February
14, 2015

Mercy Health Foundation’s Love Makes the Word Go Around

Story by Terry Baer

Photos by Terry Baer

Mercy Health Foundation's Love Makes the Word Go Around

at Renaissance Grand Hotel benefiting Mercy JFK Clinic's Dental Services at 7:00 PM

Mercy Health Foundation invited guests to discover “Love Makes the World Go Around”, Saturday, February 14, 2014, at the Renaissance Grand. Nearly 800 attended to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the 11th Annual Mercy Masquerade, which raised $765,000. The funds will support charity care programs and help expand preventive dental services at Mercy JFK Clinic.

The themed gala, “Love Makes the World Go Around”, took guests on an adventure around the globe to Italy, France, Germany, and Ireland. At each stop during the cocktail reception, guests enjoyed local flavor with hors d’oeuvres and drink pairings. Exclusive Events transformed the Renaissance Grand’s Ballroom and Prefuction Area into an international odyssey with amour present everywhere. After an elegant three course dinner, guests witnessed a surprise, live ice carving from Ice Beat (creating what else, LOVE) before dancing to Groovethang.

Anne Allred, Allen Allred, and Babette and Dr. David Meiners co-chaired the event. Spotted among the crowd included Thriess and Lynn Britton (CEO, Mercy Health), Lauri and Jeff Johnston (president of Mercy Hospital St. Louis), Donn Sorensen (president of Mercy East Region) with Alicia Deck, Dr. Stephen and Jackie Sanders, Darryl and Villajean Jones, Tom adn Chris Eschen, Bola and Dr. Benjamin Akande, Bill and Marsha Rusnack, Peggy and Jerry Ritter, L.B. and Bonnie Eckelkamp, Drs. Elizabeth and Paul Stroble (Webster University), Tony Sansone, Judge Jimmie and Stacy Edwards, Sr. Claudia, and Patty Arnold.

In fulfillment of Mercy’s mission, all proceeds from the 11th Annual Masquerade will extend outstanding medical care to uninsured and underserved patients at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. This year’s event will expand preventive adult and pediatric dental care at the Mercy JFK Clinic.

Over the past 11 years, the Mercy Masquerade has raised more than $5.7 million, which has made a significant impact on Mercy’s ability to provide exceptional health care to uninsured and underinsured members in the community.

The event’s success would not have occurred without the generous support of the sponsors. Mercy Health Foundation would like to thank all its sponsors, especially the John H. Purnell Foundation, Clayco, McCarthy, Thompson Coburn LLP, and the Centene Charitable Foundation.

 

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Event Info

  • Event Chairs:

    Anne Allred, Allen Allred, Babette and Dr. David Meiners

  • Executive Director:

    David Sandler

  • Committee Members:

    Maria and Luis Anglo, MD, Alex and John Q. Arnold, Patricia Arnold, Seth Barbanell, MD, Marianne and Bob Bergamini, MD, Tricia Bolster, MD, and Bill Bolster, Thriess and Lynn Britton, Brittany and Jeff Ciaramita, MD, Gisela and Peter Cohen, Karen and Bert Condie, III, Kimberly and Gene Diederich, Pat and Leonard Dino, Kavitha Kosuri, DO and Amit Doshi, MD, Connie and Jim Finger, Donna Flannery, Nickole Forget, MD and Thomas Forget, MD, Donna and Dave Frazier, Donna and Patrick Gaffney, Diane and Joe Garea, Trish and Larry Geldbach, Jill and Chris Gocal, Nancy and Ron Gorgen, Dave Gralike, Glenn Guenther, Sharon and Mark Gunter, MD, Margaret and Tom Hale, MD, Patti and Paul Hintze, MD, Angela and Shawn Hu, MD, Becky and John Hubert, MD, Lauri and Jeff Johnston, Villajean and Darryl Jones, Karen and Joe Kahn, MD, Sherri and Dennis Keithly, MD, Tammy and Gene Kirtser, Linda Legg, Tanya Lieber, Scott Liebman, Mark Lombardi, Ph.D., Lecie and Michael Lowenbaum, Janice and John Mantovani, MD, Sharon and Jack Marbarger, MD, Cheryl and Terry Matejka, Judy and Whity Meyer, Angela Muzzarelli, Sujani and Anand Palagiri, MD, Rachel and Jim Paul, Chris and Rick Pennell, MD, Keith Price, Pat and Jack Purnell, Debbie and Charlie Rehm, MD, Maureen and Kirk Richter, Peggy and Jerry Ritter, Betty and George Roman, Juli and Tony Rothermich, Marsha and Bill Rusnack, Laura Richter and Paul Schamel, Wendy and Alok Sengupta, MD, Donn Sorensen, Peggy and Roger Steinbecker, Karen and Mitch Stern, Mary and Dave Steward, Mimi and Greg Twardowski, Mimi von Gontard, Kirk Warden, Steve Warlick, Mary Kay and Fred Wiesehan, Carolyn and Scott Wittkop

