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Love your heart this Heart Month! Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.
Weems Memorial Hospital suggests these heart-healthy habits:
Swap sugary drinks for water.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Spend time with loved ones to reduce stress.
Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
We’re thrilled to share that the Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation has presented the Lanark community with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and protective case! This vital device, installed at Chillas Hall near the U.S. Postal Service substation, will be accessible to anyone needing it during a sudden cardiac arrest.
A huge thank you to the Lanark Village Association for allowing the AED to be placed on their property, and the St. James-Lanark Volunteer Fire Department and Franklin County EMS for installing it and committing to provide training.
Please familiarize yourself with the AED’s location and share this important information with your neighbors.
Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation
The Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation exists to drive philanthropic support of Weems Memorial by actively supporting Weems' desire to serve the community and its visitors.
After a period of dormancy, the foundation was once again re-established in 2023; in 2024, the Foundation continued to increase presence, activity in a responsible way to garner community awareness and support. In 2025, we will expand our team and remain focused on critical events that drive greatest impact for the Franklin County community, served by Weems Memorial Hospital.
For more information on how you can get involved and/or support our mission, email weemsfoundation@weemsmemorial.com or visit www.facebook.com/WeemsFoundation/.
JOIN US!
In 2025, we will engage in and support key events in and around the community; our efforts culminating in a 2nd annual Gala - details in development!
To participate in Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation efforts or volunteer at an upcoming event, contact Colleen Zester at weemsfoundation@weemsmemorial.com.
Cocktails & Chef-Curated Fare For-a-Cause
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Apalachicola Yacht Club
7 - 10 pm
CALLING ALL HARBOR HEROES!
Mark your calendar and gather your friends for RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS: CHEF CURATED FARE & COCKTAILS for a cause, hosted by the Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation.
Event Details:
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 from to 7 to 10 pm at the Apalachicola Yacht Club.
- Cost of entry covers savory and sweet tapas, beer, wine and cocktails (well).
- Live music by Khemistry of Valdosta, Georgia.
Tickets - ON SALE MAY 9TH.
- $100 each - includes tapas, beverages & live music
- Early Bird discount through May 30th!
- $10 off individual tickets (1 = $90) or 5 tickets/GET ONE FREE (6 = $500)!
NOTE
- Tickets are NOT available for sale at or through Apalachicola Yacht Club.
- Proceeds will go towards outpatient care enhancement at George E. Weems Memorial Hospital in Franklin County.
Harbor Heroes Sponsorship Opportunities:
◊ Admiral - $1,001+
◊ Wind Chaser - $1,000
◊ Breeze Boss - $500
◊ Sail Blazer - $750
This private event will be held at the Apalachicola Yacht Club.
*Tickets are not available for purchase at or through AYC.
More to Do campaign
TEXT "WEEMS" TO 801801 or use QR code below.
In parallel to planning our Fall fundraiser, we welcome support through contributions through our More to Do capital campaign.
All proceeds will go towards ongoing enhancement of outpatient care services available through George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, now in its 66th year of operation.
Weems' mission is to improve the health status of residents and visitors to Franklin County, by providing quality, compassionate, cost effective and convenient health care through community leadership and in collaboration with other healthcare organizations is underscored by our theme for 2025 - won't you help us make an impact?
All donations welcomed, attributed giving thresholds as follows:
- Gift Level 1: $100+
- Gift Level 2: $500+
- Gift Level 3: $1000+
- Gift Level 4: $2500+
- Gift Level 5: $5000+
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