May 30, 2024
Corks & Crush event raises more than $922K
Tacoma, Wash. — More than 420 community members gathered for the 18th annual Corks & Crush event May 18 for MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation, which benefits MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital’s programs and services.
The wine tasting and fundraising gala raised more than $922,000 to support access to high-quality medical care in East Pierce County, which continues to grow.
The Puget Sound Regional Council projects the city of Puyallup will gain more than 13,000 new residents in less than six years. Good Samaritan Hospital needs to keep pace with this growing population, and events like Corks & Crush help address unmet health needs, delays in accessing proper care, and avoidable hospitalizations.
“It’s truly been my honor and privilege to serve as the Corks & Crush co-chair and work alongside a phenomenal team of community volunteers who share our vision of expanding access to and elevating the level of care at Good Samaritan,” said Laurie Wheeler, chief operating officer of MultiCare’s Information Services and Technology department. “I’m thankful to everyone for supporting our community’s health, healing and well-being through philanthropy.”
Presenting sponsors for Corks & Crush were Edward Jones and Howard S. Wright.
About MultiCare Foundations
MultiCare Foundations is a group of local, community-based 501(c)3 organizations that help children, families, and individuals access quality health care close to home, regardless of their ability to pay.
Donations to the Foundations help MultiCare expand access to care so that children, youth and adults can receive the medical support they need through every stage of life.
Programs and services that are supported by MultiCare Foundations include behavioral health, cardiac care, oncology and more. Find opportunities to give or get involved at give.multicare.org.
About MultiCare
MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization with 12 hospitals and more than 22,000 team members. We are committed to achieving our mission of healing and a healthy future and delivering world-class health outcomes and an exceptional experience.
As one of the largest community-based, locally governed health systems in Washington state, our comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and dedicated specialty services. For more information, visit multicare.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.