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On Saturday, February 26th, 800 guests Boot Scoot and boogied at the OMH Foundation’s third annual event, Cowboy Up!, that generated more than $150,000 in support of the Radiation Oncology Center’s need for a PET Scanner.
 
“Howdy, partner!”, “Ride ‘em, Cowboy!”, and “Whoa, Nellie!” were a few common sayings heard from many that attended the shindig that evening, at the Jacksonville American Legion. Attendees dressed the theme by purchasing cowboy hats, boots and chaps for the hoedown.
 
Cowboys and Cowgirls line danced their boots off to an array of music provided by Taco and Maria’s DJ Services, while others enjoyed listening to Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand play their up-tempo country tune. A few were escorted to jail by the volunteer deputies on hand, but were released after donating $10 for bail!
 
Special thanks to the long list of dedicated sponsors, the enthusiastic Foundation Decorations Committee, the devoted volunteers,  auction item donors and the many others who helped to make this event such a great success. “We are so very grateful to everyone involved in Cowboy Up!,” said OMH Foundation Executive Director, Tim Strickland. “We recognize the time, dedication and compassion of the Foundation Board and Events Committee members, and the remarkable generosity of the many donors who have made a meaningful difference for local cancer patients.”
 
Did you miss out on all the fun? The Foundation Board and Events Committee are already hard at work planning the next exciting event, so mark your calendar for February 25, 2012!

Hula hoops, straw hats, flip-flops and frozen margaritas – Jacksonville has never seen it get so hot in February!

At Key West Island Fest – the OMH Foundation’s Feb. 27 fund-raising gala – the tropical food, entertainment and ambience swept over 600 attendees away to the Caribbean for a delightful evening of fun, all for a great cause!

The Foundation is pleased to say that we surpassed our fund-raising goal of $100,000 for the evening, and earned a bit more than $120,000 in support of the new Radiation Oncology Center. In this tough fund-raising climate, it is amazing to say that over 100 businesses, cancer survivors, civic groups, hospital employees and concerned citizens showed their support by sponsoring the event!

Countless others donated auction items and other in-kind contributions, bought tickets to attend, and participated in event-day excitement like souvenir photo-ops and the live auction – with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the Foundation.

 We are truly humbled by the passionate support shown to this worthy cause, and the Foundation has been able to make great strides over the past couple of years because of our volunteers and donors. Additionally, special thanks to Project Chair LaRue Hambrick and Foundation Board Chair Rik Pugh for their dedication and enthusiasm.

Watch the Key West Island Fest YouTube video here >

What was M*A*S*H Bash?! You may ask…. On February 28, 2009, the OMH Foundation hosted their first gala, M*A*S*H Bash, named in celebration of the last episode of M*A*S*H, which aired on February 28, 1983. Scrubs, Hawaiian Shirts and Klinger Dresses were just a few items worn by the festive crowd that evening.

The Foundation generated $200,000 at M*A*S*H Bash in support of the new Radiation Oncology Center. A buffet dinner, cash bar, and an auction were components listed on the agenda that evening. Special Guest, Jamie Farr, arrived to entertain the crowd. A few lucky attendees even had the opportunity to get a snap shot with the celebrity!