- Last Updated on Sunday, 31 May 2015 01:28
Monongahela Valley Hospital's 27th Annual Gala guests enjoyed a theme inspired by Ben Stiller's "A Night at the Museum" as they mingled with gargantuan dinosaur replicas, interacted with costumed actors, and perused world-famous artwork and an Egyptian-themed exhibit.
Monongahela Valley Hospital and 606 guests honored four Dimensions in Performance award winners at its 27th annual Gala on May 16 at the Westin Convention Center and Hotel. The awardees were, from left, Tom Simon, philanthropy; Lois C. Powala, community service; Sarah L. Wells, volunteer service and Dr. Col. Paul N. Cervone, medicine. |
The event at the Westin Convention Center and Hotel in Pittsburgh on May 16 also honored the Hospital's Dimensions in Performance awardees. During the program, the Hospital received a national designation.
More than 600 attendees dressed to the nines filled the sprawling, elegant Allegheny Ballroom to raise a record-breaking $147,600, according to Sara Schumacher, vice president of Fund Development for MVH. The money will be used to fund MVH's new Breast Care Center.
The event, which was sponsored by the Mon-Vale Health Resources Fund Development Committee and MVH's Office of Fund Development, celebrated four exemplary individuals for their commitment to excellence with Dimensions in Performance Awards.
Tom Simon, owner of Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services, received the Rose Award for Dimensions in Philanthropy.
Paul N. Cervone, M.D., a well-known obstetrician/gynecologist at MVH's Valley Women's Health, received the Sickman-Levin Award for Dimensions in Medicine.
Lois C. Powala, a retired vice president from National City Bank, received the Gibbons Award for Dimensions in Community Service.
Sarah L. Wells, an active member of the Auxiliary of Mon-Vale Resources, Inc. for 47 years, received the Rossomme Award for Dimensions in Volunteer Service.
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