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More than 450 supporters turned out on Saturday, April 14, 2007 for Deborah Hospital Foundation’s Second Annual Red Tie Gala, featuring WPVI-TV’s Erin O'Hearn as emcee, and entertainment from Charlie Thomas’ Drifters. The event, which took place at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, raised over $86,000 in support of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, which, for 85 years, has never billed a patient for heart, lung, or vascular care.

President of Deborah Heart and Lung Center and Deborah Hospital Foudation, John Ernst (far right) and wife Cheryl (second from left) greet Greg Olsen (second from right) and his guest

Silent and Live Auctions raise vital funds for Deborah
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Live and silent auctions helped make the evening a resounding success raising vital funds for the benefit of Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Featured items included an exclusive vacation package at Canyon Ranch Resort in Tucson, Arizona, which was the top live-auction item, bringing in an impressive $7,500. A Philly Sports Fantasy Package topped out at $4,000 for premium tickets to Sixers, Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers games.

Dr. Augustine Agocha, Chair, Ambulatory Care Medicine, Chair, Department of Cardiology (center left) and Dr. Lynn McGrath, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Chair, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery (center right) enjoy the opportunity for a souvenir photo with the Charlie Thomas’ Drifters

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Jay Hadley, Chief Operating Officer for Deborah Hospital Foundation, and his wife Janet pose for a formal portrait


Emcee Erin O'Hearn addresses the sold-out crowd |