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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Press Release and Graphic
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is excited to host The Premier 2025, its 20th annual black-tie fundraising gala, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
This year’s theme, “A Night in the Emerald City,” celebrates Memorial’s emerald anniversary while honoring the "brains, hearts, and courage" that define the Niagara community.
As one of the region’s most anticipated events of the year, The Premier attracts prominent leaders, community influencers, and the biggest names from across Niagara, all coming together to support a shared mission of advancing health care for the region.
The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. Premier highlights will include:
•Honoring community leaders: The event will celebrate Bob DiFrancesco, who will posthumously receive the Nancy Gara Spirit Award for his lifelong dedication to education and community service. Dr. Sachin Wadhawan, NFMMC’s chief of cardiology, will be honored with the Physicians Award for his exceptional contributions to cardiac care at the Heart Center of Niagara.
•Focus on cardiac services: Proceeds from the event will support NFMMC’s cardiac services, ensuring continued access to critical care and advanced treatments for the Niagara Region.
•Emcee and entertainment: Maryalice Demler, WGRZ-TV Channel journalist and news anchor, will co-emcee the event alongside the Rev. Craig Pridgen of True Bethel Baptist Church. The Emerald City Band, a nationally renowned 13-member event band known for its high-energy performances, will provide live entertainment.