Charity Ball and Corvette Raffle to support enhancements at Mercer Health’s Childbirth Center.
More than 400 guests attended the MED Foundation of Mercer Health’s 2025 Charity Ball, held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Opulence Event Center in Celina. The annual formal event featured A Diamond Celebration theme, complete with a cocktail social, a three-course meal and live entertainment. This year’s theme honored the impact Mercer Health has made in the community as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.
In conjunction with the Charity Ball, the 11th annual reverse raffle awarded a 2026 Arctic White Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe to Sam & Toni Custer of Versailles, Ohio with ticket #129. Dave & Elaine Wolters of Maria Stein, Ohio were also lucky recipients—as the first ticket drawn, they received a pair of tickets to see Chelsea Handler in Columbus, donated by iHeartMedia.
The Charity Ball and Corvette Raffle are hosted by the Medical, Educational and Development Foundation of Mercer Health—commonly known as the MED Foundation. Established in 1988, the MED Foundation’s mission is to cultivate philanthropic relationships that enhance Mercer Health’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision.
For the past 11 years, funds raised through the Charity Ball and Corvette Raffle have supported meaningful enhancements to healthcare at Mercer Health, including a $500,000 contribution to the Surgery Center in Mercer County Community Hospital’s West Wing Expansion, which opened in October 2018.
Proceeds from the 2025 Charity Ball and Corvette Raffle will benefit the MED Foundation’s Delivering on a Promise Campaign, which supports the renovation and expansion of Mercer Health’s Childbirth Center—ensuring continued excellence in care for growing families across the region.
“We are continually inspired by the generosity and spirit of our community,” said Deb Hemmelgarn, MED Foundation Director and Event Chairperson. “The Charity Ball is more than an event—it’s a reflection of what we can achieve together. We’re deeply thankful to our sponsors and guests for making this night, and its lasting impact, possible.”
Sponsors for the 2025 Charity Ball included:
| Diamond Sponsors | Buschur Farms & Pleiman Landscaping HCF Management – Briarwood & Celina Manor Roger & Lisa Klenke Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio Preferred Insurance Center Ray’s Refrigeration, Inc. The St. Henry Bank |
| Sapphire Sponsors | Ted & Diana Bertke Dr. Todd & Jennifer Brophy Buschur Feeds Leugers Insurance Agency The Messenger Press The Peoples Bank Co. P.T. Services Rehabilitation, Inc. Dr. Eric Seward Superior Credit Union |
| Emerald Sponsors | Childbirth Center Nursing Staff Comfort Acres Vacation Rentals Dr. Megan & Blaise Core Jon & Brandi Dingledine Edward Jones EverHeart Hospice Four U Packaging and Supplies Garmann Miller Grand Lake Eyecare Merle & Connie Hein Bill & Deb Hemmelgarn Doug & Ellen Homan Dr. Edward Hosbach Terry & Cindy Liette Craig & Susan Miller Moeller Real Estate Moeller Trucking RB Advertising Recovery Sorting Sajacks Transport Chad & Jody Schulze Aaron Siefring Farms Dr. Keith Snow Mark & Kathy Speelman Weigand Construction |
| Bar Sponsor | Buschur Farms |
| Champagne Sponsor | Bella’s Catering |
| Coffee Sponsor | Rooster Joe |
| Coat Check Sponsor | Dynamic Federal Credit Union |
| Cocktail Social Sponsor | Wabash Mutual Telephone Company |
| Coffee Sponsor | Rooster Joe Coffee & Co. |
| Craft Brew Sponsor | Moeller Brew Barn |
| Entertainment Sponsor | Celina Eagles |
| Exclusive Cocktail Sponsor | The Anchor |
| Floral Sponsor | Floral Reflections |
| Grand Entrance Sponsor | Osgood State Bank |
| Graphic Sponsor | Signature 4 |
| Hors d’Oeuvres Sponsor | Joe & Jean’s Town Tavern |
| Marketing Sponsor | Sycamore Group |
| Meeting Sponsor | Hazelnut Coffeehouse |
| Photography Sponsor | Edward Jones |
| Raffle Supervision Sponsor | Moorman, Harting & Company |
| Signature Gift Sponsor | Niswonger Performing Arts Center |
| Snack Bar Sponsor | C-Town Wings |
| Social Entertainment Sponsor | Isaac Buschur |
| Valet Sponsor | Park National Bank |
| Supporting Sponsors | 17 West Ann’s Cupcakery Bergman’s Bake House Countryside Sourdough Crumbs! Grains of Love Hemmelgarn Entertainment JayAre Band Jellison Entertainment Mercer Health Volunteer Association Moorman Bee Farm Opulence Event Center Pleiman Landscaping Romer’s Catering Wendel’s BBQ Products |
“The creativity and dedication of our committee members bring this event to life year after year,” Hemmelgarn added. “Their passion ensures each Charity Ball is a one-of-a-kind experience that leaves a lasting impression.”
The 2025 Charity Ball Committee included:
Ryan Bollenbacher, Leah Bruns, Danielle Buschur, Melissa Carlin, Danielle Dues, Ted Feltz, Sara Harlamert, Connie Hein, Deb Hemmelgarn, Mindy Kremer, Jenni Miller, Dani Otte, Shannon Parton, CJ Pence, Stacy Schwieterman, Brian Seitz, Dee Uhlenhake and Mandy Wendel.
Originally launched in 1950 by the now-disbanded Auxiliary of Mercer County Community Hospital, the Charity Ball was reintroduced in 2015 to commemorate Mercer Health’s 65th anniversary. Today, it continues to honor its legacy as a premier community event while supporting local healthcare needs through the efforts of a dedicated volunteer committee.
The MED Foundation is also supported by Friends of the Foundation—a generous group of individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who contribute annually. As a token of appreciation, Friends receive early registration access to the Charity Ball. If you’re not currently a Friend, we would be honored to have your consideration.
To learn more about the MED Foundation or to become a Friend of the Foundation, please visit our website: https://mercer-health.com/med-foundation/
Save the date: The 2026 Mercer Health Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
