SBL Hospice Binga Funds Hospice House

SBL Hospice Binga Funds Hospice House

SBL Hospice Binga is already sold out, but community members can still support the event by purchasing raffle tickets for an iPad or Apple Smart Watch.

Net proceeds will support the new Hospice House, which is currently being built north of the Health Center.

The annual fundraiser will be held at the Mattoon Eagles Club, located at 1917 Oak Avenue, on Tuesday, September 20. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with food and beverages available for purchase. Early-bird Binga starts at 5:30 p.m., and the game opens to everyone at 6 p.m.

Raffle tickets can be purchased for a chance to win one of two great prizes that evening. One raffle is for a Series 7 Apple Smart Watch, complete with a midnight aluminum case and sport band. The other is for an Apple iPad, which boasts a 10.2-inch screen.

Both prizes were generously donated by County Office Products, Inc. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each, or three for $10. To purchase tickets, call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511 or visit www.sarahbush.org. Winners will be drawn on September 20 during Binga, but you need not be present to win.

Community members who participate at Binga can help provide comfort and end-of-life care to hospice patients and their families. The new Hospice House will be a beautiful 14,470 square-foot facility complete with eight private suites, a family gathering space, beautiful landscaping and more to help make patients’ last days as comfortable as possible.

SBL Health Foundation Special Events Officer Kim Lockart said, “Your donation will directly impact patients throughout East Central and Southern Illinois, providing them with a home-like, peaceful place to spend their last days with loved ones and hospice nurses just steps away.”

SBL thanks this year’s Title Sponsors: Blake’s Shining Star and the Durdel Family; Cromwell Media; Grunloh Construction Inc; and Washington Savings Bank for their generous support. SBL also thanks Event Sponsors: Floyd and Marilyn Miller and Laborer’s Local 159. SBL also thanks Bereavement Sponsors: Mr. Roger & Dr. Ann Beck; J.J. Collins; The Gagliardo Family; Dr. William Hill; Ms. Linda K. Keeler; Mr. & Mrs. Paul McKillip; Slumberland Furniture; and Bill & Kim Uphoff for their compassionate gifts.

For more information, contact the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511.