The Martin Memorial Foundation Chrysanthemum Ball once again proved to be a hot ticket. The 15th-annual event officially sold out at the Stuart Jet Center, with 450 seats filled and $800,000 raised. The funds will be used to enhance and support Martin Memorial’s clinical staff through technology. Since its inception, the Chrysanthemum Ball has earned a reputation for providing high-quality entertainment, fine cuisine and an energetic atmosphere.

 

This year the committee of more than 30 volunteers focused on "going green” for the event while working to support the local community. That included serving local foods, maximizing décor that will be reused or redistributed, and hiring local vendors whenever possible. As part of that commitment to giving back to the community, Barbour’s Produce provided all of the evening’s centerpieces, which included seasonal fruits and vegetables that were donated immediately following the event to the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The gala, which traditionally kicks off the Treasure Coast’s social season, has raised more than $9.3 million for life-saving care at not-for-profit Martin Memorial.