Saving Lives One Handbag at a Time: ELGA’s “Raise the Purse” Event Returns for Another Year
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On November 10th, ELGA Credit Union Foundation for IMPACT hosted their 3rd annual Raise the Purse event, benefiting Hurley Children’s Hospital. Raise the Purse is a live auction of stylish, designer bags. All proceeds from the auction go towards the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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This year, ELGA was able to raise $68,001 to benefit the NICU at Hurley Children’s Hospital!
Because of the amazing efforts of the Raise the Purse committee, sponsors and attendees, the funds raised will help purchase a Philips IntelliVue X3 portable ECG monitor which can save a baby’s life as it monitors vital signs during transport.
Organizers of this event were able to secure a $5,000 gift courtesy of Co-op Financial Services Miracle Match program.
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We at Hurley Children’s Hospital are so grateful for the continued support of ELGA Credit Union and the community who supported this glamorous event. While only some may have walked away with a purse, everyone walked away knowing that their efforts contributed to saving a child’s life.
MeKenzie Phillips is the CMN Office and Fundraising Associate at Hurley Foundation. Comments or questions about this blog? Email mphilli5@hurleymc.com.