2009 Annual Fundraising Event a success
“How Medicine Solves Crime” was the theme of this year’s Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation fundraising event held April 16 in Madison The event grossed approximately $115,000, and featured Gary Telgenhoff, MD, a Las Vegas pathologist and consultant to the television series,
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Thanks to all who sponsored or attended the event as well as those who contributed auction items or bought raffle tickets. Special thanks to WPS Health Insurance for contributing as the event’s presenting sponsor. Proceeds are vital to the Foundation’s scholarship and grant programs, which offer financial assistance and encouragement to students in medical and health care programs struggling with mounting school debt and help support community health education and projects throughout the state.
Thank you again to all who helped make this year’s event such a great success. Watch for details on next year’s program in the months ahead.
Attendees pose for a group photo.
Attendees survey the wide array of auction items.
Gary Telgenhoff, MD, featured speaker addressed the crowd.
Presenting Sponsor: WPS Health Insurance.
2009 Raffle
Congratulations to Larry Platt, MD, of Racine, who won this year's raffle! He will enjoy a Wisconsin vacation package including lodging, restaurants and activities for four destinations in the state, plus luggage, wine and more! Thank you to all who participated.