SHELTON, WA – Step back into the enchanting world of Old Hollywood as Mason General Hospital Foundation hosts its highly anticipated Black and White Ball, a dazzling event filled with vintage sophistication and timeless elegance. This auction experience will include a live and silent auction, holiday tree décor, a specialty curated gourmet meal experience and much more! Auction items for this year include 2025 Tacoma Rainiers baseball tickets, a Happy Camper Cocktail mobile bar experience, a custom handmade dollhouse with accoutrements and accessories, nature photography print from Dr. Dean Gushee with expert talk, and tickets to the Museum of Flight. This formal evening ushers in the holiday season in black and white elegance, while raising crucial funds for state-of-the-art medical equipment at Mason Health. MGHF thanks Platinum Sponsor Sherrie Vig, Silver Sponsor Heritage Bank and Silver Sponsor EI. Kristyn & Son Construction, Inc. for their generous support to help make this evening possible. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available!

Taking place at the Sa-Heh-Wa-Mish Room at Little Creek Casino Resort, on Saturday, Nov. 16, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the iconic glamour of the silver screen. With black-and-white décor reminiscent of classic films, the evening will be a magical experience filled with elegance, style and charity. A photobooth will be provided by Cooper Studios, where guests will be encouraged to channel their inner Hollywood stars and dress to impress, while contributing to a meaningful cause. The Foundation thanks Board President Eileen Bailey, Vice President Jaimie Hans, Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Welander and board members Laurie Brown, Stephanie Fyfe, Beth Gregg, Jeff McHargue, Selena Parker, Tom Strong and Karen Sullivan for their support in bringing this event to fruition.

Tickets are available at $200 per individual or $1,600 for a table of eight. Proceeds from the event will support Mason Health’s mission to enhance patient care by helping purchase an upgraded open-field MRI machine. The OASIS Velocity High-Field Open MRI is an innovative unit that enhances patient comfort, safety and diagnostic efficiency. The open-field design accommodates a variety of patient needs, including those with mobility challenges, ensuring a comfortable experience without compromising image quality.

The new MRI offers:

• The ability to support patients up to 660 pounds with a nearly 3-foot-wide table.
• Unique table technology allowing lateral movement for optimal comfort.
• Superior image quality using advanced radiofrequency (RF) technology.

This vital equipment will enable Mason Health to provide enhanced, state-of-the-art imaging services, ensuring patients have access to the best care close to home.

Join Us for a Night to Remember! The Black and White Ball is more than a night of glamour — it’s a chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of the Mason County community.

For ticket purchases or more information, visit http://www.masonhealth.com/foundation or call 360-427-3623. WATCH our special teaser trailer for the Black and White Ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z41Jjwjf4Fo&t=1s

Mason General Hospital Foundation furthers the mission of Public Hospital District No.1 by enhancing the quality of health care enjoyed by patients of Mason County. MGHF provides financial support to Mason Health.

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