August 11, 2014
West Columbia, S.C.– The Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope will host the third annual “Wine on the River” at Stone River and the West Columbia Riverwalk on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Surrounded by the beautiful sights and sounds along the Congaree River, “Wine on the River” features wine tastings, cuisine from Midlands restaurants and musical entertainment from Jim LeBlanc.
Guests can sample a variety of red and white wines, craft beers and delicious foods from food and beverage sponsors including Travinia Italian Kitchen, Alodia’s Cucina Italiana, Bogart’s, Budweiser of Columbia, Café Strudel, Capital City Club, Conquest Brewery, Famously Frozen, Grapes and Gallery, Ms. B’s Southern Kitchen, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, Sam’s Fine Wine and Spirits and Whole Foods.
In addition, attendees can learn how to join Women of Hope, a women’s giving circle that is part of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation. Established in 2011, Women of Hope identifies health issues in the Midlands and works to bring about positive change.
Proceeds from “Wine on the River” will benefit theLexington Medical Center Women and Children’s Fund, which provides clothing and basic supplies for newborns whose parents are in financial need, infant CPR kits for families of special care infants and education materials for new mothers.
Last year, more than 500 people attended “Wine on the River.” In the past two years, the event has raised more than $45,000. Tickets for Wine on the River are $30 in advance and $40 at the entrance. To purchase tickets, call (803) 791-2540 or go to LMCFoundation.com and click on the Eventbrite link on that page. Food, wine and some beers are included in the admission price. There will be a cash bar for additional types of beer and beverages.
“Wine on the River” sponsors include MidSouth Termite & Pest Control, Hometown Columbia, Celebrations/Event Management, Lexington Women’s Care, Lexington OB/GYN, Carolina Women’s Physicians, Southern Urogynecology, Lexington Orthopaedics, Sandhills Women’s Care, Belk, First Citizens Bank, APEX Investment Advisors LLC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Burkett, Burkett, and Burkett Certified Public Accountants, Lexington Oncology, Lexington Radiology Associates, Prudential, M & W Towing, Time Warner Cable, BB&T, Parker Poe, L. A. Barrier & Son Inc., Southern Surgical Group and Ms. Betty McWhorter.
Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It anchors a health care network that includes five community medical centers and employs a staff of more than 8,000 health care professionals. The hospital is ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro and #2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” by SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. Lexington Medical Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence and has a clinical research and education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and more than 70 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 25,000 surgeries. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.
