Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Announces 58th Annual Ball of the Year to be held in 2022

 
The Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary Ball of the Year event will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The fundraising event will be located at the Morgantown Event Center, and the theme is Appalachian Revival. 
 
“When we began to plan this year’s event, I was filled with hope of what has been a pivotal year for many people in our area,” said 2022 Ball of the Year Chair, Sarah McBride. “Our community, nestled in the warmth of country simplicity and the invigorating pulse of innovation, is the perfect incubator for things beautiful and inspiring. What a better opportunity to celebrate our deep heritage and rich talent than with an Appalachian Revival.” 

The 57th Annual Ball of the Year held on November 16, 2019, brought in funds totaling $208,000 to support the launch of a community-focused perinatal depression program. The program is the first of its kind in West Virginia, and one of only 15 in the nation. Proceeds from the 2022 fundraiser will expand the perinatal depression program and will be designated to add additional healthcare providers and services.  

“Providing postpartum care is a vital service to our communities, which we learned from the amount of funds donated to launch the perinatal depression program,” said Luella Gunter, Mon Health Executive Director of Philanthropy. “The pandemic has brought to light several behavioral health issues plaguing our country. We are grateful that our community hospital, through the support of private donations, can continue supporting our local family.”

Ticket sales for the event go live at 9 AM on Friday, September 9, 2022. For information about business or individual sponsorship opportunities and table sales, contact Luella Gunter at GunterL@monhealthsys.org or 304-598-1889. 

To learn more about the 58th Annual Ball of the Year, visit TheBallOfTheYear.com. To learn more about the Perinatal Depression Program at Mon Health, visit MonHealth.com/OBGYN.