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Milford Regional Announces 2009
Mélange
Milford, MA –February 15, 20909 — Milford Town Hall will be transformed for one night on Saturday, April 18, 2009, when Milford Regional Medical Center holds its fifth annual Mélange, which this year will be a black-tie Masquerade Ball that will raise funds for the launch of much-needed hospice services in Milford and the surrounding towns served by the Medical Center.
“We have done something very different each year,” said Francis M. Saba, CEO of Milford Regional Medical Center, which serves towns from Hopkinton to Franklin and the Blackstone Valley. “This is our fifth Mélange and we hope to top last year’s success. Each year this event has been bigger than the last, raising more than $600,000 for the Cancer Center, cardiovascular expansion, adolescent health and more at Milford Regional. It’s a wonderful way for our community to come together and we’re so grateful for their support. This year the proceeds will go toward launching hospice services at the Medical Center.”
Hospice Services have not been available at Milford Regional for more than a decade due to budget considerations. A recent study revealed that these services are much needed in this area and are key in supporting the work of the Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center. Hospice Services care for critically ill patients with less than six months to live, who no longer desire to have cure-oriented treatment.
This social event has attracted more than 200 guests and 50 sponsors each year. The live auction is expected to be even more entertaining this year, with the gavel in the hands of one of New England’s finest auctioneers, Kathy Kingston. She has already announced unprecedented items including an African Safari and Tuscan Villa vacation. (File photo, Hopkinton resident Vascen Bogigian receives an award at last year's Mélange for his contributions).
“Sponsorship and auction item donation is a wonderful way to get your name recognized in this community,” said Osgood. “The earlier you become involved, the more recognition you will get leading right up to the event. This is a win-win with businesses raising visibility while supporting a wonderful cause.”
Tickets go on sale today, February 15th for $175 per person. For more information on joining the committee, becoming a sponsor or donating to the auction, please contact Sheba Pai at the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation at 508-422-2034 or visit www.milfordregional.org/melange . |
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sponsor for each Mélange. “We know budgets are tough this year, but each
year additional companies and individuals come aboard and that’s the
kind of incremental growth we need to make this a success. If everyone
supports this cause to the extent they are able, we will top our goal
and have the funding to launch Hospice Services here.”