Enjoy an energizing and inspiring evening as St. Barnabas Charities honors Johnny “Joey” Jones at the annual St. Barnabas Founder’s Day Celebration to be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Twp. Founder’s Day tickets are on sale now and event proceeds support residents and patients who rely upon the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. Jones will receive the 2024 St. Barnabas Hance Award. The Hance Award was named in honor of St. Barnabas founder Gouverneur Hance, who was inspired to provide medical care for poverty stricken and chronically ill and injured men and boys in 1900. The Hance Award is presented to a person of national acclaim who exemplifies Hance’s ideals of benevolence, patriotism and service to others. Previous Hance awardees include Elsie Hillman, Fred Rogers, President Gerald Ford, Dr. Patch Adams, Rocky Bleier, Debbie Reynolds and many others. Jones is a retired United States Marine and Fox News Contributor. He grew up in the industrial textile town of Dalton in Northwest Georgia where he was a standout high football player and honors student.


Enduring two combat deployments (Iraq and Afghanistan) and eight years of active service in the Marine Corps; Staff Sergeant Jones suffered a life-changing injury while deployed to Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD/Bomb) Technician. The 2010 IED-related incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. Since his recovery, Jones has dedicated his work towards improving the lives of all veterans and their families. The St. Barnabas Founder’s Day Celebration will bring together corporate sponsors, prominent business people and community leaders to honor Joey Jones for his contributions. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, auction and raffles – followed by a dinner celebration. A VIP photo pass and book signing is also available to guests. Following the Hance Award presentation, Joey Jones will deliver an inspirational and motivational speech.

Tickets range from $300 – $500. For event tickets, call 724-625-3770 or visit <a href="https://stbarnabashealthsystem.com/founders-day/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stbarnabashealthsystem.com/founders-day/</a> Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which supports elderly patients and residents who cannot afford their care.

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