The 2024 Saratoga Hospital Gala, presented by Bonacio Construction and Julie & Co, Inc., has achieved unprecedented success, raising more than $418,000 in support of the Community Health Center. This remarkable achievement makes the Gala, held on July 31, 2024 at the Polo Meadows at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, the most successful event in recent history for Saratoga Hospital.
The evening was a resounding success, thanks to the dedicated efforts of gala co-chairs Stephanie Collins and Cara Mildé, a committee made up of community leaders, and generous contributions from presenting sponsors and longtime friends of the hospital Sonny and Julie Bonacio, and numerous sponsors. Together, their commitment and support were instrumental in reaching this milestone.
“We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming generosity and support shown by our community,” said Jill VanKuren, CEO of Saratoga Hospital. “These funds will significantly enhance the services and resources available at our Community Health Center, allowing us to better serve those in need.”
VanKuren continued, “Last year, our tremendous team reached more than 23,000 patients. We are committed to expanding our services, reaching even more patients, and ensuring a healthier future for our community – which is possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of our co-chairs, committee, and sponsors.”
“I am filled with gratitude for this outstanding, and incredibly generous, community. Co-chairing the gala is a great honor, and I am overwhelmed with the abundance of support from all who attended and contributed,” said Collins, gala co-chair. “The Community Health Center continues to expand their reach and services year after year. The dedication portrayed by the team of doctors, nurses, and support staff is overwhelmingly inspiring and motivates us as a committee to highlight their work and meet their growing needs.”
“I am so grateful for our generous donors and the community for their unwavering support of the gala. The evening was a beautiful culmination of Saratoga’s generosity and the hard work and dedication of our wonderful committee,” Mildé noted. “Access to excellent healthcare is the backbone of any community. It was an honor to co-chair the gala and to support the Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center. My heartfelt thanks to all involved.”
The funds raised at the gala will directly benefit the Community Health Center, enabling Saratoga Hospital to continue providing essential healthcare services to the community’s most vulnerable populations – regardless of their ability to pay.