Overlake Medical Center Raises Record $1.26 Million at Annual Bandage Ball

Bellevue, Wash. – Overlake Medical Center Foundation & Auxiliaries hosted its annual Bandage Ball auction on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, raising over $1.26 million to support Overlake nurses through increased, advanced training and other professional development opportunities.

“This weekend, the Overlake community came together to celebrate the critical role nurses play on the front lines of medicine,” said Overlake CEO J. Michael Marsh. “We are extremely proud to have the most comprehensive and sophisticated residency and mentorship program for nurses in the region—and the proceeds from the Bandage Ball will make it that much stronger.”

One of the Eastside’s premier social events, over 800 community leaders and party goers came together for this year’s gala. First held in 1960 to celebrate the opening of Overlake Hospital, the Bandage Ball has raised more than $11 million in the last 17 years. The proceeds from last year’s event went to support Overlake’s mental health services.

“We would like to thank the many Bandage Ball sponsors, donors, patrons and volunteers. The night could not have been such a huge success without your generous support,” said Molly Stearns, Overlake’s chief development officer. “We are proud to have the strongest nursing team in the region and honored to support them at this year’s gala fundraiser.”