[North Vernon, Indiana] December 5, 2024– Our Hospice of South Central Indiana (OHSCI) will be hosting the 2025 Jennings County Gala on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 6pm. This annual benefit dinner and auction will be held at The Barn at Willow Lake, located at 2060 W 200 N in North Vernon. The theme for the 27th Gala is “Rodeo & Rhinestones.”
 
Attending the Gala
Tickets are $60 each or $450 for a table of eight. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the Gala and will not be sold at the door. This year’s Gala features dinner catered by First Class Catering, cash-bar by Miller’s Tavern, both a silent and live auction, crowning of the 27th Our Hospice Jennings County Gala Queen, and music provided by Jeff Downs. We encourage guests to dress for the Rodeo & Rhinestones theme as they join us for this annual event.

This is the largest fundraiser for Our Hospice patients and their loved ones in the North Vernon area! Proceeds directly support the patients and loved ones cared for by our Jennings County staff. Here’s how you can help:

• Jennings County High School students and Gala Queen Contestants are currently raising funds in the community! The individual who raises the most funds will be crowned Gala Queen, live during the event! You can show your support by voting with your donation at ourhospice.org/events/gala/sponsor-a-queen. The contestants are, Gabriella Alvarado, Emmerson Benson, Macy Bullard, Shelby Davis, Marlee Elston, Graci Ross, Lillian Salomon, Mia Silvey, Caitlyn Thompson, Kate Treadway, Addyson Wisner and Allie Zamora.
• Register to bid and see the auction items beginning Wednesday, February 5th at 8:00 AM by texting OHSCI to 71760. Silent auction bidding opens on Saturday, February 8th at 5:00 PM. There will also be a live auction held at the Gala event.
• Purchase tickets and make your donations at ourhospice.org/gala. Hurry, this event will sell out!
• Sponsor the event at ourhospice.org/events/gala/gala-sponsorship or by calling (812) 314-8048.

“We are excited to celebrate the 27th Annual Our Hospice Jennings County Gala,” said Our Hospice President, Steph Cain. “I’m inspired by these young women and their passion and dedication to raise funds to support hospice care in their community. Thank you for helping us Make Every Moment Count!”
 
This event would not be possible without the generosity of our Sponsors,” said Terry Frederickson, Manager of Resource Development at Our Hospice. “We are so grateful for their support, as well as the support of our benefactors and community members who join us every year. They help us raise funds to bring expert medical care, emotional care, and bereavement support to the people of Jennings County.”
 
More information about the 2024 Gala can be found on our website at ourhospice.org/gala and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Questions should be directed to Tabitha Saltzman at (812) 314-8048 or tsaltzman@crh.org.