The Durham Hospital Foundation blew past its 10th annual Boots and Bling fundraising event goal this weekend to support the local hospital.
Executive Director of the foundation Anne Marie Watson says this year’s event, held on Oct. 15 at the Durham arena, aimed to raise $90,000.
“My expectation is that we will exceed our goal. My expectation is about $100,000 but I always set it at a more realistic level, but knowing the people in this community and how they feel about this hospital, it won’t surprise me if we exceed our goal,” says Watson.
The event was able to raise over $101,000. Over the course of a decade, this event has raised around $1 million for the Durham Hospital Foundation.
Watson says these funds will go to support the hospital, with a selected portion going to the ER.
“About $30,000 is going to be dedicated straight to the ER equipment, so we are looking for a new ECG machine and a cart, and very important two crash carts,” says Watson.
The event saw over 200 in attendance taking part in both a silent and live auction, as well as be treated to dinner, music, and various wine, beer, cider, and whiskey tasting.