Blue Jean Ball tops $100K for second straight year

The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation raised $100,000 during its 13th annual Blue Jean Ball, officials announced Friday. The feat marks the second consecutive year the signature fundraiser has reached the six-figure milestone following last year’s record-breaking total. Held Oct. 3 at Silver Springs Ranch just outside of West Plains, the western-themed event drew community members, local business representatives and donors for dinner, dancing, a silent auction and live music by the Liz Moriondo Band. Proceeds from the event fund patient assistance programs, medical equipment purchases and regional healthcare services across Ozarks Healthcare’s eight-county service area in south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. “The Blue Jean Ball is one of our favorite opportunities to bring our community together for a night of fun while making a meaningful difference for local patients,” said Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy.

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