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George E Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation

The George E. Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation enhances health and wellness in Franklin County by supporting the George E. Weems Memorial Hospital through community engagement and fundraising efforts, ensuring quality healthcare for all.

Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrici&oacute;n. Y la nutrici&oacute;n saludable es importante para llevar un estilo de vida saludable y mantener la salud &oacute;sea. La campa&ntilde;a anual de nutrici&oacute;n, organizada por la Academia de Nutrici&oacute;n y Diet&eacute;tica, se centra en la importancia de tomar decisiones informadas sobre los alimentos y desarrollar h&aacute;bitos alimenticios y de actividad f&iacute;sica s&oacute;lidos. Este a&ntilde;o, el tema es &quot;Descubre el Poder de la Nutrici&oacute;n&quot;. Para subrayar nuestro compromiso con huesos m&aacute;s fuertes y una comunidad m&aacute;s fuerte, estamos sorteando tres juegos de utensilios de cocina esmaltados, disponibles gracias a uno de nuestros generosos donantes. Participa para tener la oportunidad de ganar un juego de utensilios de cocina esmaltados Cook Well, Eat Well 🥘, adem&aacute;s de recetas y otras sorpresas mientras apoyas la atenci&oacute;n m&eacute;dica de calidad cerca de casa. Tu participaci&oacute;n en la loter&iacute;a ayuda a la Fundaci&oacute;n de Atenci&oacute;n M&eacute;dica Memorial Weems a fortalecer los servicios hospitalarios locales para los residentes y visitantes del condado de Franklin. Cada boleto es una forma sencilla de contribuir a nuestro compromiso para 2025 con el bienestar de la comunidad: Confort, cuidado y huesos m&aacute;s fuertes = comunidad m&aacute;s fuerte.

Cocine Bien, Coma Bien: Juegos de ollas esmaltadas + más

March is National Nutrition Month. And healthy nutrition is important in living a healthy lifestyle and maintaining bone health. The annual nutrition campaign, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. &nbsp;This year&#39;s theme is &quot;Discover the Power of Nutrition&quot;. &nbsp;To underscore our commitment to stronger bones, stronger community, we are raffling off three enameled cookware sets -- made available through one of our dedicated donors. Enter for a chance to win a Cook Well, Eat Well enameled cookware set 🥘, plus recipes and other goodies&nbsp;while supporting quality healthcare close to home. Your lottery entry helps the Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation strengthen local hospital services for Franklin County residents and visitors. Each ticket is a simple way to share in our 2026 commitment to community wellness: Comfort, care &amp; stronger bones = stronger community..

Cook Well, Eat Well: Enameled Cookware sets + more

<div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Nuestro&nbsp;Rising Tides Lifts All Boats tema sugiere que cuando las cosas van bien, es beneficioso para todos y promueve un sentido de unidad y prosperidad compartida en todo el Condado de Franklin. Marquen sus calendarios, comiencen a planear su&nbsp;conjunto casual pero chic y planeen unirse a nosotros para otro excelente evento por una causa importante. </div><div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Nuestro evento cerrado est&aacute; programado para realizarse: domingo 9 de noviembre de 2025, de 7pm a 10pm en&nbsp;El Apalachicola Yacht Club. El precio del boleto incluye: tapas/dulces seleccionados deliciosos y dulces por chefs locales*, bebidas para adultos, caf&eacute;; entretenimiento en vivo y art&iacute;culos de subasta especiales. Admisi&oacute;n general Boletos a la venta: 9 de mayo de 2025 - algunas ofertas de acceso anticipado disponibles ahora. &nbsp;</div>Oportunidades de patrocinio de Harbor Heroes incluyen: &nbsp;Breeze Bosses &nbsp;($250),&nbsp;Sail Blazers ($500), Wind Chasers ($1000+: detalles VIP disponibles bajo solicitud) Los beneficios se destinan a las prioridades de salud y bienestar para la comunidad, a trav&eacute;s de George E Weems Memorial Hospital, sirviendo a residentes y visitantes del Condado de Franklin. &nbsp; &iquest;Cu&aacute;l es el c&oacute;digo de vestimenta, preguntas?: &nbsp;Azules, blancos - Elegancia con un toque n&aacute;uticoPiense en vestidos maxi para mujeres: elegantes y fluidos, perfectos para moverse en un barco. Para los hombres, una camisa de lino blanca limpia y elegante puede combinarse con pantalones beige o azul marino; grita sofisticaci&oacute;n. Las fiestas en yates por la noche a menudo requieren vestimenta un poco m&aacute;s formal, pero a&uacute;n c&oacute;moda. Las mujeres tambi&eacute;n pueden pensar en un mono elegante o un vestido de c&oacute;ctel chic, que no solo se ve incre&iacute;ble, sino que tambi&eacute;n es pr&aacute;ctico para moverse por el club. *M&aacute;s detalles pr&oacute;ximamente&nbsp; <div fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/risingtide2025?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZX8bh6V_GsgoZ5gnp8ag_BR8mxjSCpzU6Pm9qkVjJ9rdaKFQaP5Zrs7U419eU9M-6bsqJ1YysPQOhTF0zBgH7hLIvrq3Wm8Lc7_Vj0eVqwSWa3YKMYp9tElAMNYinw6SqGe4wnN0hR52hH0cdgBN0N4&__tn__=q" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">#RisingTide2025</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1740936384/zqmctuzxgk2dd2a2ulpi.jpg" fr-original-style="" style="position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div>La Fundaci&oacute;n Weems Memorial Healthcare es una organizaci&oacute;n sin fines de lucro registrada como 501(c)3 exenta de impuestos.&nbsp;Las contribuciones son deducibles de impuestos - confirmar con su profesional de impuestos.

