Welcome to the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation's 2024 Silent Auction! These carefully curated auction items represent the generosity of our community as each of them have been donated to benefit the foundations mission of advancing health care initiatives throughout our six-county service region of Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, and Washington county, Kentucky.

The items offered will be on display through August 3, 2024 online, or in person, at the Luminosity in Paris Gala - the foundation's signature event! This years gala is will be held at Centre College, Roush Campus Center. Tickets, event information, and a full list of sponsors, can be found here.

For the first time, we have merged the Luminosity and Chaplains Fund action to make one single, hopefully larger, impact for those that we serve. The monies raised from these efforts will 100% go towards our Good Works Fund, which is an unrestricted fund, for the areas of greatest need. Just this year, the Good Works Fund has contributed just under $130,000 various health related services. Some notable contributions include:

$40,000 for all public middle and high schools with our service area to receive their choice of either mental health or substance abuse programming.
$1,225 towards maternity services and education for new & expectant mothers.
Complimentary membership to McDowell Wellness Center for EMH patients who beat cancer!
$1,500 to support project graduation efforts for all area high schools to promote safe and sober graduation efforts.
$30,000 in funding for Kids Can Do Pediatric Therapy Center for Camp Can Do, Camp Healthy Kids, an orthotic shoe program, and adaptive bicycles allowing children, no matter their condition, the ability to participate; which leads to better quality of life and health outcomes.
$26,155, through our Chaplains Fund, was awarded to patients of Ephraim McDowell Health who were unable to afford care, prescriptions, and/or medical equipment.
$10,388 awarded to Ephraim McDowell Health associates, through our Associates FIRST Fund, to provide support during a time of hardship. Our commitment to associates allows them to serve our patients to the best of their ability.

As the signature event of the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation, your presence at this gala is more than just an evening of enjoyment—it’s a chance to make a difference. Your support as a “gold medal” donor directly funds life-changing projects that enhance healthcare services for all. Together, let’s illuminate the torch to a brighter, healthier future.

Special Thank You to our partners Farmers National Bank & Danville Office Equipment!

Below you'll find an array of items up for grabs from our generous sponsors. Need not be present to win. Happy bidding!

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