“ The best is yet to come .” — Drayton McLane , Jr ., Chairman , Board of Trustees , Scott & White Healthcare
Visionaries ’ Ball 2008 Highlights
A classical Greek Revival mansion and spacious grounds provided the perfect setting to bridge past success with future promise . The Scott & White Inaugural Visionaries ’ Ball was held June 21 at the estate of Charlotte and Morris Foster in Salado , Texas .
ore than 765 donors and friends
M gathered together in the warmth of a shared Vision : that Scott & White truly is poised to become , “ The most Trusted and the most Valued name in American Healthcare .”
The Visionaries ’ Ball celebrated the completion of Phase I of the Vision Campaign and launched Phase II . Its success is something we can all be part of , and is vital in ensuring that Scott & White is equipped to continue offering the best care available in Central Texas and beyond . The evening raised $ 450,000 to benefit one of the pediatric operating suites in the new Surgical Sciences Building .
During his remarks , Scott & White Healthcare President and CEO Alfred B . Knight , MD , mentioned how the collaborative spirit among physicians and staff drew him to Scott & White two decades ago and remains a vital presence today . Honorary Committee Member of the Vision Campaign and Texas Governor Rick Perry spoke passionately about the irreplaceable role Scott & White has played in Central Texas , and the remarkable progress we ’ ve made over the years . He believes that Scott & White is the place for researchers to find cures , clinicians to practice innovative techniques and patients to be healed .
Scott & White Healthcare Board of Trustees Chairman , Drayton McLane , Jr . also shared his thoughts about Scott and White and introduced a very special guest , young patient Raylee Pannell , whose arm was severely injured in an accident . Due to the expertise of surgeons from multiple special - ties , and an array of caregivers , Raylee ’ s arm is now completely healed . Other dignitaries , including Congressman John Carter and State Representative Dianne White Delisi , attended the event as well .
Sponsors were treated to a pre-party inside the Fosters ’ home , where they enjoyed the music of the Lucky Strikes . Guests entered the grounds under an arched trellis , where they were greeted by a trio of fiddlers and ushered into the beautiful patio for cocktails . They also mingled in the tent , which displayed dozens of auction items ranging from unique crystal objet d ’ art to private transport to a Houston Astros game via McLane Group ’ s Learjet .
Culinary and bidding appetites were met with a gourmet meal , silent auction and spirited live auction . Raylee Pannell melted people ’ s hearts as she proudly showed them one of the most desirable auction items — a Labrador puppy ! The Grammy ™ award – winning western swing band Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel invited guests to kick up their heels and dance under the stars .
“ Tonight we celebrate past success and future dreams ,” says Dr . Knight . “ What we do together tonight , and in the next few years , might be so big that it inspires the next generation .”
Thanks to all who attended the event . Special thanks go to the Visionaries ’ Ball Committee and event and auction sponsors , especially the following , who served as Visionary Level sponsors :
• Elizabeth & Drayton McLane , Jr ., Amy & Drayton McLane III and Amy & Denton McLane
• Mill Creek Inn & Golf Club , Stagecoach Inn and Charlotte & Morris Foster
• Rita K . & Glen E . Roney
• Scott & White Auxiliary and Sunshine Gift Shop
“ The realization of our Phase II priorities will benefit the people of Texas and beyond ,” said Chief Development Officer Nancy Birdwell . “ Scott & White is very blessed to have supporters who are true to our shared Vision , to become the most Trusted and the most Valued name in American Healthcare .”
For more information on Phase II of the Vision Campaign please contact the Office of Development at 254-724-2768 . Or visit us at development . sw . org . ■
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