Cocktails y Comida Curada por el Chef por una Causa: La Marea Creciente Levanta Todos los Barcos

<div fr-original-style='margin:0.5em 0px 0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;caret-color:rgb(8, 8, 9);color:rgb(8, 8, 9);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;' style='margin:0.5em 0px 0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;caret-color:rgb(8, 8, 9);color:rgb(8, 8, 9);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;'>Our&nbsp;Rising Tides Lifts All Boats theme suggests that when things are going well, it is beneficial for everyone and promotes a sense of unity and shared prosperity across Franklin County. &nbsp;Mark your calendar, start planning your&nbsp;casual-yet-chic ensemble &amp; plan to join us for another fine event for an important cause. </div><div fr-original-style='margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;caret-color:rgb(8, 8, 9);color:rgb(8, 8, 9);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;' style='margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;caret-color:rgb(8, 8, 9);color:rgb(8, 8, 9);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;'>Our closed event took place: Sunday, November 9th, 2025, 7pm to 10pm at&nbsp;The Apalachicola Yacht Club.&nbsp; By all accounts, it has been a wonderful success and we are grateful to every one of our partners, donors, sponsors and guests in attendance. &nbsp;If you were not able to attend, sorry you missed it -- plans are already underway for next year&#39;s event! &nbsp;Join our email list to make sure you are in the know as details and specials become available. In the meantime, we are still accepting donations in purusit of this year&#39;s fiscal goal; &nbsp;if you were prewsent, you heard me and Mr Walker talk about our mission and priorities; &nbsp;brief summary follows.</div> <p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comfort and Care &mdash; Supporting Our Growing Clinics<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Last year, our clinics welcomed more than 6,600 patient visits, and that number continues to grow. Each visit represents a neighbor, friend, or visitor receiving compassionate, local care right here in Franklin County.<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To meet this growing need, our first fundraising priority is to update exam room beds &mdash; an investment that enhances both comfort and quality of care, in our East &amp; West cliics (both standard and specialty beds)<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">These upgrades will help ensure that every patient&mdash;from young families to lifelong residents&mdash;receives care in a safe, welcoming, and modern environment.<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Stronger Bones, Stronger Community &mdash; Bringing DEXA Screening Home<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our next major goal is to bring a DEXA (bone density) machine to Weems Memorial Hospital. This vital piece of equipment allows for quick, painless bone density screenings&mdash;an important tool in preventing osteoporosis and fractures.<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today, Franklin County residents must travel long distances for these screenings, even for routine annual tests. With your support, we can change that.<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A local DEXA machine will help protect some of our most vulnerable neighbors:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Women 65 and older</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Men 70 and older</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Adults over 50&nbsp;with risk factors like low body weight, family history of osteoporosis, certain medications, or chronic health conditions</li></ul> Donations welcomed &amp; appreciated Proceeds go toward health &amp; wellness priorities noted above for the community, through George E Weems Memorial Hospital, serving residents &amp; visitors of Franklin County. &nbsp;<div fr-original-style='margin:0.5em 0px 0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;caret-color:rgb(8, 8, 9);color:rgb(8, 8, 9);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;' style='margin:0.5em 0px 0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;caret-color:rgb(8, 8, 9);color:rgb(8, 8, 9);font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;'><a fr-original-style="color:var(--primary-text);cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;list-style:none;margin:0px;text-align:inherit;border-style:none;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-width:0px;outline:none;font-weight:600;touch-action:manipulation;background-color:transparent;display:inline;font-family:inherit;user-select:auto;" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/risingtide2025?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZX8bh6V_GsgoZ5gnp8ag_BR8mxjSCpzU6Pm9qkVjJ9rdaKFQaP5Zrs7U419eU9M-6bsqJ1YysPQOhTF0zBgH7hLIvrq3Wm8Lc7_Vj0eVqwSWa3YKMYp9tElAMNYinw6SqGe4wnN0hR52hH0cdgBN0N4&__tn__=q" style="color: var(--primary-text); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit; user-select: auto;">#RisingTide2025 </a>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1740936384/zqmctuzxgk2dd2a2ulpi.jpg" style="width: 226px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; float: right; user-select: none;" fr-original-style="width: 226px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; float: right;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div>The Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt&nbsp;non-profit organization.&nbsp;Contributions are tax-deductible - confirm w/your tax professional.

