Roger Williams Medical Center: Fundraising Events

Chocolate Fantasy Ball
A sweet time was had by all at the highly-successful Chocolate Fantasy Ball on Saturday, February 9, 2002 at the Fleet Center. The event, which raised money for new operating rooms at Roger Williams Medical Center, drew more than 450 people. They were there for a great cause and had a great time! There were terrific auctions, scrumptious food catered by Guy Abelson, and swinging music by the Night Life Orchestra. Among the special auction items was a football autographed by the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. It was even specially-delivered to winner Dr. Stephen Migliori by Patriots' fullback Marc Edwards! Thanks to everyone who made the night such a success and gave our operating room fundraising efforts such a boost.

"Icebound" Doctor Kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
There are a great number of women who have stories about surviving breast cancer, but few are more dramatic than Dr. Jerri Nielsen's. While working as the doctor for a crew stationed at the South Pole, Dr. Nielsen discovered a lump in her breast. The stark conditions on the Pole made it impossible for a plane to land and rescue Dr. Nielsen so she started her own treatment, including chemotherapy. After a number of months, planes were able to land and bring Dr. Nielsen to a hospital for further treatment. Dr. Nielsen recounted her ordeal in her best-selling book "Icebound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole".

Dr. Nielsen was at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Cranston on October 1st to help raise awareness about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Roger Williams Medical Center Breast Health Program. She signed copies of her book and gave a humorous and touching speech about the new perspective she has gained since surviving breast cancer. The 250 people who attended the event can attest to the power of her positive message.

Fox Toyota Helps -- and You Can Too

The Foxes -- Jack, Adriana and daughter Michelle -- at a dinner where Jack was honored as Roger Williams' Partner in Philanthropy.

Fox Toyota has been a great supporter of Roger Williams Medical Center for years, most recently sponsoring our September golf tournament that raised $90,000 to help fight cancer

You can help, too. Roger Williams needs your support so we can continue the important research and treatment that goes on at our Medical Center. One way you can help is by filling out the attached form and sending a contribution. By doing so, you'll become an important part of our family of donors.

Did you know there are plenty of incentives for charitable giving offered under current tax laws? This means that by helping Roger Williams, you may also be helping yourself come tax-time.

If you'd like any more information on the giving societies or benefits of contributing to Roger Williams, call Joan Segerson, the Medical Center's Director of Development, at 456-2413.

Third Annual Memories & Miracles Golf Tournament
May 23, 2005 at Metacomet Country Club, East Providence
Join us for this unique golf tournament for men and women, which will benefit the Breast Health Program. Planned by RWMC employees, Memories & Miracles remembers friends and family members who have lost their battle with breast cancer and honors the survivors. For more information on the many ways you can support this event, call the Development Office at 456-2576 or 456-2413.

Annual Roger Williams Golf Classic
October 3, 2005 at Tournament Players Club of Boston, in Norton, Massachusetts
Follow in the footsteps of golf’s greatest players. Join the excitement as we tee off to benefit Roger Williams Medical Center at beautiful TPC of Boston--a PGA golf course located just outside of Providence. For information on how your company can sponsor the event or enter a foursome, contact the Development Office at 456-2576 or 456-2413.

12th Annual Roger Williams Medical Center Celebrity Golf Classic
September 9, 2003 at Agawam Hunt Club in East Providence
Join us for the 12th Annual Roger Williams Celebrity Golf Classic on September 9, 2003 at Agawam Hunt Club in East Providence. This annual event raises money for a variety of projects at Roger Williams; this year's tournament will benefit capital improvements at the hospital. For more information on how your company can sponsor the event or enter a foursome, contact the Development Office at 456-2576.

Memories & Miracles Golf Tournament
May 12, 2003 at Metacomet Country Club in East Providence
The first-ever Memories & Miracles golf tournament at Roger Williams took place on May 12, 2003 at Metacomet Country Club in East Providence. The tournament was open to the public and the proceeds benefitted the Breast Health Program at Roger Williams Medical Center.

A Sweet Time at the Chocolate Fantasy Ball
Arriving just six days before Valentine's Day, the second annual Chocolate Fantasy Ball delivered a commodity everyone loves Ð sweets and lots of them. Even the centerpieces were edible! The event, which took place on February 8, 2003, raised nearly $50,000 for capital improvement projects at Roger Williams Medical Center. The 360 attendees enjoyed dining, dancing, and music at the Crowne Plaza, with a live and silent auction raising additional funds. The live auction items were a U.S. Open Golf Package donated by President & CEO Robert A. Urciuoli and a 19th century hand-painted, hand-carved replica folk art mermaid donated by Leonard's Antiques. The event was chaired by Dr. Stephen Schiff and his wife Sharon Perry Schiff and Dr. Stuart Schneiderman and his wife Esther. The emcee for the evening's festivities was Karin Reed from WJAR, NBC-10.

The 11th Annual Roger Williams Medical Center Celebrity Golf Classic
Sponsored by the N.E. Toyota Dealers Association, this annual event raises money for a variety of needs at Roger Williams. This year's golf tournament will benefit major capital improvements.