Dream BIG Gala October 25 World Series Ring Up for Auction
What: BID-Needham Dream BIG Gala
When:October 25
Where: The Westin Waterfront Boston
Time: 6:30pm
The Voice Finalist Christina Grimme Performing Live
BIG Performance for a HUGE Cause
Raising funds for hospital and new cancer center and surgical pavilion
Needham, MA—The Voice finalist and Island Recording star Christina Grimme brings her BIG voice and tremendous talent to Boston for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital’s Dream BIG Gala on Saturday, October 25, at The Westin Waterfront Boston beginning at 6:30pm. Christina will be joined by the ever-popular NYC-based band SoundHouse for an unforgettable evening of dancing, eating and mingling with friends for a great cause—to benefit the newly opened Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion in Needham.
The always popular and hilarious Susan Wornick teams up with Billy Costa to emcee the evening and auction off some of the most amazing items including a 2013 Red Sox World Series ring, an exciting trip to Hollywood including airfare, hotel and four tickets to a taping of the award-winning “The Big Bang Theory,” and if you’re looking for in-home luxury—how about dinner for ten catered by the fabulous Sweet Basil or Juniper restaurant.
For those bidding on silent auction items---this year we’re upping the ante with fantastic new mobile bidding technology that will allow you to place your bids and keep tabs on your favorite items from anywhere at the event right on your smart phone!
For the second year in a row, Heidi and Scott Schuster are the co-chairs of the hospital’s Dream Big Gala. Scott Schuster is the founder and president of Wingate Healthcare. He is also a member of the hospital’s Board of Advisors and has been very involved with the hospital over the past several years. Heidi and Scott Schuster, Wingate Healthcare and The Residences at Wingate are the main sponsors of the Gala.
“Heidi and I have always felt that BID–Needham is a very special place. BID-Needham has taken care of our friends and our employees, particularly in emergency situations, and is an integral part of what makes Needham a great place to live and to work. The hospital leadership’s commitment to expanding important health care services here in the community make Heidi and I feel fortunate to be able to continue supporting BID–Needham.”
To register and buy tickets please go towww.DreamBigGala.orgor contact Michelle Judd, mjudd@bidneedham.org (781)453-3059.
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Event Co-Chairs: Heidi & Scott Schuster
Event Vice Chairs: Nancy & Tony Cavallaro
2014 Steering Committee: Kathleen & John Burns, Virginia & David Carnahan, Elizabeth & Kevin Grimes, Michelle and Gregory Hoffmeister, Jillian Erdos and Joseph Lipchitz, Kimberly and Michael Lombard, and Samantha Sherman and Marc Rolfes.
Gala Committee: Bethany Allen, Heidi Alpert, Jennifer Yuan & Joseph Auth, Diane DerMarderosian, M.D. & Peter Burdick, Ginnyand Mark Caggiano, Louise & Frank Condon, Katie Davis, RN, Barbara Doherty, RN, Janet & John Fogarty, Elisa and Robb Friedman, MD, Lauren & Dates Fryberger, Diane Gent, Meredith & Jake Giannotti, Kate Saunders Grove & John Grove, Kimberly & Elliot Herman, Michelle Judd, Carol Bolton Kappel & Jonathan Kappel, Kerry & Aaron Leiberman, Rose Lewis, , Heather & Kevin McKeon, Dianne Carr & Joseph McKown, Leslie & Seth Medalie, Mary & Gregory Petrini, Jennifer Pline & Hans Oettgen, MD, Marc Rodliff, Sheila Sullivan & Jeff Sherman, Carrie & Mark Verville, Deborah Wayler, MD, and Kathleen Whitney.
About Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital –Needham is a licensed 58-bed acute care hospital affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston. The direct affiliation with BIDMC, since 2000, has facilitated the clinical integration of staff and resources in emergency medicine, hospital medicine (hospitalists), cardiology, radiology, orthopedics, general surgery, pathology and oncology. BID-Needham has served residents in Needham, Newton, Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Wellesley, Westwood and other surrounding communities for more than 100 years. The hospital has been recognized by several organizations for quality and safety including the American Heart and American Stroke Associations for lifesaving stroke care. Recently BID-Needham was awarded an ‘A,’ the highest score possible, for protecting patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections by the national safety organization, The Leapfrog Group. For more information, please visit bidneedham.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.