Date Announced For 2007 Big Bad Ball

Date Announced For 2007 Big Bad Ball
6th Annual Gala To Benefit Hospice Of Wake County

RALEIGH, N.C. – The 6th Annual Big Bad Ball, a black tie event hosted by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. The 2006 event, held Sept. 23, raised $135,000 to benefit Hospice of Wake County and included live music, a silent auction, door prizes and a $10,000 raffle. Hospice is a private nonprofit organization that provides compassionate, end of life car and support for terminally ill patients and their families. For more information, call Hospice of Wake County at 919-828-0890 or visit the event’s official Web site at http://www.bigbadball.com

“We are already planning the next Big Bad Ball and anticipate another fabulous event,” said Brian Hollingsworth, chairman of the 6th Annual Big Bad Ball. “This year’s ball was a great success, and we look forward to working with Hospice over the next year.”

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.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

Media Contacts:
Patty Briguglio Nicole Bucalo
MMI Associates, Inc. MMI Associates
(919) 233-6600 919-233-6600
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