Rising Tides Lift All Boats - our journey continues!

<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'>With your generosity &amp; support, together we can contribute to the continued enhancement of compassionate care close to home at&nbsp;George E Weems Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; Our 2026 priorities include:<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'>comfort &amp; care in our clinics, bringing bone density screenings home to Franklin County, expanding awareness of all the resources available to our community as well as ensuring end-of-life care is accessible and comfortable.<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.5;'> <p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.5;'>DID YOU KNOW: &nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.5;'>1&nbsp;in 2 women &amp; up to 1 in 4 men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'>﻿People with osteoporosis can break a bone from a minor fall, or in serious cases, even from simple actions like sneezing or bumping into furniture. Bone density tests measure how strong your bones are &amp; will tell you if you have osteoporosis (weak bones). A DEXA scan (test)can help you understand your risk of breaking a bone in the future - a health priority!<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'> <p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'>Through a partnership with Big Bend Hospice, hospice care is available at Weems Memorial HospitalCare aspects include: Increased Nursing &amp; Caregiver Visits:Personalized care aligned with patient and family needs; Emotional &amp; Spiritual Guidance: Support from Social Workers, Spiritual Care Counselors; Enhanced Comfort Measures: Pain management, relaxation techniques, and therapeutic interventions; Family &amp; Caregiver Resources:Guidance through the final days and beyond.<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'> <p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'>Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;box-sizing:inherit;caret-color:rgb(119, 119, 119);' style='margin: 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(119, 119, 119); line-height: 1.5;'>&nbsp;proceeds from tonight&rsquo;s event can help fund next level scan equipment and screening or other outpatient care priorities.

With your generosity & support, together we can contribute to the continued enhancement of compassionate care close to home at George E Weems Memorial Hospital. Our 2026 priorities include:comfort & care in our clinics, bringing bone density screenings home to Franklin County, expanding awareness of all the resources available to our community as well as ensuring end-of-life care is accessible and comfortable.DID YOU KNOW: 1 in 2 women & up to 1 in 4 men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis can break a bone from a minor fall, or in serious cases, even from simple actions like sneezing or bumping into furniture. Bone density tests measure how strong your bones are & will tell you if you have osteoporosis (weak bones). A DEXA scan (test)can help you understand your risk of breaking a bone in the future - a health priority!Through a partnership with Big Bend Hospice, hospice care is available at Weems Memorial HospitalCare aspects include: Increased Nursing & Caregiver Visits:Personalized care aligned with patient and family needs; Emotional & Spiritual Guidance: Support from Social Workers, Spiritual Care Counselors; Enhanced Comfort Measures: Pain management, relaxation techniques, and therapeutic interventions; Family & Caregiver Resources:Guidance through the final days and beyond.Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. proceeds from tonight’s event can help fund next level scan equipment and screening or other outpatient care priorities.

