Foundation Announces Chairs for the 2025 Mid-Winter Ball

Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce Dr. Lindsay Snider and Davis Renee Migdalas as the honorary chairs for the 2025 Annual Mid-Winter Ball.

Dr. Snider served as a co-chair for the 2024 Ball, is a dentist at Cambridge Dental and is a member of the Foundation’s Madame Curie Society. Mrs. Migdalas served on the Silent Auction Committee for the 2024 Ball, is a Nurse Practitioner at Self Regional Healthcare and is the owner of Sweet Tea’s Children’s Boutique in Uptown Greenwood.

The Ball is set for the evening of Saturday, February 22, 2025, and will be held at the Medford Family Center at Piedmont Technical College. 

“Davis Renee and I are thrilled to serve as the ball chairs for this fun yet impactful event. We have big shoes to fill as last year’s Mid-Winter Ball was one of the best! Not only was it a great time, the 2024 Ball netted $135,000 in support of the Foundation’s efforts to purchase a new, 3D mobile mammography unit,” said Dr. Lindsay Snider.

“Our goal is to continue providing a great experience for all Ball attendees and to raise $150,000 to continue assisting the Foundation with the purchase of this new motor coach which is part of the Equation For Progress Campaign,” said Davis Renee Migdalas.

Last year, the Foundation announced a lead gift of $250,000 from the Dabo Swinney All In Team Foundation and has since continued to gain generosity from the community to help with this purchase which is estimated to cost $1,000,000 +/-.

“As one of Greenwood’s most anticipated social events of the year, the black-tie evening is traditionally a sellout. The headlining entertainment will be Sol Fusion, a dynamic and versatile 11-member band who is guaranteed to deliver a high-energy musical experience. Attendees will also be treated to a gourmet menu created by Self Regional Healthcare’s Food and Nutrition staff and will get to participate in the ever-popular silent auction with opportunities to bid on vacations, gift certificates, activities and much more,” said Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation. 

Since its inception, the Mid-Winter Ball has raised more than $3 million on behalf of Self Regional Healthcare. For more information, please contact the Foundation office at (864) 725-4256.

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.

Foundation Honors Recipients of Annual Scholarship Awards

(Greenwood, S.C., June 27, 2024) – On June 4th, the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation held its annual scholarship breakfast and awarded four recipients.

The Mary Ella Ruff Scholarship started in honor of one of Self Regional Healthcare’s finest and most beloved nurses, Mary Ella Ruff. Mary Ella began her career at the old Greenwood Hospital in March 1947 and made her transition to the new building when it opened in 1951. Miss Ruff retired in 1975 after working for Self Regional for 35 years. 

The Foundation has a Mary Ella Ruff Scholarship Committee consisting of: Anne Magruder, Dr. John Eichelberger, Ellen Rhodes, and Faye Reighley. 

The Committee awarded $1,000 scholarships to Briana Felter, LeeAnna Fingerlin, Katie Willis, and Tressa Rhoades.

The Charlotte Blackwell Memorial Nursing Scholarship is in memory of Charlotte, a young and much-loved ICU nurse who was taken from us in 2005. 

The Foundation has a Charlotte Blackwell Memorial Scholarship Committee consisting of: Kaye Brock, Retired Director of Nursing, Jackie Thornton, Retired Director of ICU/CCU, and John Paguntalan, Nurse Practitioner. 

The Committee awarded $1,000 scholarships to Briana Felter, LeeAnna Fingerlin, and Tressa Rhoades.

For more information, contact the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation at (864) 725-4256.

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.

Madame Curie Society Spring Social 2024

Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Special Gifts Committee held its sixth annual Madame Curie Society Spring Social on May 22nd for members and guests. The event was held at the Gatewood Clubhouse. Self Regional Healthcare Food & Nutrition catered the Memorial Day BBQ themed event and musical entertainment was provided by Trey Ward and Friends.

