The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted the 31st Annual Valentine Ball this past weekend. The popular charity event includes the Cocktail Affair Friday evening, and a black-tie gala on Saturday. Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has raised over $5 million for a wide range of hospital improvements, from the expansion of the ER to digital diagnostic technology for the Breast Health Center. Proceeds from the 2020 fundraiser are earmarked for the $12 million renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s surgical pavilion, last remodeled almost 30 years ago.

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<i>The 2020 Valentine Ball Weekend co-chairs take a minute to pose with Beaufort Memorial CEO Russell Baxley at the Cocktail Affair on Friday evening. Pictured are Greg and Sarah Dyson, Russell Baxley, Tei and Dr. Chad Tober, Mary and Jon Lohr.</i>