9th Annual Casino Royale Gala Raises Nearly $285,000 for Baptist Health Care Foundation

Pictured left to right: BHCF Board Member Kristin Longley, BHCF Board Chair Margaret Stopp, BHC President & CEO Mark Faulkner, BHCF Development Director Heather Moorer

PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 2, 2023) – Baptist Health Care Foundation’s 9th annual Casino Royale gala raised nearly $285,000. Proceeds will benefit the new Baptist Hospital campus at Brent Lane and I-110, which will open in September 2023.

“The new campus will offer greater access, enhanced technology and a concentration of related services, making it easier and more convenient to better serve our community for generations to come,” says KC Gartman, chief development officer, Baptist Health Care. “Our new home will continue to support our Vision to be the trusted partner for improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. We are excited to bring a modern and more accessible approach to health care to our region.”

The annual Casino Royale is an exclusive invitation-only, black-tie gala held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach. This year’s event theme was based on the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace. More than 300 guests enjoyed an elegant gourmet dinner, six-piece showband, casino games and a silent auction.

To learn more about the Baptist Health Care Foundation or to make a contribution, call 850.469.7906 or visit baptisthealthcarefoundation.org.

Editor’s note: Photo by Deanie Sexton Photography. Pictured left to right: BHCF Board Member Kristin Longley, BHCF Board Chair Margaret Stopp, BHC President & CEO Mark Faulkner, BHCF Development Director Heather Moorer

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