Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host their inaugural gala, Paint the Town Red, presented by The Chapman Family Foundation, on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6pm at the Boardwalk Hotel Convention Center to celebrate Ascension Sacred Heart Bay’s 75th anniversary with proceeds benefiting the hospital’s cardiovascular services.
Guests will be greeted upon entry with complimentary valet, courtesy of Perry and Young, as well as a glass of champagne, sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice. The Boardwalk Convention Center will be fully transformed and “painted red” with décor, presented by VITAS Healthcare, as well as florals, sponsored by CENTURY 21 Commander Realty, and a multitude of surprise performances sponsored by Creative Printing of Bay County. VIP sponsors will enjoy a private cocktail pre-party, courtesy of the Cardiovascular Institute, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a violinist, and unlimited cocktails.
Guests will then take their seats for a multi-course, seated dinner presented by Champions First Credit Union as well as Cumi and Gary Walsingham and Family, finished off with dessert presented by Diamond Sponsor, Vituity. Throughout dinner, attendees will hear from various speakers, including doctors, hospital leaders, and inspiring patients whose lives have all been impacted over the past 75 years with Sacred Heart Bay.
The elegant celebration will continue into the night with dancing and live music from the Atlanta Showstoppers. Attendees can also commemorate the anniversary celebration in the photo booth sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice, or the 360° photo booth, courtesy of Encompass Health.
There will be multiple fundraising opportunities throughout the evening with all proceeds benefiting Sacred Heart Bay Hospital, the community’s only faith-based, not-for-profit hospital. In honor of the “diamond” anniversary, Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry will be showcasing a variety of their dazzling jewelry and provide the opportunity to win a $5,000 shopping spree to their store. There will also be a spirits and wine pull as well as a live auction, each sponsored by Loyalty Credit Union, with renowned auctioneers, Chris and Michael Adcock, who will be auctioning off various high-value items including a second $5,000 shopping spree to Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry.
For those looking to continue the evening, there will be an after party, courtesy of Sandpiper-Beacon Beach Resort, with additional late-night bites and a cash bar.
In honor of Heart Month, guests are encouraged to dress formally in red to show their support. There are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available and can be reserved at www.givesacredheart.org/events/bay-gala. No individual tickets will be available for sale.
“Since 1984, Sacred Heart Foundation has helped to shape the future of healthcare in our communities through fundraising events like our Sacred Heart Bay Hospital Gala,” said Janet Piepul, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Directors of the Sacred Heart Foundation. “We are honored to host this year’s event and invite the community to join us for an epic celebration where we paint the town red in honor of Heart Month!”
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation would like to thank the additional local businesses and individuals sponsoring this year’s gala, including Special Gift Sponsor: Panhandle Credit Union; Registration Table Sponsor: Dr. and Mrs. David R. Dietrich; Podium Sponsor: Bell and Company; Photography Sponsor: Peoples First Insurance; Program Sponsor: Innovations Financial Credit Union; Cocktail Napkin Sponsor: Jim and Nadia Smallwood; Table Sponsors: Kim Carroll, Clarity Mental Health, Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC, Credit Business Services, Inc. – In Memory of Tommy M. Cooley, Dermatology Solutions Group, Esteem Wealth Partners, Florida State University Panama City, Friends of Bay, Gulf Coast State College, Hancock Whitney, Hello Credit Union, J&J MedTech, Medtronics, Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry, PanCare of Florida, Platt Law Firm, and Think Real Estate. Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation would also like to the following in kind sponsors for being a part of this year’s event, including 30A Distilling Co., Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Bay Point News, Distillery 98, Emerald Coast Magazine, Good Clean Wine, Lamar Advertising, Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce, Restaurant Paradis, Salty Girls Beverages, VIP 30A Magazine, WJHG News Channel 7, and WMBB Channel 13.
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, offering the highest level of emergency care in the area for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The hospital is nationally recognized for its cardiovascular care. It is the only comprehensive cardiovascular program in the tri-county area providing open heart surgery, minimally invasive valve replacement surgery (TAVR), and pulse field ablation and the WATCHMAN device for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is an accredited stroke center. All patient rooms are private.
“Providing world-class cardiovascular services for our community is what Ascension Sacred Heart Bay has long been known for,” said Robin Godwin, President and CEO of Sacred Heart Bay. “Comprehensive cardiac care is the cornerstone of hospital’s efforts to provide complex care close to home. Recognized nationally for excellence in cardiac services, our team of outstanding associates and physicians are the “heart” of this hospital and committed to serving our patients and community. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to a wonderful 75th Anniversary Gala celebration.”