Prebys Cardiovascular Institute Gala

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute Gala

A gala to celebrate the opening of the new Prebys Cardiovascular Institute and to thank those who made it possible will be held Saturday, February 28, at the new hospital tower on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The institute, named after San Diego businessman and philanthropist Conrad Prebys, is scheduled to open for patient care on March 8. At the gala, guests will have the opportunity to tour the new seven-story,
$456 million hospital. Attendees will also enjoy an elegant dinner and entertainment by William Close and the Earth Harp Collective. Prebys will be honored in recognition of his $45 million gift to Scripps to support construction of the new hospital. The cocktail reception starts at 6pm, followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30pm. (858.678.6340, www.scripps.org/gala)