October 26, 2010 > 24th Annual Top Hat Fundraiser is a Great Success 24th Annual Top Hat Fundraiser is a Great Success Event Proceeds to Support Leading Edge Technology The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation's 24th annual Top Hat dinner dance took place on Saturday, October 9 and raised more than $165,000 for the bi-plane cath lab. This advanced piece of equipment will enable our dedicated physicians to offer state-of-the-art treatment to stroke and cardiovascular patients. "The evening was fantastic, and we supported a very worthwhile cause," said Dr. Kranthi Achanta, who chaired the event. "I am very proud that the event was able to generate so much community support for this important technological advance at Washington Hospital." Close to 600 guests attended the gala which for the third consecutive year took place under the grand tent on the grounds of Washington West. The event featured a hosted reception, dinner, a live auction and entertainment. After dinner, guests had the option of listening to Larry Walker Trio's in the Anderson Auditoriums or dancing to Pride & Joy under the grand tent. The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation would like to extend a special thank you to Presenting Sponsor, Janice Futch-Claridge and Benefactor-level sponsors - Fremont Bank and Professional Home Care Associates. Thank you to Environmental Services, Facility Services, Security, Education, Volunteer Services, Community Relations, Edit One Productions, Engineering, R.K. Electric, Sunstate Equipment Company and Corinthian International Parking Services who worked so hard to help make this an event to remember. Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation would like to extend a warm thank you to Top Hat XXIV Sponsors: PRESENTING SPONSOR ¥ Janice Futch-Claridge BENEFACTOR SPONSORS ¥ Fremont Bank ¥ Professional Home Care Associates PATRON / PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR ¥ California Cardiovascular Consultants and Medical Associates AND California Hospitalist Medical Corporation PATRON / ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR ¥ John T. Dearborn M.D. and Associates PATRON / DINNER SPONSOR ¥ Northern California Anesthesia Associates CHAMPION SPONSORS ¥ Drs. Ranu Grewal-Bahl & Michael Bastasch ¥ California Cardiopulmonary Perfusion Inc. ¥ Freed & Associates ¥ Fremont Healthcare Center ¥ Gonsalves & Kozachenko ¥ Jacobs Engineering ¥ R.K. Electric, Inc. ¥ Swinerton Builders TOP HAT SPONSORS ¥ Cargill Salt ¥ Fong & Chan Architects, Inc. ¥ Fremont Emergency Medical Group, Inc. ¥ Dr. Prasad Kilaru TABLE SPONSORS ¥ 1st United Services Credit Union ¥ Dr. Kranthi Achanta ¥ Avalon Spa & Salon ¥ Bank of America Merrill Lynch ¥ Dale Hardware ¥ Dutra Enterprises ¥ Nancy Farber ¥ Fremont Firefighters, Local 1689 ¥ Haller's Pharmacy ¥ Dr. Sandeep Kunwar ¥ McKesson Automation ¥ Medtronic, Inc. ¥ Murco Management ¥ Ohlone College Foundation ¥ Pan Pacific Bank ¥ Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center ¥ Pathways Home Health & Hospice ¥ Precision SurgiCenter ¥ Royal Ambulance ¥ Securitas Security Services USA ¥ Dr. Bernard & Nancy Stewart ¥ The Outsource Group ¥ Union Bank ¥ VALIC Financial Advisors ¥ Valley Medical Oncology Consultants ¥ Vintaco ¥ Washington Outpatient Surgery Center ¥ Washington Radiologists Medical Group ¥ Washington Township Medical Group ¥ Western Laboratories Medical Group ¥ Windor County Drive Care Center ¥ Windsor Park Care Center