T
he Emerald Ball, hosted by Sacred Heart Foundation and Sacred Heart
Hospital on the Emerald Coast, was held May 18 at the Hilton Sandestin
Beach Golf Resort and Spa. The Emerald Ball benefits the expansion of
the Comprehensive Spine Program at Sacred Heart Hospital, as well as
a celebration of the successful completion of the Second Century Campaign that was
launched in 2013 and raised $5.3 million. Adding in operating rooms, emergency beds, a
new patient unit, and much more the hospital has now been named one of America’s Top
Hospitals five times in the last 16 years since it opened. Not only opening new rooms and
units, now Sacred Heart Hospital can provide more access to patients in need with the
expanding of the Spine Program.
Guests were encouraged to wear shades of emerald for the elegant evening of dinner
and dancing with Bay Bridge Band. The evening also included a live painting from 2019
local artist of the year Jenna Varney as she painted “Emerald and Turquoise waves,” a
wine and bourbon pull, Photo Booth, and one lucky individual winning $5,000 shopping
experience at McCaskill & Company Jewelers.
The Hive Creative Consulting put together this spectacular event, and added a lovely
VIP section filled with appetizers and champagne separate from the ballroom. A beautiful
Emerald Coast event supporting the community.
photos & story by
Shanna Magnuson
VIP Destin at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa
The Emerald Ball
June 2019 | 21
Morgan & Brett Teschner
Courtney & Zach Burger
Erin Bakker, Carly Harmer, Janet Piepul, Lisa Wainright & Ali Weil
Christa Allen & Amber Lewis
Meredith & Jay Neese
Jason & Rachel Scarbrough
Meghan & Jonathan Upfold
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