Garry L. Gause, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brookwood Medical Center, was honored at the 15th Annual March of Dimes Alabama Citizen of the Year Testimonial Dinner Sunday, November 8, 2009.
“We truly feel that Mr. Gause and the relationship the March of Dimes shares with Brookwood Medical Center is something to be honored. We can think of no one more deserving to receive this distinguished award this year than our chosen recipient,” says Senator Jabo Waggoner, March of Dimes Board Member.
The event was a fantastic success story. Alabama Citizen of the Year of Birmingham raised $210,000.
The March of Dimes Alabama Citizen of the Year honors an outstanding citizen of Alabama whose distinguished leadership and devoted service to the community have contributed greatly to the quality of life for Alabama and its people. The recipient is a person who, in the victory of achieving success and acclaim, has given back generously to others.