Saratoga Hospital’s 33rd annual Summer
\nGala netted a record more than $406,000 for
\nSaratoga Community Health Center, thanks to
\nan additional donation of $25,000 from Boston
\nFutures Group (BFG).<\/p>\n
A major sponsor of the gala, the company
\nmade a second gift after the event, when BFG
\nDirector Diane E. Gilligan and Director of Corporate
\nGiving Ashley M. Lake learned that the
\nadditional funds would break the previous record
\nof $405,000, set in 2012, foundation officials said.<\/p>\n
“We welcome the opportunity to have a greater
\nimpact,” Gilligan said. “By helping Saratoga
\nHospital set a new record, we’re focusing some
\nmuch-deserved attention on the important work
\nof the Saratoga Community Health Center. We’re
\nalso raising the bar for next year, encouraging and
\nchallenging an already generous community to
\nthink even bigger.”<\/p>\n
Saratoga Community Health Center provides
\nprimary care, dental and behavioral health services
\nfor residents of Saratoga County regardless
\nof their ability to pay.<\/p>\n
“BFG’s commitment to Saratoga Hospital is extraordinary and extends well beyond financial
\nsupport,” said Rachel Wheatley, manager of
\ninstitutional advancement for Saratoga Hospital
\nFoundation. “They go out of their way to learn
\nabout every program and event they sponsor,
\nreaching out to those involved.”<\/p>\n
This year, BFG sponsored Saratoga Hospital’s
\nthree signature events: the Cantina Kids Fun
\nRun, Golf Invitational and Summer Gala. At the
\nCantina Kids Fun Run, Gilligan and Lake were
\nat the finish line, congratulating the runners.<\/p>\n
For the Summer Gala, they donated BFG’s table
\nto Saratoga Community Health Center and ICU
\nstaff so they could enjoy the event, foundation
\nofficials said.<\/p>\n
Saratoga Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic
\narm of Saratoga Hospital. As such, the
\nfoundation secures, manages and distributes
\ncharitable gifts to support the mission of Saratoga
\nHospital and its affiliates. Over the years, the
\nFoundation has raised more than $40 million
\nfor Saratoga Hospital programs and facilities.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit www.saratogahospitalfoundation.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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