LaDonna Gatlin
The Volunteers of OakBend Medical Center are holding their second Power of the Purse fundraiser to raise money that will be donated to the renovation of the hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit.
Each year, the volunteers donate money that has been raised through various events such as craft and bake sales and through the sales of popcorn, pickles and items in the gift shop. Last year, the volunteers raised $17,000 at the Power of the Purse to help with renovations in the Skilled Nursing Unit, the only part of the original hospital.
This year’s event will take place on Thursday, April 6th from 11AM – 1PM at Safari Texas. The Power of the Pur$e event will include lunch and a silent auction of a variety of purses ranging from everyday purses to designer bags.
Melissa Wilson of Fox 26 will be emceeing the program. The keynote speaker this year will be LaDonna Gatlin. LaDonna, a native Texan, is the sister of County Music’s Gatlin Bros. and is a performer, professional speaker and author.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.oakbendmedcenter.org under the events section or call (281) 341-2864. For additional information for tickets or sponsorships email ldrummond@obmc.org.