COLUMBUS, Ind. — The 30th annual Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana Concert drew more than 8,000 people and set fundraising goals for the organization. The concert and raffle ticket sales raised $120,000 to top the goal of $100,000 set for the event.
President Laura Hurt said, “It was a wonderful evening to celebrate our 30th Concert. We hope it was enjoyed by many and we are grateful to our Title Sponsor, Faurecia and our Partner Sponsor, Columbus Regional Health, as well as our other supporters, staff, board of directors, volunteers and community members who helped make the concert a great success. The funds raised will assist us in caring for our patients and families as we fulfill our mission To Make Every Moment Count.”
For the last 36 years, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana has provided care for patients and families dealing with life-limiting conditions. The non-profit serves Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Ohio, Ripley, Rush, Switzerland, Scott and Shelby Counties.
The original artwork created by local artist, Donna Rosenburg and signed by headliner Peter Cetera, was auctioned online and went to Keith and Joy Reising. The painting is proudly displayed in the QMIX studios.
Raffle winners were:
Grand Prize – $10,000 – Carol B. Shoultz
First Prize – $500 – Mary Lou Slattery
Second Prize – $250 – Kris Gohn
Third Prize – $150 – Jane Jennings
Fourth Prize – $100 – Kathy Sasena
Grill Raffle winners were:
Fire pit and grill table – David Banks
Grill and smoker combo – Brent Howell
Just right upright grill (Minion) – Steve Drews