Announcing the Theme of the 37th Annual Mid-Winter Ball
Get ready for bright colors, flamboyant feathers, and a submergent taste of Brazil at the 2025 Mid-Winter Ball! Self Regional Healthcare’s Rio Baile De Self will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College. Though the event will be a short drive for most, you will instantly feel the Brazilian extravagance as you enter the event center.
The history of Brazilian Carnival can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries when Portuguese colonizers brought the festival to the country. Today, the street carnivals of Brazil are recognized as the largest carnivals in the world, with around 2 million people attending each day.
Ball chairs, Davis Renee Migdalas and Dr. Lindsay Snider, are working hard to bring you a night of Carnival that will entice your love of culture and provide a rich glimpse into the Brazilian traditions.
“We want the ball attendees to feel like they have stepped into the streets of Brazil when they come inside. We want them to forget they are in Greenwood and feel surrounded by the sounds, smells, and colors of a true Brazilian Carnival,” said Davis Renee Migdalas. “This night is all about color, music, expression, and excitement. While giving to a great cause, we want everyone to have a truly wonderful Brazilian experience,” added Dr. Lindsay Snider.
The evening will include live music by Sol Fusion, an electrifying array of talent, energy, and charisma that will leave you wanting more. The Food and Nutrition team at Self Regional is crafting a gourmet menu that blends familiar favorites with a touch of Brazilian flair, all designed to indulge your tastebuds as you soak in the vibrant Carnival atmosphere. Our open bar and bourbon tent will offer spirits for the evening, and keep an eye out for a special Brazilian twist in our featured drink. Lastly, the much-anticipated Silent Auction will be packed with the best auction items donated by our generous local businesses.
“Once again, proceeds from the Ball will be used to help the Foundation and Self Regional Healthcare purchase a new, 3-D mobile mammography vehicle. The new vehicle will cost $1 million. So far, thanks to a lead gift of $250,000 from the Dabo Swinney All In Team Foundation, more than $500,000 has been raised to buy this state-of-the-art vehicle,” said Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22nd and plan to attend the Rio Baile de Self. This Brazilian Carnival experience will be an evening you won’t want to miss!
About Self Regional Healthcare Foundation:
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501 c (3), not for profit organization (http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/) that funds health-related programs and projects at Self Regional Healthcare (http://www.selfregional.org/), a not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties. Services include prevention and wellness, acute care and tertiary care services including cancer care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular surgery, NICU, orthopedics and genetics.
