New cancer center to benefit from OSF Saint Anthony’s Moonlight Mixer

OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center will hold its biennial fundraiser, the Moonlight Mixer, on Saturday, Sept. 28, benefiting the new cancer center on the Alton campus.

The new OSF Moeller Cancer Center is located at 2200 Central Ave. Doors open to general attendees at 6 p.m. with a VIP entry at 5 p.m. Parking and valet are available onsite in the OSF Saint Anthony’s main parking lot.

This year’s event will feature an upscale tropical luau theme, complete with a local pig roast. All proceeds raised during the event will benefit the $2.5 million philanthropic construction goal for the Moeller Cancer Center.

The $14 million Moeller Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art facility for oncology, consolidated under one roof and located on one floor.

To date, over $2 million has been raised through several generous donors, but support is still needed to meet the goal.

“As the center’s opening date approaches in October, the Moonlight Mixer event will be an opportunity for community members to support this overall goal,” said Lee McRaven, Gift Officer.

Attendees are welcome to come dressed to impress in classy luau themed attire. Additionally, local vendors and restaurants will be showcasing their best beverages, entrees and desserts. Entertainment will be provided by the Ralph Butler Trio. Throughout the event, attendees will be given access before the general public to tour OSF Moeller Cancer Center and see first-hand how it will benefit our local community. There will also be an opportunity to honor or support a loved one affected by cancer, as luminaria will be available for purchase and displayed throughout the event.

Tickets to attend the Moonlight Mixer are $75 each and include all food options and two complimentary beverage tickets. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, call Lee McRaven at the OSF Foundation office at (618) 463-5168 or visit www.osfhealthcarefoundation.org/moonlightmixer.

PHOTO: OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center will host the biennial Moonlight Mixer fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 28. Pictured are attendees from the 2017 Moonlight Mixer mixing and mingling at local vendor stations. To purchase tickets for this year’s event, call (618) 463-5168.