The Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation (WMHF) is again sponsoring a Valentine benefit, "From the Heart," on February 7, at The Pope Center. Proceeds from the benefit will be dedicated to the planned Wills Memorial Hospital renovation.

Phase 1 of the renovation is the construction of a new 19-room patient wing. When completed, this project will provide a $13 million state-of-the-art addition to Wills Memorial Hospital and to Wilkes County's infrastructure at no cost to Wilkes County taxpayers. The project is backed by a HUD loan.

WMHF, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization whose sole purpose is to benefit Wills Memorial Hospital. The main goal of the Foundation this year and in future years is to contribute as much as possible to help reduce the HUD loan.

The WMHF cordially invites you to attend "From the Heart" on February 7. This year's event is slightly different from last year's. It will begin with a cocktail party and heavy hors d'oeuvres at 7 p.m. followed by a dance from 8-11 p.m. The fabulous band is the same as last year, "The Usual Suspects" who are again being sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John Horton and Mr. and Mrs. David Chestnut.

Tickets are $125 each. Reservation checks should be made payable to "WMHF, Inc." and may be dropped off at Tena's Jewelry and Gifts in Washington or mailed to WMHF, Inc.; c/o Steve Albertson, CPA; P O Box 176; Washington, GA 30673.

If groups of eight wish to reserve an entire table, all reservation checks may be submitted at one time with a note or contact Pat Niemann (pneimann@willsmemorialhospital. com or call 706-678-9272.) The event committee will accommodate requests on a first-come first-served basis.

If you are unable to attend the event, WMHF encourages you to consider a tax-deductible contribution or a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one during the month of February. Wills Memorial Hospital is an important part of Wilkes County and the surrounding areas. Your support will greatly help this with this project.

On behalf of Wills Memorial Hospital, the Foundation sends special thanks to all who have supported Wills Memorial Hospital in the past and continue to do o with their generous support.