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Mid-Winter Ball Raises $135,000 Towards a New 3D Mobile Mammography Unit

Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Mid-Winter Ball Raises $135,000 Towards a New 3D Mobile Mammography Unit

(Greenwood, S.C., April 5, 2024) – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce that their 2024 Mid-Winter Ball raised a total of $135,000. This significant fundraising achievement will support their ongoing Equation for Progress Campaign.

The Foundation would like to especially thank our Ball Chairs, Denise Manley and Lindsay Fuqua, for their vision and contributions of time and energy to this year’s ball. “We are very pleased with the Ball’s total profit towards the mobile mammography unit. As the Chairs, we understand the need to have the most up-to-date equipment available. There are immeasurable benefits of replacing our current 2D mammography unit with a more comprehensive 3D unit that can catch breast cancer at its earliest stages. I want to send a special thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible. We couldn’t even begin to host this event for the community without your support,” said Denise Manley. 

“As my first year being involved with the planning of the Mid-Winter Ball, I can honestly say that this event is indeed the premier social gathering of the year. With the help of volunteers and the wonderful Foundation staff, planning this event is as much fun for us as it is for the attendees! There are so many community partners that assist in the event, from Self Regional’s Food and Nutrition Team bringing the best gourmet meal, to House of Elegance making sure our escorts are dressed to perfection. We are thankful to the community for their ongoing support of this event. We could not have done this without the local business buy-in and our wonderful Silent Auction Committee,” said Lindsay Fuqua.

“We are so grateful for the generosity the community shows to Self Regional. In just the last two years, almost $280,000 in charitable support has been generated by our Mid-Winter Ball,” said Jessica Garcia, Development Officer for the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation.  

The Foundation will celebrate 37 years of the Mid-Winter Ball on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Mark your calendars and help make next year a record-breaking Ball!  

For more information on the Equation for Progress Campaign, contact the Foundation office at (864) 725-4256 or visit www.selfregionalfoundation.org

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National Doctors’ Day

Thank you to our healthcare heroes who carry out the quiet work of healing each day. 

To our Physicians:

We are so grateful to have a local medical staff that demonstrates excellence in the provision of patient care every day. Over the last several years, we have learned that nothing is as important as our health. We are thankful for the pivotal role you play in caring for our community, promoting healthy lifestyles, and advancing medicine. From family practitioners to specialists, we know that you endure long and unpredictable hours and cope with the conflicting demands of work and family life. We can merely sympathize with the burden placed on your shoulders as health care providers. As a community and as a healthcare system, we want to make sure that your services do not go unrecognized.  Your dedication to improving the health and well-being of our community is more than commendable; and for that, we send each of you a heart-felt thank you. 

To our Donors: 

We are thankful for the unwavering support that you show to your providers. Being able to understand and value the level of healthcare we have access to in the Lakelands area is a virtue. It is generous people like you that truly make the biggest strides towards progress. 

No matter the size, your donation will flow back into the Self Regional Healthcare system, allowing our physicians to continue to give you and your loved ones the best care possible. Your gift helps Self Regional Healthcare provide essential resources for a healthier future by funding the Equation For Progress campaign. This campaign is focused on providing support to Self Regional’s da Vinci Robotic Surgery program and the creation of a new, comprehensive Breast Center of Excellence.

We thank you for taking the time to let your physician know how much you appreciate their efforts and commitment.  

The following doctors have been recognized by generous donors through our 2024 Doctor’s Day mailing. While we are thankful for the efforts of every single provider in our area, donors have graciously given their time and treasure to highlight the care they received from the following physicians:

Dr. Anas Abdel Azim

Dr. Jeffrey Albores

Dr. Timothy Austin

Dr. Matthew Bachinski

Dr. Karl Boellert

Dr. David Bridges

Dr. Michael Bryant

Dr. Rodrine Buffaloe

Dr. Sam Burnett

Dr. Reid Castellone

Dr. John Cathcart

Dr. Mac Cobb

Dr. Jay Cole

Dr. George Cone

Dr. Bruce Cook

Dr. Matt Cousins

Dr. Wes Culpepper

Dr. Bob DiBenedetto

Dr. Dan Divilbiss

Dr. Bryan Ellenberg

Dr. John Ergle

Dr. Randy Erickson

Dr. Katie Fee

Dr. Amy Forrest

Dr. Jordan Freeland

Dr. James Fuller

Dr. Brian Goodman

Dr. Mathew Gowans

Dr. Bryan Green

Dr. Claudio Guareschi

Dr. Russell Hall

Dr. Todd Hansen

Dr. Lauren Hearn

Dr. Jennifer Hershberger

Dr. Lissa Hewan-Lowe

Dr. Benjy Hill

Dr. Blake Hodges

Dr. John Holman

Dr. Steven Larry Holmes

Dr. Cecily Hughes

Dr. David Isenhower

Dr. Chacko John

Dr. Paul Kim

Dr. Tammy Kitchens

Dr. John King

Dr. Chris Knox

Dr. John Konsek

Dr. Priya Kumar

Dr. Shekar Kumar

Dr. Vatsal Ladia

Dr. Sumeer Lal

Dr. Jeffrey Lanford

Dr. Philip LaTourette

Dr. Raymond Lewis

Dr. Matt Logan

Dr. Taylor Mader

Dr. Carlos Manalich

Dr. Matt Mason

Dr. Johnny McAlhany

Samatha Minor

Dr. Mims Mobley

Dr. Christine Murakami

Dr. Jack Parham

Dr. Brant Parramore

Dr. Pete Parramore

Dr. Lee Patterson

Dr. Douglas Powell

Dr. Tom Pritchard

Dr. Ahmad Rahal

Dr. Albert Ramage

Ellen Rhodes, NP

Dr. David Riley

Dr. Dan Robinson

Dr. Kimberly Russell

Dr. John Russell

Dr. Kevin Rust

Dr. Joanna Sadurski

Dr. Giles Schanen

Dr. Keith Scott

Dr. David Sealy

Dr. John Shingler

Dr. Travis Stevenson

Dr. Robin Stone

Dr. Grayson Sumner

Erin Talbert, PA

Dr. Jared Tavernier

Dr. Patrick Tejada

Dr. Jeff Thomas

Dr. Rob Tiller

Dr. Anthony Timms

Erin Talbert, PA

Dr. Brian Toston

Dr. Alan Turner

Carrie Turner, PA-C

Dr. Stephanie Turner

Dr. Pres Turner

Dr. Brian Vahjen

Dr. Paul Velky

Dr. Ben Velky

Dr. Rollo Villareal

Dr. Gordon Wagler

Dr. Ashley Wiggins

Jessica Willard, PA-C

Dr. Clint Wood

Dr. Ruiling Yuan

If you would also like to make a donation in honor of a doctor, it is not too late. Please follow this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/f8ab38df-1f5f-4981-9a69-7de487ae1d0a

3rd Annual Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: A Seminar for Women

(Greenwood, S.C., March 12, 2024) – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Planned Gifts Committee is excited to announce the 3rd annual Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: A Seminar for Women, designed to empower women across the Lakelands with valuable education.

This year’s seminar will feature Melissa Bane, CPA, CFP, PFS, ChFC, Senior Private Client Advisor at Greenwood Capital, delivering a compelling presentation titled “Beyond Risk and Return: Women in Investing.”

In the health segment, Dr. Katherine Johnson, Clinical Faculty at the Montgomery Center for Family Medicine and Clinical Director at Self Regional Healthcare’s Full Circle Care Diabetes and Metabolic Clinic, will explore the topic “Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight and Keep It Off?”

Mark your calendars for April 11, 2024, and join us at the Inn on the Square. Registration opens at 5:00 PM, with the program running until 7:15 PM, followed by a social hour featuring refreshments. The registration fee is $25.

Jessica Garcia, Development Officer for the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, “We’re thrilled to provide another outstanding program to empower women in our community, offering insights into financial planning and health. In these uncertain economic times and with the ongoing challenge of weight management, we believe this educational session will be incredibly beneficial.”

For more information and to secure your spot, please contact the Foundation office at (864) 725-4256 or email foundation@selfregional.org. Don’t forget to register by April 9, 2024.