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Suncoast Hospice Ball
The 18th annual Suncoast Hospice Ball used a theme of “Destination Unknown” with the tagline, “It’s Not the Destination, It’s
the Journey,” as it celebrated the continued life-changing care that Empath Health and Suncoast Hospice provide to the community.
For more than 40 years, Suncoast Hospice has assisted those with advanced or chronic illnesses and those who are grieving the
loss of a loved one. They currently serve more than 4,000 people a day.
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Mark Hall and his husband Rafael
Sciullo, the president and CEO of
Empath Health, welcomed sponsors to a
private reception prior to the ball.
Scott Kistler, the vice president of
Empath Health, congratulated
Mary Jean Etten on her book about the
Suncoast Hospice, A Caring Sanctuary.
Beverly Pippen and her attorney husband
Joe, who is known for his long running radio
program Ask an Attorney, were pleased to be
able to help support Suncoast Hospice.
Chuck Oldanie and his wife Betty, who
co-authored A Caring Sanctuary with
Mary Jean Etten, believe in Hospice’s mission
to provide life-changing care.
Roger Crabb and his wife Kelli, the president
of the board of directors of Empath Health,
were planetary sponsors of this 18th
Suncoast Hospice Ball.
Kathy and Bob Stahl, who were once again chairs of
the Hospice Ball, and their daughter Brittany were
proud to have their insurance company Stahl &
Associates be the evening’s presenting sponsor.