<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0we40j_1GxCIvBQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0we40j_1GxCIvBQ00" width="640" height="427" ><figcaption>Guests dressed in Roaring ’20s attire gathered Saturday for the Scotland Memorial Foundation’s 33rd annual Putting on the Ritz, celebrating the hospital’s 80th anniversary while raising money for patient assistance. Katelin Gandee | The Laurinburg Exchange</figcaption></figure>LAURINBURG — Feathers, pearls and plenty of 1920s flair filled the room Saturday as the Scotland Memorial Foundation celebrated its 33rd annual Putting on the Ritz.This year’s event brought the Roaring ’20s to life, with guests enjoying an evening of glitz, glamour and celebration in honor of the hospital’s 80th anniversary. During the event $57,000 was raised for this years Fund the Need which once again focused on the Community Health Patient Assistance Fund. The fund helps provide essential medications and other services to patients in the Scotland Health Care service area who may otherwise struggle to afford them.While this was the total at the end of the night it will be a few weeks before the final numbers are released.“It’s always scary going into the night,” said Scotland Memorial Foundation Executive Director Misty McMillan. “You never know what the group is going to be like, how much money is going to be raised, how people are going to like the event. But I feel good about it. I think people gave generously, and I’m very grateful.”The 1920s theme added a special touch to this year’s celebration, which was designed to bring the community together for a memorable evening while marking the conclusion of the hospital’s 80th anniversary year.“I think the 20s and celebrating the hospital was a fun element,” McMillan said. “I wanted this to feel like a big party, and we wanted to be able to end the 80th year celebration with a bang, and I think we did it.”Now in its 33rd year, Putting on the Ritz continues to be an important annual fundraiser for the Foundation, made possible through the generosity of community members, volunteers and supporters.“Thank you to everyone who came out, volunteered and supported us,” McMillan said. “This community is always supporting us, and we’re just so thankful. This is our 33rd year of having the Ritz, and that’s no small thing. We’ve been trying to continue to build on all the amazing things they’ve added over the years, and we’re so thankful for the support.”The evening also included a special recognition of Bebe Holt, chief nursing officer, who will retire in December. Holt has been part of the Scotland Health Care System since February 2018. She was recognized for her service with a plaque honoring her role as chief nursing officer.For those who were unable to attend this year’s Putting on the Ritz, there is still an opportunity to contribute to the Fund the Need. Donations can be made by contacting the Scotland Memorial Foundation at 910-291-7551.</div></body>

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LAURINBURG — Feathers, pearls and plenty of 1920s flair filled the room Saturday as the Scotland Memorial Foundation celebrated its 33rd annual Putting on the Ritz. This year’s event brought the Roaring ’20s to life, with guests enjoying an evening of glitz, glamour and celebration in honor of the hospital’s 80th anniversary. During the event $57,000 was raised for this years Fund the Need which once again focused on the Community Health Patient Assistance Fund. The fund helps provide essential medications and other services to patients in the Scotland Health Care service area who may otherwise struggle to afford them.

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LAURINBURG — Feathers, pearls and plenty of 1920s flair filled the room Saturday as the Scotland Memorial Foundation celebrated its 33rd annual Putting on 

33rd annual Ritz roared into the 20s

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