CRMC is proud to announce that Hospice of Cullman County recently held its annual MEGA CASH Draw Down, which serves as a fundraiser benefiting indigent patient care. The event made more than $34,000 for Hospice of Cullman County.

This year’s auction featured lots of changes and excitement. From a new meal, donated by the CRMC Cafeteria Partner, Morrison’s to almost 70 percent of ticket holders opting to purchase $25 insurance for their tickets, which gave them second chance at the winnings; the event was destined to be one to remember. The final two ticket holders, Frances Cooper and Riley Yeager decided to split the $10,000 cash prize prior to the final ticket drawing which donated $1,500 back to Hospice of Cullman County. Other winners included: Lou Thomas who won the $500 Ticket Drawing and Glenda Wright who won the $1,000 ticket drawing.

“The additional cash giveaways for $500 and $1,000 during the event increased the number in attendance through the end of this year’s event,” CRMC Hospice of Cullman County Board Event Chair, Randy Weathersby said. “The usual delicious cakes contributed by local cooks known for their pastry sensations and door prizes donated by local businesses were as always, a tremendous hit.”

Special thanks to the following for donating cakes and items auctioned during the event Alabama Protein, 5-day Gatlinburg Condo Stay; Buna Burns, Hummingbird Cake and Peanut Brittle; Sherlene Coffey, Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight; Designs By Grace, Lemon Cake; Sabre Freeman Italian Cream Cake; Nell Dunlap, Strawberry Cake and Coconut Cake; Cynthia Johnson, Chocolate Chocolate Cake; Doris Patterson, Chocolate Ganache Cake and Fresh Coconut Cake; Jo Schaffer, Fresh Apple Cake and Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake; and Elizabeth Mosley Italian Cream Cake and Divinity.

Thanks to the following businesses and individuals who generously donated door prizes for the event —Cullman Power Board, Nell Dunlap, Clara Kent, Traditions Bank and From the Heart, Amy Walker, Walker Brothers LTD, Ed White Jewelers, Werner’s, Lori Tafazoli, Blanche Kent, Bill Oliver, Greg Picogna, Peggy Doss, Martha Hart and Emily Niezer Johnston Also, thanks to Greg Picogna, Edward Jones Investments for serving as the Event Ticket Sponsor.

For more information about CRMC’s Hospice of Cullman County, call their office at (256) 739-5185 or visit online at www.hospiceofcullmancounty.com.