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which was recorded as the first gift
of the organization’s largest-ever
campaign. “Every dollar makes a
difference,” said Lynette Entzian,
Chair of the CalvertHealth Foundation.
“Samantha’s gift is proof. Eighteen
months and three million dollars
later, we have broken a record as we
celebrate the largest amount ever
raised for our hospital in a single The 2018 Harvest Ball Planning Committee has much to celebrate after this year’s record-
campaign.” breaking event. Since it began 30 years ago, the annual black-tie charity gala has raised
nearly $3.5 million.
The Importance of Privacy Teague was standing on stage with members of the community, grateful

“You don’t understand until you are his mother, Sue - who was featured patients of the hospital and local
here at the hospital the importance of in the video. Emcee, Don Parsons businesses still wanting to be a part
privacy,” said Foundation supporter noted that Mr. Teague was not on of this important project, we are now
and Calvert County resident Malcolm stage as the President and CEO of reaching for our stretch goal and will be
Funn. “I applaud the hospital, the CalvertHealth, but as a son, driving extending our campaign through 2019.”
Foundation and CEO Dean Teague for home the point that having access The first phase of the private room
making this a major project. To me, it to quality care is something that expansion is scheduled to open in the
is the way all hospitals should be.” touches us all at one point or another. spring. Campaign supporters will be
At the 2018 Harvest Ball, Funn, “So many of us have been invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to
along with patient Sue Teague and impacted by CalvertHealth Medical see the impact of their support and be
Brittany Milsap, the daughter of a Center – we have been patients, we the first to see the new medical center.
patient, shared their stories via a pre- have been visitors, we have been “There are many ways for supporters
recorded video with the more than volunteers or employees. Sharing a to contribute to the campaign,” shared
600 guests in attendance. Funn and common thread, we are all advocates Entzian. “My husband and I found a
Milsap recounted their experiences for quality health care” said Cindy five-year pledge to be the best option
in sharing time with their loved Parlett, who co-chaired this year’s while some of our friends chose a one-
ones, some of those moments for the record-breaking event. Since it began time outright gift of cash or stocks.
last time, and how having a private 30 years ago, the annual black- We work to help each donor find a way
room impacted their ability to feel tie charity gala is one of the most to give the gift that most conveniently
comfortable. “I spent a lot of hours successful fundraisers for the hospital meets their philanthropic capacity
there (at the hospital), just crying,” and has helped fund new medical and interests.”
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shared Milsap. “And I can’t imagine technology, equipment and initiatives
what it would be like to have another at CalvertHealth Medical Center. or to become a part of the Building
on a Century of Care Capital Campaign’s
person in the hospital room sitting generous team of supporters, visit
next to you listening to every word Igniting the Difference CalvertHealthFoundation.org or
you say, every emotion you give out “The community has embraced the call 410.414.4570.
while you’re there. It’s private. You private room expansion project
don’t want everyone else to hear.” because it impacts all of us,” said
“I think the people of Calvert Theresa Johnson, Associate Vice Special Thanks
County will really love the feeling President of Philanthropy and to Presenting Sponsors:
of just being well taken care of, and Corporate Communication. “In just Curtis Investment Group,
that’s exactly the way I felt” said Sue shy of two years, we have been MedStar Shah Medical Group
Teague. “When you don’t feel good, fortunate to receive leadership gifts and Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort for
you don’t want to talk to anyone else from our community, physicians their support of the 2018 Fire
or hear anyone else’s problems.” At and employees, which have helped & Ice Harvest Ball.
the conclusion of the video, CEO Dean us achieve our $3-million goal. With

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