Due to the success of sponsorships and the broad interest of St. Anthony employees and medical staff, the St. Anthony Gala is sold out. Although, anyone is welcome to participate in the online raffle and silent auction!
The Gala committee is led by area physicians and many members of the local medical community. These people saw the opportunity to plan a formal event that would be fun and bring people together to support an important service that so many patients depend on.
Attendees of the Gala will be treated to a festive evening, beginning with beverages and appetizers. Mr. Sean Canuso will serve as Master of Ceremonies and will orchestrate the evening’s events. A delicious dinner will be served prepared by Lidderdale Catering, followed by specialty cheesecake. Kaitlynn Kaufmann of KT’s Designs will be donating all decorating for the event. Many fun live and silent auction items will be offered throughout the evening. A popular band from the Sioux City area, Above the Covers, will provide music for dancing and entertainment. Auction items will be finalized and ready for bidding on November 6.
Proceeds to: St. Anthony Emergency Department
The St. Anthony Emergency Department has an opportunity for improvements related to safety and security for staff and other patients who are being treated, especially in situations involving disruptive patients. Additional safe space is needed to house acute mental health patients who stay in the ED until suitable placement can be located, which can be a week or more due to the serious shortage of mental health beds in the state of Iowa.
Order of Events for the St. Anthony Gala:
- 5:30 PM – Cocktail Hour
- 6:30 PM – Dinner Begins
- 8:15 PM – Live Auction Begins
- 9:00 PM – Raffle Winners Announced
- 9:10 PM – After Party with Live Music by “Above the Covers”
- Silent Auction Closes at 9:10 PM.