HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENT NAMED TOP PHILANTHROPIC PROJECT IN THE STATE

Huntsville – Alabama’s Philanthropic Project of the Year

In Huntsville, a longstanding fundraising event by the Huntsville Hospital Foundation has been crowned as Alabama’s Philanthropic Project of the Year. Awarded for its overwhelming success and influential impact, the Hospital’s 2023 Huntsville Classic concert was recognized during Business Alabama Magazine’s March 1 awards assembly in Birmingham.

A Record-Breaking Event

The 2023 Huntsville Classic was a trailblazing event for not just Huntsville, but the North Alabama region as a whole, raising an impressive $1.7 million. These funds have been utilized to completely cover the cost of a cutting-edge cardiac CT scanner for the charitable Huntsville Hospital Heart Center. This advanced equipment is now improving access to and outcomes for heart patients by significantly cutting diagnostic wait times from several months to merely weeks.

Arrival of State-of-the-Art CT Scanner

A revolutionary addition to the Heart Center, the new CT scanner is expected to arrive in June. This high-tech scanner will be one of only a few of its kind in the nation, putting Huntsville Hospital at the forefront of coronary CT imaging.

Morgan Dennis, vice president of Huntsville Hospital’s Heart Center and Cardiovascular Service Line, elaborated on the benefits of this technologically advanced equipment. “This innovative technology is a paradigm shift in imaging, and provides a substantially better resolution image while also giving our patients significantly less radiation. This improves the diagnostic capabilities for our physicians, allowing for early detection of coronary disease and the opportunity to provide preventative treatment.”

Unprecedented Local Support

The much applauded and lauded Huntsville Classic sponsors and guests were critical in the purchase of this technology. Over 4,600 people attended the May 20, 2023, benefit concert featuring country legend Martina McBride. Together, they raised a phenomenal amount, a true testament to the high value residents place on their community hospital and convenient access to exceptional cardiac careLooking Forward

Now, tickets and sponsorships are already available for Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 2024 Huntsville Classic concert, which features the iconic Steve Miller Band and will be held on Saturday, May 18, at Orion Amphitheatre. For further details regarding tickets and sponsorships, contact hhfoundation@hhsys.org.

Recognized Go-Getters

A variety of organizations were nominated for the 2024 Business Alabama Awards. Other Philanthropic Project of the Year nominees included Alabama Power Foundation, Bank Independent Life Without Limits Half-Marathon, Full Moon BBQ’s Backpack Blessings, and Redstone Federal Credit Union’s support of Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama.

This well-deserved recognition serves as a testament to the earnest efforts and tenacity of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and all who attended the event. Their commitment to improving cardiac facilities and ensuring that the community has access to advanced medical technology in their association with the Huntsville Classic was pivotal.

A hearty congratulations to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and all contributors for their success in the philanthropic arena. May their endeavors continue to benefit the community and save lives.

About the Huntsville Hospital Foundation

The Huntsville Hospital Foundation is a trusted, non-profit organization in Madison County, Alabama. Since its establishment in 1978, the foundation has been improving patient care by funding medical technology and services at Huntsville Hospital, including the new cardiac CT scanner at the Heart Center. They continue to strive towards the betterment of healthcare in Madison County and further afield.