Big Bad Ball Raises $135,000 For Hospice Of Wake County

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Big Bad Ball Raises $135,000 For Hospice Of Wake County
Benefit Aids Local Nonprofit Organization

RALEIGH, N.C. – Brian Hollingsworth, chairman of the 5th Annual Big Bad Ball, held on Sept. 23 at the Capital City Club in Raleigh, announced that the event raised $135,000 to benefit Hospice of Wake County. Hospice is a private nonprofit organization that provides compassionate, end of life care and support for terminally ill patients and their families. The black tie event, hosted by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, is one of Raleigh’s most successful charity events, raising more than $400,000 in its short existence. The 6th annual event is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2007.

“I am excited that this year’s Big Bad Ball exceeded expectations and raised more money than last year’s event,” said Hollingsworth. “We are proud that the event continues to grow and benefit Hospice of Wake County and the community.”

About Hospice of Wake County:
Hospice of Wake County is a private nonprofit agency that has benefited from generous donations from the people of Wake County and from the families of our patients. Our Board of Directors are all volunteer community leaders, and our focus on quality care grows from our very personal concern for our friends and neighbors. Hospice is a total care package for individuals with limited life expectancies and for their families. Care teams consisting of an experienced RN, a medical social worker, a home health aide, a chaplain and volunteers are available to every patient. Teams are assigned with the intent that the same basic team will remain with the patient and family for the duration of hospice services. Hospice of Wake County care teams work with the patient's personal physician, with consult as needed from the Medical Director. For more information, please call Hospice of Wake County at 919-828-0890 or visit the event’s official Web site at www.bigbadball.com.


Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
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patty@mmimarketing.com

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