–The annual Legacy Ball fundraiser brought in nearly $82,000 Saturday evening to support the Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation.
According to a news release, this year’s event followed the theme of “A Night in Wonderland”, with over 200 guests enjoying the event inside the Columbia Events Center in Algona.
This year’s Honorary Chair was Jim Geelan, who has supported healthcare in Kossuth County for over 50 years. Geelan served as a member of the St. Ann Hospital Board back in 1971 and on the Kossuth Regional Health Center Board in 1989. Geelan was honored for continuously promoting the important role the hospital played in the growth of Kossuth County.
The Legacy Ball is traditionally held the first Saturday in November. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, sponsor or donate auction items. This year’s auction items brought in nearly $12,000 by themselves. For more information about the event or how you can contribute to the Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation, you can contact Nancy Grandgenett-Besch by calling 515-295-4582.
