West Plains Bank and Trust Company has stepped forward as a $7,500 Saloon Sponsor for the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation’s 13th annual Blue Jean Ball, set for Oct. 3, at Silver Springs Ranch, located on Private Road 8900 off PP Highway, about 6 miles southwest of West Plains.
The western-themed fundraiser brings community members, businesses and regional supporters together for an evening featuring dinner, live music by the Liz Moriondo Band, dancing, activities and a silent auction. Last year's event raised a record-setting total of more than $100,000 to support local healthcare initiatives.
"We are incredibly grateful to West Plains Bank and Trust Company for their continued support of the Blue Jean Ball and the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation," said Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy. "Sponsorships like this help make the event possible and, more importantly, help us continue providing resources and support that directly benefit patients in our region."
Proceeds from the fundraiser support the foundation's mission to fund patient assistance programs, advanced medical equipment and critical healthcare services across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas.
The event begins at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $75 in advance or $100 at the door, with reserved tables of eight available for $1,000. Admission includes dinner, one alcoholic beverage, unlimited nonalcoholic drinks and access to venue seating. A cash bar will also be open.
To purchase tickets, become an event sponsor or donate items for the silent auction, visit ozarkshealthcare.com/support-us/foundation or call 417-853-5200.
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Representatives from West Plains Bank and Trust Company present a $7,500 sponsorship check to the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation for the upcoming 13th annual Blue Jean Ball, scheduled for Oct. 3 at Silver Springs Ranch. From left: Sammi Radosevich, Ozarks Healthcare Foundation; Mark Dake, West Plains Bank board member; Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy; Nate Swift, West Plains Bank board member; David M. Gohn, West Plains Bank president and CEO; Cary Stewart, West Plains Bank board member; Jacob Garrett, West Plains Bank board member; S. David Gohn, West Plains Bank board chairman; and Jeff Welch, West Plains Bank board member.
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