SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The Gering Civic Center will be the location of Regional West Foundation’s annual Gala, “Miracle on Ice,” on Friday, October 20.

The formal event begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. and a silent auction that takes place throughout the evening. Dinner at 7 p.m. will be followed by a live auction, which includes vacation packages and much more. The evening continues with dancing and musical entertainment by Torrington, Wyoming’s “Jazz 6 to 8.”

“Miracle on Ice” will honor Dr. Lou and Carmen Kleager. It is a major fundraising event for Regional West Foundation.

Julie Marshall, director of Regional West Foundation, said, “We are thrilled to have numerous corporate sponsors who make the gala possible. Our main sponsors this year are Western States Bank; B&C Steel; Ideal Linen; and Hampton Inn and Suites and Conference Center.”

Tickets for the Gala are available by calling 308-630-1485. For more information about the Regional West Foundation Gala, call Julie Marshall at 308-630-2244.

Regional West Foundation raises, manages and distributes funds to enhance the services, programs, and projects of Regional West Health Services. The Foundation supports projects to strengthen health care services that are essential to the quality and growth of our local medical community, including new technology, building improvements, and health education scholarships.

Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a 182-bed regional referral center and one of three Level II Trauma Centers in the state. As the region’s only tertiary referral medical center, Regional West offers care that spans more than 32 medical specialties provided by over 28 physician clinics. With nearly 300 providers, and over 2,000 employees, Regional West provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.