Sault Area Hospital Foundation Celebrates Successful Gala Event!
- SAHF
- Nov 24
- 3 min read
The GFL Memorial Gardens was the place to be on November 15 as Ellis Don Facilities Services (SAH) Inc. and Fengate Asset Management presented the Gala in support of Sault Area Hospital Foundation.
The event hosted a crowd of 300+ who were out in their finest and ready for some fun.
They were greeted as they entered by members of the Legion Band playing some lively tunes.
As they walked onto the ice surface, they had the opportunity to be photographed by Kevanna Fine Photography with a replica Stanley Cup.
The evening started with a cocktail reception featuring live jazz music under the direction of Frank Deresti, followed by a plated gourmet meal catered by GFL Memorial Gardens Food and Beverage Team.
A show-stopping jewellery lottery tree allowed guests to buy their tickets and pick a box for a chance to win.
Paul Paciocco (#181) had his lucky number drawn (Licence M886614), and won the choice of a pair of diamond earrings (valued at $11,000) or a custom piece of jewellery (valued at up to $10,000) – generously donated by Savoy’s Jewellers.
The sold-out lottery raised over $11,000.
Attendees also helped to raise over $7,000 bidding in the Silent Auction, with prizes generously donated by dozens of supporters, artists, and local businesses.
Next, a lively auction led by local legend, Vernon Bailey, provided endless entertainment.
Guests couldn’t resist raising their paddles in response to Bailey’s entertaining encouragement, raising over $27,000 in live auction alone!
The party didn’t stop there. The Saturday Nights got the crowd up, and had them dancing the night away.
“It was wonderful to feel the support for Sault Area Hospital Foundation in the room at the Memorial Gardens on Saturday night,” said Teresa Martone Executive Director, Sault Area Hospital Foundation. “While we’re still tallying the proceeds, I can confidently say this gala has been incredibly successful. Thank you to the hundreds of people who supported this event with donations of auction items, ticket purchases, sponsorships and so much more.”
Sault Area Hospital Foundation would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of The Gala planning committee: Mike and Dr. Laura Stone (Chairs), Diane Marshall, John and Michelle Martella, Dr. Hayden Murray and Erica Peres-Murray, Chris and Kendra Rome, Deanna and James Seaton, Adam and Marla Slumskie, and Dan Tanenbaum.
Thank you also to the many local businesses who sponsored this event, including: presenting sponsors EllisDon Facilities Services (SAH) Inc. and Fengate Asset Management as well as sponsors TD Bank, Anthony Pucci Wealth Management Group at RBC Dominion Securities, CIBC Private Wealth Intrinsic Financial Group, Tenaris, Digital Intelligence Group, IDEA Integrated Design Engineering & Architecture, SalDan Construction Group, Skeggs Paciocco Lawyers LLP, DOI Compass Imaging Group & Sign Solutions, Compass One Healthcare, Ergo Office Plus, HvO Spring Water Vodka, McLeod Brothers Mechanical, and MD Financial Management – Scotiabank Healthcare Plus.
Attendees looking for photos from the gala: if you provided your email address at the photo booth, you will be sent a link to the full photo gallery for the event. If you did not provide an email address, please reach out to Timothy Murphy (murphyt@sah.on.ca) to request your photo!
