(Hamilton, NY – Nov. 2013) On Saturday, Nov. 16, the inaugural “Share in the Care” Gala will be held at Colgate University’s Hall of Presidents from 7 to 11 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit Southern Madison County Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
The black tie-optional event will feature local band The Skycoasters, as well as a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The event is open to the public. Cost of attendance is $50 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 8.
The Southern Madison County Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. (SOMAC) is a volunteer, non-profit organization that was formed in 1986 when the community was suddenly left without an ambulance. SOMAC provides assistance for medical emergencies in the community as well as stand-by services at many community events such as the annual July 4th celebration and the Symphony Syracuse performance. SOMAC currently responds to an average of 90 calls a month. In the last year SOMAC purchased two new ambulances using the funds collected through its community fundraising campaign. Money raised from the Share in the Care Gala will be put into a reserve fund for future ambulance purchases.
The Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (CMHA) was founded in 1951 and has contributed more than $750,000 to Community Memorial Hospital over the last 60 years. These contributions have funded a variety of hospital necessities from x-ray equipment to washers and dryers, wheelchairs, and an ice machine. Recent donations have funded updated televisions for patient rooms and new diagnostic machines for better detection of medical issues.
The CMHA also provides teddy bears for children requiring hospital services, stocks magazines and books to help patients pass the time, stocks vending machines, and provides reception desk assistance at the hospital.
For more information on Share in the Care, to make a donation, or to RSVP for the event, please contact Dave Buran, CMH director of development at dburan@cmhhamilton.com or 824-6082.