Bereavement Services Gathering And Raffle

The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation has scheduled its annual gathering and raffle to support Bereavement Services from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 at the Plaza Level Conference Center at St. Agnes Hospital, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac.

            The event will feature refreshments, children’s activities and the raffle drawing (6:30 p.m.). Admission is free with the purchase of a raffle ticket.

            Formerly known as the Grief Relief “Rebuilding Families One Backyard at a Time” event, the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation and Bereavement Services are extending the event, now named “Bereavement Services Gathering & Raffle,” to benefit all services that assist area individuals and families throughout the grieving process.

            “We have a longstanding commitment to be there for individuals and families at some of the most difficult times in their lives,” according to Holly Brenner, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation president. “In fact, our Grief Relief program is celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year. As we expand the outreach of this year’s event, we’re now able to raise funds to enhance the program across the board, including those offered specifically by Grief Relief.”

            Bereavement Services offers counseling and group-based support and activities for individuals and families dealing with the death of a loved one.

            This year’s prizes include: grand prize, custom landscape construction package – includes landscape design, plant material and installation (donated by Stuart’s Landscaping & Garden Center; valued at $4,999); second prize: Disney trip for two –Disney Park Hopper passes (donated by Walt Disney World Florida; valued at $620) Southwest Airlines $500 voucher; third prize: 14 kt. gold diamond pendant (donated by The Goldsmith; valued at $875); fourth prize: Amish rocker (donated by Murray Furniture; valued at $800); fifth prize: perfect choice park bench (donated by Zillges Spa, Landscape & Fireplace; valued at $650); sixth prize: lifestyle photo session and $100 print credit (donated by Studio L; valued at $300); and seventh prize: woodland suite, one-night stay at The Osthoff Resort (donated by The Osthoff; valued at $250).

            Raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for five tickets. Bereavement Gathering & Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, St. Agnes Hospital and Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Information Desks, and Agnesian Bereavement Center & Grief Relief.

For more information on Bereavement Services Gathering & Raffle, visit agnesian.com/rsvp or call the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation at (920) 926-4959.