The Friends Gala

First Event a Fantastic Success
The Friends of Saint Francis held our inaugural Friends Gala on March 5 at Isle Casino, and experienced an incredible night of fun and fundraising! The event drew 236 attendees (with over 40 event volunteers!) and has raised $107,000 to date. Contributions will benefit local cancer and cardiac care patient funds and help improve the overall quality of life for Saint Francis patients and families. Our Bid Board, Live Auction and Premier Auctions alone raised nearly $33,000!

Event highlights included:
  • Members Only, an '80s tribute band from Springfield that headlined the event, was underwritten by Bart Ozbun and Garrett Ozbun with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. 
  • Isle Casino, our Platinum Bar sponsor, covered the cost of all beverages for the entire night.
  • The Southeast Missourian was there taking event pictures, which are available here.
  • Gala photos can also be viewed at #2016friendsgala - or The Friends of Saint Francis Facebook page for event photos.
Thank you to all our sponsors and our attendees, and to those who volunteered or contributed in any way. We look forward to surpassing our goals at the second annual event in 2017!
Ken Hayden Memorial Golf Tournament

Tee Off for a Terrific Cause 
The 13th Annual Ken Hayden Memorial Golf Tournament at Bent Creek Golf Course is just around the bend - on Monday, May 16. This golf tournament has raised more than $613,000 since its inception and helps countless patients and their families in the region that Saint Francis serves. Named in memory of Ken Hayden, who loved helping people and playing golf, the outing's proceeds assist Saint Francis Healthcare System patients and their families in need in a variety of beneficial ways. 

There's still plenty of time to find your foursome and register! Click here to sign up for this fun-filled golf event brought to you by The Friends of Saint Francis. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

The Friends Wi-Fi Donation

((( Wi-Fi ))) to the Highest Power 
The Friends has made a powerful technology donation to Saint Francis! The Medical Center's Guest Wi-Fi ("The Friends Wi-Fi") has been upgraded to a more reliable connection and faster speeds throughout the campus. This recent upgrade provides the very latest in fiber Wi-Fi technology to fully support: 
  • Larger numbers of simultaneous guest connections around the entire Medical Center 
  • Audio and video streaming, which will no longer max out Wi-Fi connection capacity 
Plus, The Friends also picked up the charge for charging stations that will be installed very soon around the Medical Center, so guests can easily boost their electronic devices.

Share Day

Do Good at Don Carlos - 
All March Long! Right now, Don Carlos Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria is The Friends' exclusive Share Day restaurant partner. Throughout the month of March, a portion of all dining proceeds will be donated to support Saint Francis Healthcare System patients and their families. 

Plus, mention "Saint Francis" during your meal and enjoy 10 percent off your entire order (excluding alcohol) in March. Stop by any day of the week this month for a delicious Mexican meal that's for a phenomenal cause ... at a fantastic price! 

March Share Day Details 
  • Don Carlos * Monday-Saturday, 11 am-9 pm 
  • Sunday, 11 am-6 pm 
  • West Park Mall, 3049 William Street * Cape Girardeau *
  • 10 percent off your entire meal when you mention "Saint Francis"
Friends of Saint Francis
Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation
211 Saint Francis Drive  ·  Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
573-331-5790  ·  foundation.sfmc.net