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4/17/23 Ripon Community Hospital Foundation Raffle a Success

17 April 2023 News


Patti Tappendorf, a Ripon resident, was drawn as the lucky grand prize winner of this year’s Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital raffle. As the grand prize winner, she won a 14-Karat White Gold “V” Necklace with .19ctw Diamonds (Value $1,265), donated by Diedrich Jewelers. 

Proceeds from this year’s virtual raffle will help support the new Day Stabilization Services at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital.  

The following individuals were randomly drawn as prize winners: 

  • Second Prize: Shopping & Gifts Galore on Watson (Value $797), $500 Dear Prudence Gift Card with Alexandria Games, Hamilton’s Hart Mercantile and Patina Vie Gift Baskets: Kathy Gravelle, Fond du Lac 
  • Third Prize: Links & Lunch (Value $560) Golf for Four with Cart from The Golf Courses of Lawsonia and Knuth Brewing Card and Merchandise: Lenita Hein, Dalton 
  • Fourth Prize: Best BBQ in Town (Value $549) Blackstone 36” Griddle Cooking Station and $50 Gift Card to J’s Sauce Hub: Jen Bunker, Neshkoro 
  • Fifth Prize: Welcome Home (Value $309) Artwork from Farrell’s Fine Furnishings, Soul Patina Throw Blanket, and Marcie’s Pet Spa Basket: Rob Kuiper, Brandon 
  • Sixth Prize: Nights’ Out on the Town (Value $150) Gift Cards for Fox and Crow Bistro and Thrasher Opera House: Jodi Clewien  

Recognizing the need for additional access to mental health resources, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital recently opened the new Day Stabilization Services, becoming the first hospital in Wisconsin and the first SSM Health facility to offer a mental health outpatient service of this kind. The new service offers support for up to 23 hours to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The program’s goal is to assist individuals in resolving their crisis and make appropriate community connections for ongoing care.  

The raffle was supported by sponsors including American Family Insurance – Mike Glod Agency, Art & DeAnn Thurmer, Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Dear Prudence, Dr. Stephanie & Michael Glod, Hillside Dental, J.F. Ahern, Ripon Electric, Inc., Shea Electric & Communications, LLC, and Webster’s Marketplace. 

“We are so grateful for the support and generosity of the Ripon community and the impact that has on providing local, quality health care,” says Shawn Fisher, The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital executive director. “Contributions from this raffle stay local and support vital mental health needs in the Ripon area.”     

A special thank you to ticket sale locations including Dear Prudence, Diedrich Jewelers, Headliners Hair Salon, Hillside Dental, Knuth Brewing, Ripon Ace Hardware, and Ripon Drug. 


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