The Big Bad Ball Extends Heartfelt Appreciation to Long-time Sponsors
The Big Bad Ball thanks Fink's Jewelers, the News & Observer, Capitol Broadcasting Company and The Capital City Club for their continued support since the events inception in 2001.
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) July 23, 2010 - The Big Bad Ball, an annual black tie gala benefiting Hospice of Wake County, would like to recognize and express gratitude to Fink's Jewelers, the News & Observer, Capitol Broadcasting Company and The Capital City Club for their continued support over the past nine years.
"Even through tough economic times, the generosity shown by these sponsors and their unwavering support has enabled the Big Bad Ball to become one of Raleigh's premier charity events and raise much needed funds for Hospice of Wake County," said Diane Dennis, Big Bad Ball Co-Chair.
Fink's Jewelers
"Fink's Jewelers is honored to have been able to help families in Hospice, and Hospice of Wake County, through the Big Bad Ball for the past 9 years," said Raleigh Store Manager Claire Brown. "Being a platinum sponsor for this event is a privilege, and we're honored to support such a worthy cause."
For 80 years, Fink's Jewelers has offered Virginia and North Carolina the largest selection of fine jewelry and Swiss timepieces in the area. Proudly carrying the industry's leading fashion designer lines as well as an extensive collection of "Fink's Exclusive" fine jewelry, the vast selection and customer service is second to none.
From the first store in Roanoke, Virginia, Fink's Jewelers has now grown to include 16 locations. Come into any of our stores or visit http://www.finks.com and discover why Fink's Jewelers is one of the country's "Top 50" jewelers.
Capitol Broadcasting Company
"Hospice of Wake County is there when individuals and families are in need of support from compassionate and dedicated professionals," said Loretta Harper-Arnold, Corporate Community Relations Director, Capitol Broadcasting Company. "Our company's continued involvement with the Big Bad Ball ensures these services are available to the many families and individuals that will need them."
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV , WRAL Digital , WRAL-FM , WRAL-HD2 , WCMC-FM , WDNC-AM, WCLY-AM, Microspace, CBC New Media Group and Wolfpack Sports Marketing in Raleigh, NC; WJZY-TV and WMYT-TV in Charlotte, NC; WILM-TV and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; WRAZ-TV and The Durham Bulls in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Project and Diamond View office buildings in Durham, NC. For more information, please visit www.cbc-raleigh.com.
News & Observer
"The News & Observer is proud to support Hospice of Wake County as a sponsor of the annual Big Bad Ball," said Felicia Gressette, VP of Marketing and Community Publishing, News & Observer. "Hospice care is an essential service to our community, and we are grateful for the dedicated professionals and volunteers who serve those at the end of life, and their families, with skill and compassion."
A company with deep roots in the Triangle, The News & Observer Publishing Co. publishes not only The News & Observer, one of the nation's best regional newspapers, but also nine weekly or bi-weekly newspapers offering community coverage in Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Johnston County, Southwest Wake, North Raleigh, Midtown Raleigh, Garner and Clayton and eastern Wake County. The company launched nando.net, one of the nation's first internet service providers, in 1994, and today is home to both newsobserver.com and triangle.com, the region's leading websites. For more information, please visit www.newsobserver.com.
Capital City Club
"The Capital City Club is pleased to host an event that supports such a worthy cause," said Karl Swink, General Manager, Capital City Club and Cardinal Club. "Hospice of Wake County touches the lives of people during a time of tremendous vulnerability as the family is faced with the final stages of a terminal diagnosis. They provide pain management during the final days, grief counseling for the families and do it all with care and dignity."
Established in 1979, the Capital City Club is Raleigh's premiere business club, featuring the finest in social and business entertaining, state-of-the-art business, telecommunications and meeting facilities in combination with a tradition of gracious personalized service.
The diversity offered by the Club's members - over 2,400 of Wake County's leaders in government, law, industry, business and education - creates an unmatched energy and spirit in this downtown location. For more information, please visit www.capitalraleigh.com.
About The Big Bad Ball
Presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives, the Big Bad Ball will be held October 2nd from 7p.m. - 1a.m. at the Capital City Club. Tickets for the Big Bad Ball are $125 each. All guests can enjoy five open bars; scrumptious food selections including hors d'oeuvres, pasta and carving stations, desserts and a late night breakfast. Attendees also get a chance to participate in a silent auction, a Fink's Jewelers door prize and a raffle for a $10,000 cash prize. Proceeds from the Big Bad Ball support the Hospice of Wake County Indigent Patient Fund and the Horizons Grief Center.
To purchase tickets or learn more about the Big Bad Ball, please visit www.bigbadball.com or call Hospice of Wake County at 919-828-0890.
About Hospice of Wake County
Your community hospice since 1979, Hospice of Wake County provides physical, emotional and spiritual care to those living with advanced illness, their caregivers and those who have lost a loved one regardless of age, race, religion or financial circumstances. Service areas include Wake, Johnston, Franklin, Durham and Harnett counties. Guided by community-based boards of directors and trustees and supported by a dedicated professional staff, the goal of Hospice of Wake County is to provide compassionate hospice care that allows patients to enjoy every moment of their lives to the fullest. For more information call 919-828-0890 or visit http://www.hospiceofwake.org
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