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July 4 event to benefit children’s charities
Last updated: 06/16/2009
Party on the Roof: A Star Spangled Celebration will raise funds for children's health, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tri-State and Cabell Huntington Hospital's Children's Hospital Project. The event will begin at 7 p.m. July 4 on top of the Pullman Square Parking Garage on Veteran's Memorial Boulevard. Individual tickets are on sale for $50 each and include a picnic dinner, dessert and a prime view of the fireworks display from Harris Riverfront Park. A cash bar will be available. Garage parking is also available for $50.
Popular local musicians The Oakwood Road Band will provide entertainment.
"The Ronald McDonald House and Cabell Huntington Hospital's shared dedication to improving the lives of children and their families has brought us both together for this fabulous event," said Tanyia Oakley, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities. "We plan to have a memorable celebration of our country, our community and our commitment to the health and well being of our youth. We anticipate a wonderful turnout and promise good food, good music and lots of fun!"
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To date, event sponsors include Neighborgall Construction, WKEE and WTCR. Both benefiting organizations hope the community will support the event and their unified mission to provide comfort and care to ill children and their families.
"This will be a great celebration, and it will offer individuals and businesses the opportunity to support our efforts on behalf of children and their families," said David Graley, vice president and COO of the Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation. "We appreciate the sponsors who have already made commitments, and we look forward to receiving the support of the entire community."
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tri-State has served as a home away from home for more than 9,000 families of critically ill children across southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio for more than 20 years.
The Cabell Huntington Hospital Children's Hospital Project is a fundraising effort to expand children's facilities and services through the creation of a separate hospital within a hospital at Cabell Huntington. The project is dedicated to bringing sophisticated pediatric care to our region in a unique environment designed specifically for pediatric patients and their families. The first phase, an enlarged and updated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, was completed in February 2008.
Reservations can be made by contacting Velma Workman at Cabell Huntington Hospital at 304-526-6314 or velma.workman@chhi.org, or by submitting the reservation form.