2008 Physicians' Gala a success!

13 October 2008

Nearly 400 guests attended the MSV Foundation's 2008 Physicians' Gala, held Oct. 11 at the Williamsburg Lodge in conjunction with the MSV Annual Meeting. The evening, which featured a top-notch menu of Latin fusion cuisine, live and silent auctions, and the salsa sounds of the popular band Bio Ritmo, also honored the 2008 Salute to Service award winners for their exceptional commitment to patient care. Lead Sponsors Professionals Advocate and Riverside Medical Group topped the record number of supporters (59) for this event, which raised total revenues of over $215,000. All proceeds from the Gala will support the Foundation’s health improvement work throughout Virginia.

Winners of the 2008 Salute to Service Awards honored at the event were:

Richard N. Baylor, MD of Kilmarnock
Service to the Uninsured and Underserved

Richardson Grinnan, MD of Richmond
Service on Behalf of all Virginians

Carol S. Shapiro, MD, MBA of Woodbridge
Service to the Medical Profession

Kenneth Tuck, MD of Roanoke
Service to the International Community

Michele Nedelka, MD of Chesapeake
Service by a Medical Student or Resident

To learn more about the Salute to Service awards and this year's winners visit here.