Boots & Bling, a 30th Anniversary Gala, was presented recently by the Friendship Circle for Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. The event, nine months in the making, turned out to be worth every day of planning, organizers said. The “elegant hoedown” was held in a transformed Hospice Thrift Barn, complete with twinkling stars and “theme art” decorating the tables, walls and ceiling.
The event brought together Hospice supporters from Bright’s Creek, Landrum, Tryon, Columbus, Green Creek, Glassy Mountain, Spartanburg and communities in between.  Giardini’s provided the food, the Funktion Band kept guests on their feet and a live auction offered opportunities for bargains.

“It was a successful fundraiser that allowed us to throw all the proceeds at the Hospice House mortgage,” said Marybeth Trunk, chair of the Friendship Circle.
“But it wouldn’t have been as successful,” added Jean Eckert, CEO of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, “without our very generous corporate sponsors, private sponsors and the surprise donor that offered a $10,000 ‘challenge gift’ the night of the event, which, we are happy to report, was met. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this happen.”
The second annual Boots & Bling gala is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2012.
“We’re going to do this again… why wouldn’t we?” Trunk said.
– article submitted by Marsha Van Hecke