Community members in and around Pana have the opportunity to participate in raffles and a golf outing to support the Pana Community Hospital Foundation.  The healthcare provider’s fundraising arm is looking to complete its current campaign, which has a goal of bringing in $125,000.  They are currently around two-thirds of the way to the target amount.  The funds would go towards a new 3D mammography machine for the hospital.

The raffle drawings will be held on Friday, July 3.  Melissa Rybolt, the foundation’s executive director, says drawn winners can choose from any of the available prizes. 

The prizes include an Adirondack double glider, St. Louis Cardinals tickets, and a high-top cooler. 

The other prizes are a meat bundle, a gas/groceries credit, and a gift card to the restaurant inside Pana Community Hospital. 

The Pana Community Hospital Foundation’s 33rd Annual Golf Scramble is scheduled for Friday, August 21 at the Moweaqua Golf Course.  Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the shotgun start an hour later.  Space for golfers is limited, but there are also opportunities to donate and sponsor the outing. 

As described, funds raised will help finance a new 3D mammography machine.  Pana Community Hospital has one currently, but it is nearing the end of the model’s typical lifespan. 

More information on, and registration for, both fundraising promotions are available by contacting Melissa Rybolt at (217) 562-6340 or mrybolt@panahospital.com.

Melissa Rybolt appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.