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Annual Ball
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The 2nd annual "Diamonds & Denim" charity event to benefit St. James Mercy Foundation was held Saturday, October 8, at the Hornell Golf Club, and raised over $26,000. More than 100 guests gathered for an evening of casual dining and dancing to the music of Nik Lite. A silent charity auction, brought together by event co-chairs and Foundation board members Beverly Gilbert and Lisa Schwartz, featured goods and services donated by 60 local merchants.
The highlight of the evening was a drawing for a pair of one carat blue diamond earrings, provided by McHenry Jewelers and won by Jeff Cornish.
John McHenry (left) of McHenry Jewelers presents the one-carat blue diamond earrings to winner Jeff Cornish.
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"Local businesses and individuals were so generous in support of the Foundation," said Gilbert. "Their donations of cash and goods and services made the silent auction a great success, raising more than $3,500. We are especially grateful to McHenry Jewelers for their support in making the diamond raffle the centerpiece of our event."
| DIAMONDS & DENIM SPONSORS |
Ted Adornato
Alfred Pharmacy
Alfred Sports Center
Annie’s Nail
Applebee’s
Arkport Harley
B.K.’s Boutique & Florist
Baker’s Bridge Antiques
John & Nancy Bartell
Bennett’s Farm Market
Berry Vine Creations
Billy Schu’s
Bonadio Group
Canacadea Country Store
Canisteo Pizzeria
Canisteo Valley Transcription Specialists
Central Tractor
Club 57
Collegiate Restaurant
Byron A. Collins, MD
Convenient Food Mart
Country Kitchen
Covered Wagon Tours
Cynthia’s Cookies
Cy’s Shurfine
Davidson’s Furniture
Doug’s Flower Shop
EBS-RMSCO, Inc.
Elegance Bridals & Formals
Diane Ells
Jason Ells
Erica Leigh
Excellus
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Exigence, Inc.
Doug & Beverly Gilbert
Giovanni’s Pizzeria
Guthrie Healthcare System
Harris Beach
Hornell Furniture Outlet
Hillbottom Pottery
Hornell Area Family YMCA
Hornell Cinemas
Hornell Do-It-Best
Hornell Golf Club
Hornell IDA
Hornell Partners For Growth
Thomas & Teresa Houghtaling
Infinity Management Service
Larry’s Latrines
Little Italy
Lowe’s
Maple City Bowl
Maple City Dodge
Maple City Pharmacy
Marino’s Restaurant
Christine McDaniels
McHenry Jewelers
Miss Lisa’s Artistry of Dance
Gayle Mosher, MD & Harold Bauer
New Dimensions
Onics Direct
Paddy’s Pub & Grill
Pasquale Picco, MD
Pizza Hut
Pizza King
Procair
Jay Pullman
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Rainbow Heaven
Revolution Dance Studio
Rose’s Tan
Ryan Agency
Diana E. Sermonis
Shear Perfection
Simmons Rockwell Ford
SJMH Medical Staff
Sodexo, Inc.
SoHo Clothing
Sports Fanatic
Steuben Trust Company
Stone Cottage Cakery
Strawberry Basket
Studio 12
Sunset Restaurant
Surfside Tan
Swain Resort
Terra Cotta Coffee House
The Scoop
Triftshauser & Salmon, DDS, PC
Bradley T. Truax, MD
Twin Hickory
Udder Place
Unique Country Boutique
Universal Health Network
Valu-Home Center
Village Café
Verizon Wireless Zone
Way to Grow
Wegmans
John & Kim Weyand
Whalen Consulting
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles
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According to Sylvia Bryant, Foundation Executive Director, "Diamonds & Denim" has become a new local tradition. "Now in its second year, ‘Diamonds & Denim’ offers a fun evening out with friends for a good cause. Proceeds raised at the event provide direct support to St. James Mercy Hospital for equipment purchases including digital mammography, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, adult day programs, and other vital services."
"Our sponsors and donors are at the heart of the event," said Bryant. Event sponsors included Excellus, Exigence, Guthrie Healthcare System, Harris Beach, Larry’s Latrines, Onics Direct, Procair, Simmons Rockwell Ford, St. James Mercy Medical Staff, Steuben Trust Company, The Bonadio Group, Dr. Bradley Truax, and Universal Health Network. Among the many contributors of gifts and services were Ted Adornato, Covered Wagon Tours, Doug’s Flower Shop, Hornell Golf Club, Hornell Partners for Growth, McHenry Jewelers, Sodexo, and Hornell Area Family YMCA.
The evening also included tapas dining provided by John Carbone and Cynthia’s Cookies, and music by rock ’n roll band Nik Lite. "It was a fun party atmosphere and we thank Hornell Golf Club for providing the perfect venue," said event co-chair and Foundation Board member Lisa Marino-Schwartz . "Guests and volunteers had a great time, and most importantly, we raised a lot of money for the Hospital."
The next "Diamonds & Denim" is scheduled for October 6, 2012 at Hornell Golf Club. For more as it becomes available information contact St. James Mercy Foundation (607-324-8240; email lgardner@sjmh.org), or visit stjamesmercy.org.
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