EDINBURG, Texas - The Renaissance Cancer Foundation says it surpassed its fundraising goal at the recent Ritmo en Fuego gala held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.
The nonprofit organization is affiliated with DHR Health.
The event raised $479,073. The funds will help underserved cancer patients in Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, and Willacy counties.
Renaissance Cancer Foundation Executive Director Evelyn Saenz said the annual gala is the non-profit’s signature fundraising event. She said it enables the organization to fulfill its mission of assisting underserved cancer patients through a variety of ways including financial aid, transportation support, oncology wigs and more.
This year's gala featured a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, a silent auction, and live music headlined by the multi-talented Republic of the Music band from San Diego, California. Post-gala festivities offered attendees the chance to "meet and greet" the band.
“I would like to express my gratitude for the collective efforts that led to the success of the event,” Saenz said. “I would like to specifically acknowledge the event's platinum sponsors, which included Bert Ogden Auto Group, DHR Health, Lone Star National Bank, Millennium Copier Systems and Supplies, Luby’s Culinary Services, Dale Linebarger and Family, and Juan and Diana Peña.”
DHR Health Senior Executive Vice President Marissa Castañeda said the gala “not only celebrates the Foundation's mission but also secures essential funds for the upcoming year.”
Those interested in sponsoring opportunities for the next gala can contact Renaissance Cancer Foundation Executive Director Saenz via email at ev.saenz@dhr-rgv.com.
