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The Little Black Dress Party raises more than $223,000 to support local healthcare programs

The White-Wilson Community Foundation’s annual Little Black Dress Party raised over $223,000 last month to support healthcare programs in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. Honorary chairs Dr. Patrick and Sandra Anastasio welcomed attendees and encouraged community involvement in improving healthcare access. “We so appreciate the opportunity to come together with many influential leaders and raise […]

Dr. Patrick and Mrs. Sandra Anastasio on stage. (WWMC)

The White-Wilson Community Foundation’s annual Little Black Dress Party raised over $223,000 last month to support healthcare programs in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties.

  • More than 450 guests attended the gala at the Grand Sandestin Hotel and Golf Resort. The event featured dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, a premium wine raffle and an ultimate bar raffle.

Honorary chairs Dr. Patrick and Sandra Anastasio welcomed attendees and encouraged community involvement in improving healthcare access.

“We so appreciate the opportunity to come together with many influential leaders and raise funds for those in need,” said Mrs. Anastasio. “As members of the local health care community ourselves, we understand the importance of supporting health and wellness programs focused on increasing access to care, and we are truly grateful to those who made the night a success. It will have an impact on our community for long to come.”

Proceeds will benefit the foundation’s community health initiatives, which have helped provide mental health medications, breast cancer screenings and treatment, vision equipment, wellness exams, sports physicals and emergency care for victims of sexual assault.

  • “We understand that many in our community lack essential and critical care,” said Teresa Halverson, Chair of the Board of Directors. “The proceeds from this event will enable us to forge partnerships that enhance access to life-changing health services for individuals who might otherwise go without.”

The White-Wilson Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on improving community health through education, collaboration and financial investment.

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