On behalf of the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency Foundation, I would like to thank the community for its amazing support at our recent String of Pearls Masquerade Ball. The ball was a tremendous evening, raising more than $28,000.

The Health Services Agency provides care and service to more than 400,000 community people each year. Many of the patients are those who face difficult challenges and are often less fortunate than others. The proceeds of this fundraising event will provide improved service and better equipment to treat the children of our community.

Linda Tourtlotte, president

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