The Windber Health Care Foundation hosted its inaugural Cash Bash on Saturday, April 18, 2026, welcoming more than 300 attendees for an evening of community, entertainment, and fundraising. The event raised nearly $23,000 to support programs and services that benefit patients and families served by Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber.
Guests enjoyed an engaging atmosphere featuring cash prize drawings, raffles, and refreshments, all while supporting the Foundation’s mission to enhance patient care and community health.
The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, donors, and dedicated volunteers who helped plan and execute the evening.
The Foundation extends special thanks to its event sponsors, including William and Debra Bahorik, Ponchione Financial Group, The Garland Company Inc., Windber Hospital Medical Staff, Wessel & Company, Windber Moose, Windber VFW, DirecTec LLC, Harmonie Singing Society, Credit Management Company, Polish Falcons, Richland Executive Office Suites, and American Eagle Screen Printing.
Additional appreciation is extended to the many in-kind donors whose contributions helped make the evening possible, including Advantage Auto, All Washed Up Auto Spa, Anthony’s, Applebee’s Grill & Bar, Chili’s, Cliptations, Coal Miner’s Diner, Coca-Cola, Conjelko’s, Conzatti’s Italian Market, Country Breeze, Dairy Queen, Eat’n Park, El Jalisco, Firestone, Flair of Country Catering, Galliker’s, Habits Beer & Tobacco, Laser Creations, Longwall, M&M Hair Design & Tanning, Makin’ Waves Salon, The Meadows, Noble Haircuts, O.Z. Enterprises, LLC, Papa John’s, Pappy’s Family Pub, Parkway Pizza – Portage, Priority Family Practice, Pure Reflection, The Rambler, Rizzo’s, Sam’s Club, Sheetz, Slovenian Savings and Loan, and Takumi Ramen & Seafood.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support shown by our community,” said Kim Oleksa, Development & Fundraising Administrator. “The success of our inaugural Cash Bash reflects the generosity of those who believe in our mission and the impact we can make together.”
Following such a strong first year, the Windber Health Care Foundation looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing the Cash Bash as an annual event.