Foundation Presents West Tennessee Healthcare Proceeds from Charity Gala

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation presented proceeds from its 31st Annual Charity Gala to the West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees during the December meeting.  

Volunteers and staff from The Foundation presented checks for Ayers Children’s Medical Center and the Hospice Home Campaign. Each received $63,800 from The Foundation’s signature event.

“With this being our first Charity Gala since 2019, our goal was to bring back favorites of the event while adding some exciting new surprises,” said Greg Alexander, Board of Trustees member and Charity Gala Chairman.

The Foundation hosted the Charity Gala weekend November 11 and 12 to benefit the Ayers Children’s Medical Center and the Hospice Home Campaign. The Charity Gala and the Patrons’ Party welcomed more than 600 guests in support of these two causes.

During this year’s event, ten community leaders were honored for their work to make Jackson a better place to call home. The night featured a fabulous dinner from chefs across the country and live entertainment from Caleb Minter and the Structure Band.

“We are proud of the work we do to support Ayers Children’s Medical Center and a campaign to build our region’s first hospice home,” said Frank McMeen, President of The Foundation. “Since 2006, the Charity Gala has provided more than $1 million dollars to improve the health and well-being of West Tennessee.”

Check presented to Tabitha Kozlowski, Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by Greg Alexander, Brad Little, Tina Prescott, and Foundation Staff

Check presented to Shelly Rowlett, Director of Hospice, and Gina Myracle, Executive Director of the Kirkland Cancer Center by Greg Alexander, Brad Little, Darrell King, and Foundation staff