MOULTRIE —
Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation awarded Dr. Seth Berl with the first Walter E. Harrison Jr. Humanitarian Award Thursday, Feb. 16, at the foundation’s annual Founders Gala.
The event also honored members of the Founders Society.
The Founders Society is made up of individuals and organizations who have donated $10,000 or more to the Foundation. Eighty-nine Founders were honored, including four new members. The four new Founders recognized were Joy Ausburn, represented by her mother, Susan Newton; James O’Kelly, KLG Altanta, Inc., represented by Danny Lundstrom; and Waldo DeLoache Charitable Trust Managed by Southwest Georgia Bank, represented by John Cole and Geraldine Luff.
A generous contribution was made to the Foundation by Dr. and Mrs. Lanny Copeland in memory of Walter E. Harrison Jr., M.D., soon after his death in December, 2010. This gift helped establish the Walter E. Harrison Jr. Humanitarian Fund, which generates funds for an annual award to be given to an individual healthcare worker who demonstrates a commitment to compassionate healthcare service and community outreach, which was the guiding principle of Harrison’s medical career, according to a foundation press release.
Berl practiced internal medicine for 28 years and continues to provide healthcare to those in need by participating in medical mission trips and by volunteering at a clinic in Valdosta. Harrison started the mission effort to Honduras and invited Berl to join; when Harrison could no longer travel to South America, Berl took on the leadership role.
The evening’s entertainment was provided by Southern Art Music Ensemble, directed by Michael Ryce. Other members of the quartet included Michael Decuir, Alfred Salvant and George Rodgers. The dinner was catered by Covington’s Dining and Catering.
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From left, Jim Lowry, president of Colquitt Regional Medical Foundation; Linda Berl; Seth Berl, M.D., 2012 Walter Harrison Humanitarian Award recipient; D. W. Adcock, M.D.; and Jim Matney, CEO of Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Submitted photo
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