Rising Tides Lift All Boats II, 2026

Mark your calendar, start planning your casual-yet-chic ensemble, and get ready to join us for an unforgettable evening in support of an important cause. Our Rising Tides Lift All Boats&nbsp;theme is a reminder that when our community thrives, we all benefit&mdash;fostering unity, shared success, and a stronger Franklin County for everyone. Our 3rd Annual&nbsp;ticketed event will take place on:Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:00&ndash;10:30 PM at The Apalachicola Yacht Club. &nbsp;This year brings exciting new touches, including a&nbsp;Pre-Boarding Hour (6:00&ndash;7:00 PM)&nbsp;where guests can:<ul data-end="849" data-start="722" fr-original-style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="776" data-section-id="3otvr4" data-start="722" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Preview and place early bids in our silent auction</li><li data-end="805" data-section-id="j0zh6k" data-start="777" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Settle into open seating (or reserved seats, see ticket options for details/prices)</li><li data-end="849" data-section-id="fyav3i" data-start="806" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enjoy the ambiance with contemporary jazz pianist: &nbsp;Michael Levine<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1777052504/wysiwyg/yrzb8rba7spcy08dmt8q.jpg" style="width: 127px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: right; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 127px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: right;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></li></ul>Mike Levine will be performing a mix of songs from the Great American Songbook, which includes tunes from Gershwin, Porter, and Ellington just to name a few. Also to spice things up, Mike will go South of The Border with some Bossa Novas and Sambas. Each guest&rsquo;s boarding pass includes two (2) complimentary drink tickets for use &nbsp;during event (cash bar available thereafter). &nbsp;Scrumptously prepared food by local talented chefs and live music by Valdosta&#39;s own KhemistryMusicGroup229 begins at 7pm. Khemistry is a diverse musical group that debuted at AYC in 2024 &amp; are back by request, bringing a mix of blues, reggae, r&amp;b, hip hop, soul, funk, country, neo soul &amp; pop -- we dare you to stay in your seat for long! &nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1777053161/wysiwyg/d1efbxacuixeq06q76vj.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">If you joined us last year, count on this year&#39;s event surpassing on many levels - and recall that seats are first-come-first-seated UNLESS you are a sponsor (see 4 group ticket levels available: crew, first mate, captain or admiral). Regardless of where you are seated, you are not likely to sit long - music, great food, silent auction &amp; other fun await all guests! We are currently accepting silent auction donations. To contribute, please <a fr-original-style="" href="https://canva.link/2h3uyediux3fw0w" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">complete &amp; return attached form</a> or&nbsp;contact our captain at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:weemsfoundation@weemsmemorial.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">weemsfoundation@weemsmemorial.com</a>. Details for special boarding packages and in-kind donations will be shared upon request. Our past events have been incredible successes, and we are deeply grateful to our partners, donors, sponsors, and guests who made them possible.Be sure to like/follow us on Facebook or join our email list to stay up to date on event details, special offers, and announcements. Donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Proceeds support vital health and wellness initiatives through George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, serving the residents and visitors of Franklin County. <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit;" style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit;">We hope to see you and your crew at the yacht club - too great an event to miss!<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit;" style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="color:var(--primary-text);cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;list-style:none;margin:0px;text-align:inherit;border-style:none;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-width:0px;outline:none;font-weight:600;touch-action:manipulation;background-color:transparent;display:inline;font-family:inherit;user-select:auto;" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/risingtide2025?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZX8bh6V_GsgoZ5gnp8ag_BR8mxjSCpzU6Pm9qkVjJ9rdaKFQaP5Zrs7U419eU9M-6bsqJ1YysPQOhTF0zBgH7hLIvrq3Wm8Lc7_Vj0eVqwSWa3YKMYp9tElAMNYinw6SqGe4wnN0hR52hH0cdgBN0N4&__tn__=q" style="color: var(--primary-text); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-style: none; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; outline: none; font-weight: 600; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto;"> </a>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1740936384/zqmctuzxgk2dd2a2ulpi.jpg" style="width: 226px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; float: right; -webkit-user-select: none;" fr-original-style="width: 226px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px 5px 5px; text-align: right; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; box-sizing: inherit; float: right;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">The Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt&nbsp;non-profit organization.&nbsp;Contributions are tax-deductible - confirm w/your tax professional.

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