2009 Evening of Champions:
Honoring the Greenville Hospital System
| This year’s inaugural Evening of Champions event raised money for MS research, programs, and services. The evening's program honored the community achievements of the Greenville Hospital System with the prestigous Hope Award. | |
| Chapter President Lori Hurd, Honoree Michael Riordan of the Greenville Hospital System, Allison Mertens, Dr. Mary Hughes, Gary Ault |
| The highlight of the evening was the Keys for a Cure reception. Throughout the event, guests purchased keys and attempted to unlock a glass case with fine jewelry and gifts. Many walked away with valuable items from llyn strong jewelry and other participating merchants. One lucky guest won a $3500 sapphire ring! | |
| Key for a Cure Reception |
Special thanks to:
| It is with gratitude that we thank the Evening of Champions volunteer leadership. Thank you to Allison Mertens and Gary Ault for being our Committee Co-Chairs and to all members of the Evening of Champions Host Committee. We are also most thankful to all trustees and donors who made a gift to the event. |
Especially in these challenging times we can best thank our sponsors by always
remembering to shop locally with these generous merchants.
llyn strong fine jewelry
Ayers Leather Shop, 201 N. Main St.
Duncan’s Home Center & Hardware, Augusta St.
Embassy Flowers & Gifts on Augusta St.
Gage’ s, Gifts & Stationery, Lewis Plaza
Greenco Beverage Co.,
(Representing 39 Domestic and 28 Imported Beers)
Joye Burkhardt, Artist