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POLAND — The 14th annual Autumn Night Out to benefit the hospice program at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice was held at the Poland Springs Inn and Resort Oct.20, and support for the independent, non-profit organization exceeded all expectations.
The event raised more than $100,000, making it the most successful fundraiser of any kind in the organization’s history. The success was in part because of contributions from sponsors, those who donated auction items, many volunteers, and attendees who bid on auction items.
“The generosity of those who support our organization at events like Autumn Night Out continues to amaze,” said AHCH resident and CEO Kenneth Albert. “The success of our community events helps to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of all patients regardless of their ability to pay. We are both grateful for and humbled by the support.”
A live auction led by Maine humorist Gary Crocker followed dinner. Some interesting items up for bid included a Gulf of Maine tuna fishing expedition, an in-home dining experience with Hell’s Kitchen participant/celebrity chef Heidi Parent, an adult-sized wooden rocking horse and an African safari.
One of the highlights of the evening was the launch of the Life Happens Fund, which is dedicated to providing support that cannot be received in another fashion to improve a patient’s quality of life. A video telling the story of AHCH’s ability to make a patient’s dying wish to see a Red Sox game at Fenway Park come true introduced the concept of the fund. Attendees responded with $16,000 in cash donations.
For more than 50 years, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has grown to become known as one of Maine’s most respected home health and hospice care agencies. To learn more about AHCH, including employment and volunteer opportunities, visit www.ahch.org or call the marketing and development office at 207-777-7740, ext. 1407.
