Free Clinic Supporters Make ‘Celebration of Caring’ a Fundraising Success
We are so grateful for all the wonderful supporters who made the Free Clinic’s 21 Years Celebration of Caring such a success!
As featured in the Medina Gazette:
“More than 230 supporters celebrated the 21st anniversary of the Free Clinic of Medina County on Saturday afternoon with a dinner auction gala at Buffalo Creek Retreat.
The annual event brought back some favorite traditions, including an elegant buffet catered by the newly reorganized Sérénité Restaurant and Culinary Institute. Favorite entrees included beef burgundy, mashed potatoes and green beans. New additions this year included chicken Parmesan and a vegetarian entrée. After dinner, Sérénité board President Anthony Bianco shared reopening plans for the restaurant and recovery program.
A popular Live Auction item was dinner for two at The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant with a one-night stay at The Coop cottage. Sports memorabilia included OSU and Guardians tickets…”
By Nancy Peacock Read the full article in the Medina Gazette at https://medina-gazette.com/news/441558/celebrating-21-years-of-caring-for-the-free-clinic-of-medina-county/
And on Cleveland.com, “Free Clinic of Medina County celebrates 21 years of caring”
“Medical Director Dr. Kim Bowen, founder of the clinic, thanked the crowd for their support and spoke briefly about how the clinic has changed and adapted in the past 21 years in order to survive, despite upheavals in health insurance and the rising cost of health care.”
By Mary Jane Brewer, Cleveland.com, “Free Clinic of Medina County celebrates 21 years of caring” (full article available at https://www.cleveland.com/community/2025/08/free-clinic-of-medina-county-celebrates-21-years-of-caring.html)
Here are some highlights from this year’s celebration:
