Officials gather for Mainstreet Credit Union sponsorship of Hospice gala (Photo Courtesy of St. Joseph's Hospice)

Officials gather for Mainstreet Credit Union sponsorship of Hospice gala (Photo Courtesy of St. Joseph's Hospice)

Hospice Fundraiser Gets Sponsorship Boost

By Josh Boyce

April 28, 2015 - 5:22pm

One of St. Joseph's Hospice's biggest annual fundraisers is getting a significant boost.

Mainstreet Credit Union is this year's supernova sponsor of the Dancing Under the Stars Gala and has contributed $15,000 to the cause.

Hospice spokesperson Maria Muscedere says the event is into its 10th year. It's raised over $750,000 to date including over $100,000 last year.

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The event, at DeGroot's, is being held Saturday, November 7. Tickets are $100 each and will go on sale in June.

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