Vidant Medical Center to hold "Festival of Hope" | Eastern North Carolina Now

On Friday, April 19, Vidant Medical Center's Cancer Care will hold its fifth annual "Festival of Hope." The event will take place at the Hilton from 6:30-10:30 p.m. to raise funds for cancer support and survivorship programs offered at Vidant Medical Center.

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For Immediate Release:

    WHAT:    Festival of Hope

    WHEN:    Friday, April 19, 2013
                          6:30-10:30 p.m.

    WHERE:    Hlton
                          207 Greenville Blvd SW
                          Greenville, N.C.

    On Friday, April 19, Vidant Medical Center's Cancer Care will hold its fifth annual "Festival of Hope." The event will take place at the Hilton from 6:30-10:30 p.m. to raise funds for cancer support and survivorship programs offered at Vidant Medical Center.

    "There are more than 12 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and survivorship programs are on the top of our list of much needed support services," said Phyllis DeAntonio, administrator for cancer care at Vidant Medical Center. "Please join us this year and support a needed cause."

    This year's event will feature North Carolina wines, beers, and food products. More than 12 vendors will offer samples for tasting and sale. North Carolina businesses such as Bennett Vineyards, Duplin Winery, Old North State Winery, Hinnant Family Vineyards and R.A. Jeffreys Distributing Company will feature several of their special blends. A buffet dinner featuring tastes of the south will be served as well. Music will be provided by The Main Event Band.

    Raffle ticket sales, drawings, and an auction will take place throughout the evening. Bailey's Fine Jewelry is donating the grand prize, a pair of David Yurman black onyx pave Nobelese drop earrings.

    Tickets at the door are $60 for individuals, $120 for couples. Call 252-847-7867 to RSVP or for more information.


    Contact: Beth Anne Atkins, Vidant Health Strategic Development, (252) 847-7735 or beth.atkins@VidantHealth.com

    Vidant Health, a mission-driven, not-for-profit corporation, owns, leases or has a majority membership interest in nine eastern North Carolina hospitals and has a management agreement with one other. The health system includes Albemarle Health, Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Vidant Bertie Hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, Vidant Duplin Hospital, Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital, Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Pungo Hospital, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Vidant Home Health and Hospice, Vidant Wellness Centers, Vidant Medical Group and is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. On the web at www.vidanthealth.com.
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