CONTACT: Teresa Fletcher, 410-871-6979
TeresaF@CarrollHospitalCenter.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (December 24, 2007) — More than 550 guests dined and danced the night away at long-standing Carroll County social event — the 48th Annual Carroll Hospital Center Auxiliary Silvery Moon Ball, “007 A Night of Intrigue” — held November 3 at Martin's Westminster. The event was chaired by Teresa Asher of Asher Companies and supported by a 30-member committee. The largest of the Auxiliary's fundraising events, the Ball again raised a record-breaking $105,000. The proceeds support the expansion of the Special Care Nursery in The Family Birthplace at Carroll Hospital Center.

Over 100 items were sold by silent auction organized and chaired by Vicky Campbell Green. Live auction items included a Hall of Fame jersey signed by Cal Ripken, Jr., a diamond pendant necklace from Shipley’s Fine Jewelry, a sitting and portrait by Elisabeth Radomsky, a Charles Krypell citrine and diamond necklace from David’s Jewelers, and the “mystery attaché.” This unknown item drew a high bid of $4,000 before its contents were revealed to be a James Bond-style adventure, gift cards, a digital camera and much more. Charles Ecker, superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools, served as auctioneer.

“The support from the community has been phenomenal. We are so grateful for the sponsors, donors and guests who have become champions of this year’s project of expanding the Special Care Nursery at the hospital,” Vicky Campbell Green, president of the Auxiliary, said

The Carroll Hospital Center Medical Staff was the lead sponsor for Ball. Other sponsors included Hill Development Group, Advanced Centers for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Asher Companies, Carroll County Anesthesia Associates, Central Maryland Rehab Services, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kirkner, Mid-Atlantic Cardiovascular Associates, P.A., Northrop Grumman, S. H. Tevis & Son, Inc., OB/GYN & Endoscopy of Carroll County: Dr. Paul F. Vietz, Advanced Pain Management Center: Dr. Vajira Gunawardane & Dr. Hugo Torres, BB&T, Carroll County Cancer Center: Dr. Flavio Kruter & Dr. Howard Saiontz, Carroll Community College, Carroll Lutheran Village, David’s Jewelers, Emergency Medicine Associates, P.A., P.C., Greater Chesapeake Orthopaedic Associates, Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, P.A., Darlene Kegel & Associates, P.C., Long & Foster Eldersburg: Joe DeLuca, M & T Bank, McDaniel College, Mills Communications, New Dimensions in Plumbing & Excavating, New Windsor State Bank, North American Title Company, PNC Bank, RGS/Fountainhead Title Group, Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Shearer, Stewart Homes, Stryker Interventional Pain, Susquehanna Bank, Van Sant Plumbing. Sponsors also included: Tent Sponsor: EMJAY Engineering and Construction, Martini Luge Sponsor: Mr.  & Mrs. Bob Kirkner, Mobile Table Sponsor: DeMario Bridal & Formal, Inc., Host Sponsor: Martin’s Westminster.

Carroll Hospital Center, founded in 1961 as Carroll County General Hospital, is a nonprofit, acute care facility offering a continuum of services, including comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community programs.

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