Riverview Health Foundation played host to Shaken, Not Stirred, a black-tie affair, on Oct. 28 to benefit the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at Riverview Health.
More than 260 attendees enjoyed a fun-filled evening with casino style games, magicians, musicians and learned of the need to update and renovate the current acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. American Structurepoint was the gold sponsor of the event. Boomerang Development, Gaylor Electric, and Riverview Health medical staff were silver sponsors for the evening. Smith’s Jewelers donated a 1-carat diamond that was part of the Diamonds are Forever drawing.
Total proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, live and silent auctions, and gifts at the event totaled over $200,000.
“We host an event like this once every three years, so we wanted it to be a special night for everyone in attendance,” Riverview Health Foundation Executive Director Megan Wiles said. “The focus of the evening was to celebrate the amazing staff of Riverview Health and to raise awareness of this project. The renovation to the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit is the fundraising focus for the Foundation right now. Given current building costs, it will be $2.7 million to completely renovate the unit. We’re confident that former patients, family members, physicians and other philanthropic individuals and families will see the importance of supporting this project. In additional to individual and family gifts, proceeds from our event as well as upcoming events in 2023 will help to reach this lofty goal.”
A video shown at the event highlighted the amazing care patients receive in the unit and also the need for a renovation/refresh of the physical space. Patients Paul Howard and Genan Kirby shared their experiences and praise for the staff there. Dr. Ron Miller, medical director, Anna Panduku, director of the acute rehab unit, and Dr. Norman Mindrebo, orthopedic surgeon, discussed the need for this project as well.
“We believe this is such an important project that will directly benefit the patients of this unit as well as their families,” Wiles said. “Riverview Health Foundation welcomes gifts of all sizes and we will be happy to talk with anyone about making a gift and potential naming opportunities.”
If you’re interested in giving, go to riverview.org/donate or email Megan Wiles at mwiles@riverview.org. To learn more about the project, visit the Riverview Health Foundation Facebook page.