Grundy Reporter

We are excited to announce that our 53rd Auxiliary Gala, themed “Kaleidoscope”, will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Jennifer’s Garden in Morris. This special occasion will focus on creating a specialized Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Program at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers.

More Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health resources in the communities we serve is desperately needed. At Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, we believe that raising awareness, developing productive treatments and transforming children’s mental health needs to be a top priority. Our goal is that together, with Physicians, Hospital and Clinical Leaders, the Board of Directors, and strong community partnerships, we can create a specialized Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health program. Your support will help us take action during this heartbreaking pediatric crisis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a specialized pediatric program became increasingly obvious. In 2021, Morris Hospital’s Emergency Room had a 38% increase in pediatric mental health crisis’. Morris Hospital providers who treat children hit a record of 211 referrals for pediatric behavioral health needs. 1,019 prescriptions for children suffering from depression and anxiety were given and there was a 54% increase in self-injury or suicide.

The creation of a specialized Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health program is critical and offers the best opportunity to address and improve these alarming trends. A new lens, a lens adjusted through mental health support, can allow a transformative perspective to shine through. This life-changing program will help bring color into the world of the children in our community who need it most.

To learn more about the Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health program, please, CLICK HERE.

Event Timeline

5:30 – Doors open – Registration, silent auction and cocktail hour begins (Cash Bar)7:00 – Dinner program begins with remarks and live auction to follow~9pm – Dancing and live music from Standing Room Only

Sponsorship and Tickets

Individual Ticket Prices:
$175 – Entry into event and dinner included (cash bar)
If you are a Morris Hospital employee or volunteer we invite you to use the code “Morris23” at check out to receive a discount on your tickets.  

Sponsorship Levels:
Presenting Sponsor (20 Tickets): $10,000
Diamond Sponsor (10 Tickets): $5,000
Gold Sponsor (10 Tickets): $2,500
Table Sponsor (10 Tickets): $1,750
Pearl Benefactor (2 Tickets) $1,000
Sapphire Benefactor (2 Tickets): $500
To learn more about sponsorship benefits, CLICK HERE

Register online:To register online by credit card, CLICK HERE

OR

 Mail Registration information to:
Morris Hospital Auxiliary
ATTN: Kelly Barry
150 W. High St.
Morris, IL 60450
(Please make all checks payable to Morris Hospital Auxiliary) 

General Donations

Can’t attend the event, but would still like to support the cause!?

To make donations online by credit card, CLICK HERE.

If donating by check, please send your donation and information to:

Morris Hospital Auxiliary ATTN: Kelly Barry150 W. High St.Morris, IL 60450(Please make all checks payable to Morris Hospital Auxiliary)

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