CONTACT: Simone Lindsay, 410-871-6836
SLindsay@CarrollHospitalCenter.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (October 26, 2009) — It was a day filled with laughter and messages of hope as about 150 people gathered for Carroll Hospital Center’s annual Hope and Healing luncheon on Sunday, October 11 at the Inn at Roop’s Mill in Westminster, Md. The event, held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, was a huge success, raising more than $22,000 in net proceeds for The Breast Center at Carroll Hospital Center.

Baltimore Sun columnist, Susan Reimer, served as guest speaker and gave a humorous and poignant presentation on the challenges of juggling family and a career. The event also featured speakers, Ronda Badiang, a breast cancer survivor, and Linda Mills, Hope and Healing committee chair, as well as door prizes and a silent auction.

A special thanks to this year’s pink ribbon sponsor Alliance Hematology Oncology/Carroll Cancer Center.

Carroll Hospital Center, founded in 1961 as Carroll County General Hospital, is a nonprofit, acute care facility offering the latest in medical technology, experienced medical professionals in a variety of specialties and a continuum of programs and services to meet the needs of the community.

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