Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

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20th Anniversary Spring Gala Recap

On Saturday, May 20th, 2017, over 900 people gathered in the Capitol to celebrate and support Wisconsin women’s health.  Because of generous donors and attendees, $265,000 dollars were raised to help the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation fund 6 statewide programs and continue to reach over 5,000 women every year. We want to thank everyone for attending, supporting and investing in Wisconsin women’s health!
The night began with a private ceremony at the Madison Concourse Hotel to recognize a few of Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation’s Most Valuable Partners over the past 20 years as well as honor our President & Founder, Sue Ann Thompson.  If it wasn’t evident already, the ceremony was proof that the Foundation has been and continues to be surrounded by many wonderful and talented people.
Speakers included:
  • Tommi Thompson, Executive Director, WWHF
  • Dr. Michael Fiore, UW-CTRI
  • Dr. Molly Carnes, Scientific Advisory Committee Lead, WWHF Board of Directors
  • Jason Thompson, President of the WWHF Board of Directors
  • Sue Ann Thompson, President & Founder, WWHF
Things got lively with the start of the Silent and Live Auctions. As attendees bid on fantastic items, they enjoyed complimentary beverages and appetizers as well as the presence of our raffle helpers- firefighters from Fire Fighters Local 311!  Thanks to generous auction donors and bidders, $34,485 in funds were raised for Wisconsin women and their families.
              
The celebration ended in the Wisconsin State Capitol with over 900 attendees dining and dancing in the rotunda to support women’s health. Words don’t do justice for such a magnificent setting- check out this highlight video to see what Madison’s most unique event looked like!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the WWHF’s 20th Anniversary Spring Gala a success.  Your support makes a difference in the lives of women and their families. We look forward to many more years to come!