November 8, 2011 > Top Hat 25th Silver Anniversary Receives Record Support Top Hat 25th Silver Anniversary Receives Record Support Event Proceeds Will Benefit the Sandy Amos, RN Infusion Center at Washington Hospital The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation's 25th Silver Anniversary Top Hat Dinner Dance took place on Saturday, October 8 and raised more than $194,000 to support the new Sandy Amos, R.N. Infusion Center at Washington Hospital. "I would like to sincerely thank our sponsors and attendees who came out to support this cause," said Demetrious Shaffer, President of the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. "Since the Foundation's first Top Hat event in 1986, we have contributed more than $1.6 million to benefit patients at Washington Hospital." Located on the second floor of Washington West, the new infusion center will offer a comfortable venue for patients who require frequent infusion therapy. Instead of traveling out of the area or being admitted to the hospital for treatment, patients will now have the option to receive their therapy close to home, in a peaceful and tranquil setting. A record 700 guests attended the gala, which took place under a beautiful tent on the grounds of Washington West. Dinner featured surprise operatic performances by The Singing Waiters. After dinner, guests danced until midnight to the sounds of the ever popular Joe Sharino Band. Special thanks to Anniversary Sponsor, Janice Futch-Claridge and Benefactor-level sponsors - Fremont Orthopedic & Rehabilitative Medicine (FORM); Fremont Bank; Northern California Anesthesia Associates and Professional Home Care Associates. Thank you to Dr. Carmen Agcaoili and Dr. Dianne Martin, for chairing Top Hat XXV and to all the committee members who worked so hard to make Top Hat XXV a special event and celebrate 25 years of giving back to Washington Hospital. Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation would like to extend a warm thank you to Top Hat XXV Sponsors: Anniversary Sponsor Janice Futch-Claridge Benefactor Sponsors FORM - Fremont Orthopaedic & Rehabilitative Medicine/ Fremont Bank Northern California Anesthesia Associates Professional Home Care Associates Patron Sponsors Patron / Dinner Sponsor California Cardiovascular Consultants and Medical Associates & California Hospitalist Medical Corporation Patron / Entertainment Sponsor John T. Dearborn, M.D. and Associates Patron / Program Sponsor Valley Medical Oncology Consultants Patron / Photography Sponsor Washington Township Medical Foundation Champion Sponsors Carmencita Agcaoili, M.D. Electro Imaging Solutions, Inc. Freed & Associates Fremont Healthcare Center Fremont Surgery Center Gonsalves & Kozachenko Jacobs Engineering Dianne C. Martin, M.D. Murco Management Palo Alto Medical Foundation R.K. Electric, Inc. Swinerton Builders Ambassadors Sponsors 1st United Services Credit Union Avalon Spa & Salon Bank of America Merrill Lynch Dr. and Mrs. David S. Cheng City Building, Inc. Nancy Farber Fremont Emergency Medical Group, Inc. George Mark Children's House Ambassadors Sponsors (continued) Haller's Pharmacies Sandeep Kunwar, M.D. Ohlone College Foundation The Outsource Group Pan Pacific Bank Park Central Care & Rehabilitation Center Eva S. Quiroz, M.D. Royal Ambulance Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. The Stahl Companies, Inc. Dr. Bernard and Nancy Stewart Sycomp, A Technology Company VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. Vintaco, Inc. Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Washington Hospital Intensivist Group Washington Outpatient Surgery Center Washington Radiologists Medical Group, Inc. Western Laboratories Medical Group Windsor Country Drive Care Center / Windsor Park Care Center Top Hat Sponsors Diversified Clinical Services Emerald Packaging, Inc. Fong & Chan Architects, Inc. Masonic Homes of California Medtronic, Inc. Norcal Ambulance Service Payden & Rygel Triage Consulting Group TRISTAR Risk Management Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation coordinates and supports several community programs and events throughout the year. To learn more, call (510) 791-3428 or visit www.whhs.com and click on "giving and volunteering."