St. James Mercy Foundation Events

Please join us for an exciting new fundraiser to benefit St. James Mercy Hospital!

"Diamonds & Denim" is a casual yet classy event that will be held on Saturday, September 11th at Hornell Golf Club, Seneca Rd. in Hornell.

The evening includes wine and beer tasting with lavish food stations (served 6 - 9 pm), live music provided by Ade Adu (6 - 9 pm) and Nik Lite (9 pm - 1 am), plus diamond and cash raffles! This is sure to become one of the premier fall events in the Hornell area!

Tickets are $75 per person for the 6 pm - 1 am package that includes wine/beer tasting, food stations, and both live bands.

For guests who only want to see Nik Lite (9 pm -1 am), there is a $5 cover charge with a cash bar.

All proceeds go directly to providing a better quality of care for our patients and community!

For tickets or to sponsor Diamonds & Denim, contact Lisa Gardner at (607) 324-8240 or click on a link below.

Wear Your Diamonds and Denim!

To order tickets simply use your credit card to purchase via Paypal:

We greatly appreciate the generous support of our partners, friends and families of St. James Mercy for the Harvest Ball, said Danielle White, Executive Director, St. James Mercy Foundation. This event raises funds to purchase much-needed equipment and support programs that benefit many patients and their families.

The theme for this years Harvest Ball was An Evening of Chocolate Decadence. A record 170 guests attended, enjoying a cocktail hour, elegant dinner, and an outstanding band, The Hep Cats of Elmira. A silent auction with more than 50 items rounded out the evening, which included a get-a-way vacation to Nova Scotia, luxurious hotel packages, NY Giants Super Bowl football and helmet, autographed photo of Jim Kelly, and a recliner from Davidsons Furniture. All of the items and services were donated by area businesses and private individuals.

The highlight of the event was two special award presentations. Jane Karlsten and Silk Road Transport were given the Donor of the Year award. Mrs. Karlstens substantial donation of money and time led to the building of an emergency helicopter landing pad at St. James Mercy in August 2007. The second award was presented on behalf of the late C. Susan Wesley, MD, for the Physician of the Year award. A private-practice physician and most recently Medical Director at St. James Mercy, Dr .Wesley was celebrated for her many years of exemplary service to the hospital and community. Her husband Michael Wesley accepted the award on behalf of the family.

St. James Mercy is grateful to the community, staff and volunteers for supporting the evening, in particular the committee members, who diligently organize the event for many months. The Harvest Ball has become a mainstay event that benefits the entire community, said Ms. White, and we look forward to hosting it for many years to come.

We greatly appreciate the generous support of our partners, friends and families of the Healthcare System. They are very important to us, and without their support, this event would not have been possible. Their support really makes a difference for us, said Danielle White, Executive Director - St. James Mercy Foundation.

The theme for this years event was Oh What a Night. As 135 guests were welcomed, they began the evening with a cocktail hour and throughout the evening they also enjoyed an outstanding band, Nik & The Nice Guys of Rochester, with dancing and an elegant dinner. Our guests were also invited to take part in a Silent Auction which had many great items to offer, including a get-a-way vacation to Nova Scotia, luxurious hotel packages, an in-home 5 star dinner prepared by Vasiles Catering and a gorgeous wine hutch donated by Davidsons Furniture. All of the items were donated by area businesses and private individuals.

The event was fantastic and a great deal of effort went into making this an evening to remember. Again, we want to thank everyone for supporting our organization and would like to give a special thanks to our committee members, who planned the event for over one year. We hope to continue this wonderful tradition for years to come.