from the Star Press MUNCIE, Ind. — Leah Wooten stood on stage at the Horizon Convention Center in front of nearly 1,000 people Saturday night, a video of her and her 6-month-old daughter Jolee playing behind her. As her child’s big, bright eyes shone onscreen, it reminded Wooten just how far she has come. She…
Philanthropic endeavors have leaders who believe in the cause and champion for it! For a decade, Charlie Sursa and Fred Reese have been particularly instrumental in Meridian’s philanthropic efforts and are being recognized as recipients of Meridian’s 2019 Spirit of Meridian Award. Philanthropy means the love of humanity—it is the pulse of not-for-profit organizations such…
from The StarPress In just a few months, Meridian Health Services will host the 10th running of its annual charity gala, Rialzo. Meridian has already announced details about the event so guests can start planning their night out in downtown Muncie. Here’s what we know so far. When and where: Go ahead and mark this date on…
from The StarPress In photos, it’s elegant dresses, wild tuxedos, four-course meals and ice sculptures. There’s dancing, singing and elaborate décor. One year, a chocolate dessert was served in the shape of a sparkling red shoe. The next, there were belly dancers and a live goat. The glitz and glamour, and sometimes the silliness, are what…
from The StarPress MUNCIE, Ind. — It was evident the opioid crisis hits close to home for many local residents as a group of 1,000 echoing voices within the Horizon Convention Center quickly fell silent Saturday night. Terry Whitt Bailey, director of community development with the city of Muncie, stood at the podium at Rialzo IX, Meridian…
from TheStarPress MUNCIE, Ind. — We’re edging closer and closer to Rialzo, and a selected group of guests got a sneak peek of what the annual charity gala will entail. Meridian Health Services held a Rialzo preview party — the party before the “purpose with a party,” if you will — which gave corporate sponsors and…
from The Muncie Journal Muncie, IN—Meridian Health Services’ Rialzo, its annual charity gala, will have a distinctively magical feel this year designed to focus on the new Maternal Treatment Program. Beth Clark, Meridian’s Vice President of Marketing, unveiled the theme for Rialzo IX at a press conference yesterday which is, Meridian’s Magic Carpet Ride – Elevating…
from TheStarPress MUNCIE, Ind. — We know the dress colors. We know the cause. And after a press conference Wednesday, we know what theme and band Meridian Health Services has chosen for its ninth annual Rialzo charity gala. Meridian announced its fundraising event will be called “Meridian’s Magic Carpet Ride: Elevating the Maternal Treatment Program.” Beth Clark, Meridian’s…
from The StarPress MUNCIE, Ind. — Those planning to attend Meridian Health Services’ ninth annual Rialzo charity gala can go ahead and start looking for their evening attire. Meridian announced the event’s theme colors early Tuesday on its Facebook page, giving guests a chance to purchase any dresses, ties and accessories with a four-month head start. Dress…
from TheStarPress It must have been an uncomfortable question Hank Milius, president and CEO of Meridian Health Services was asked: “What are we doing with addicted babies?” The answer, he said, was nothing. That was several years ago, and the person asking the question was his wife, Terri. Patients were falling through the cracks, Milius said.…