In order to reduce the possible spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Indiana, Meridian Health Services is rescheduling Rialzo, its charity benefit gala, on April 18, 2020 to April 10, 2021. “While Rialzo is our signature event and fundraiser, our mission is to make our communities healthier, and we need to lead by example in…
from The Star Press In just over a month, Meridian Health Services will host the 11th annual charity gala, Rialzo, at the Horizon Convention Center. Thousands are expected to “party with a purpose.” Currently, tickets are very limited. Here is what you need to know to prepare for Rialzo XI: When and where: Save the date! Rialzo…
Gov. Eric Holcomb is the recipient of Meridian Health Services’ 2020 Spirit of Meridian Award, a recognition that pays tribute to an individual who demonstrates proactive actions in promoting healthier communities. “We could think of no one who has had more impact in a just a short period of time on the overall health and health education of our state,” said Hank Milius, Meridian’s president and chief executive officer.
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…