  • President/CEO:

    Patricia R. Arnold, CFRE, President, Mercy Health Foundation; Jeff Johnston, President, Mercy Hospital St. Louis; Tessa Rolufs Trelz, Foundation Board Chair;

  • Staff:

    Tanya Lieber, Vice President, Angela Brennan, Regional Major Gifts Officer, Andrea Bringardner, Development Coordinator, Barrett Hadican, Director of Operations, Denise Jackson, Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth Kubik, Annual Giving and Events Manager, John Marbarger, MD, Physician Liaison, Molly Rensch, Philanthropy Systems Analyst, Jonathan Zilm, Corporate Relations Manager

  • Welcome:

    Anne Allred, Allen Allred, Babette and Dr. David Meiners

  • Entertainment:

    Vivant Entertainment (costumed characters), Irish Dancing, Waterloo German Band, Ice Beat, Groovethang

  • Sponsors:

    Presenting-John H. Purnell Foundation; Around the World-Centene Charitable Foundation, Clayco, McCarthy, Mercy, Thompson Coburn LLP; International-Krey Distributing, LDI, Babette and Dr. David Meiners, Working Spaces; Coast to Coast-Ameren, Alex and John Q. Arnold, Arch Images, Barbara and Barry Beracha, CBRE, Centerre Healthcare, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Guarantee Electrical, J.P. Morgan, Lockton, Kutak Rock LLP, Modern Business Interiors, MEDNAX National Medical Group, Mercy Clinic, Neurosurgical Specialists of West County, Ogletree Deakins, Rubin Brown, Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., World Wide Technology, Inc.,; Domestic-Aero Charter, Alberici, Maria and Luis Anglo, MD, Aon, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Seth Barbanell, MD, Bates and Associates Architects, BKD, LLP, Commerce Bank, Dentons US LLP, Eagle Private Capital, Edward Jones, Lashly & Baer, P.C., Maryville University, Moneta Group, Northstar Management Company, Provider Plus, Maureen and Kirk Richter, Peggy and Jerry Ritter, Marsha and Bill Rusnack, Sandberg Phoenix and von Gontard, P.C., Peggy and Roger Steinbecker, Judy and Steve Swyers, West County Radiological Group

  • Menu:

    First Course-Baby Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette, Roasted Almonds, Sweet Dried Cranberries, and Shaved Truckle Cheese***Entree-Pan Seared Filet with Burgandy Sauce and Herb Marinated Swordfish, Truffle Whipped Potato and Petite Vegetables***Marquis au Chocolat or Chocolate Mousse Layered with Creme Brulee and Chocolate Sponge

  • Attendance:

    800 Guests

  • Attire:

    Festive Blacktie

  • Information:

    Andrea Bringardner, 314-251-1800

  • Ticket Prices:

    Individual: $500 per person, Table of 10 $5000

  • Board of Directors:

    Foundation-Tessa Rolufs Trelz, Chair, Steven Busch, Vice Chair, Seth Barbanell, MD, William M. Bolster, Peter Cohen, Bert Condie, Jim Finger, Joe Fresta, Joe Garea, Scott Goodman, Ron Gorgen, Jason Harrold, Wendy Henry, John Herber, Darryl T. Jones, Linda Legg, Michael Lowenbaum, David Meiners, MD, Whity Meyer, John Mozeliak, Peggy Ritter, Marsha Rusnack, Mitch Stern, Greg Stubblefield, Timothy Tegeler, Greg Twardowski, Mimi von Gontard, Fred Wiesehan, Barbara J. Wilson; Ex Officio Officers-Jeff Johnston, President, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Joseph Kahn, MD, Chairman, Board of Directors, Mercy Health East Communities, Tanya Lieber, Vice President, Mercy Health Foundation, Cheryl Matejka, CFO, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Charles Rehm, MD, Regional Chief Administrative Officer, Mercy Health East Communities