AdventHealth Avista Foundation

ANNUAL WELLNESS LUNCHEON

Join us in support of community wellness at the AdventHealth Avista Foundation’s annual Wellness Luncheon.

Proceeds from the event will support the purchase of the Invenia ABUS Premium — an advanced, patient-friendly, AI-enabled automated ultrasound system designed to improve early detection of breast cancer.

Bring a friend and be part of a meaningful day filled with connection, generosity and a shared commitment to expanding access to women’s wellness.

Live Auction: Bid on a Dream Getaway to Porto

Don’t miss your chance to win an unforgettable trip to Porto, Portugal—a city where old‑world charm meets modern vibrancy. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid during our live auction on a five‑night stay in a charming, private two‑bedroom apartment in the heart of the city. The experience includes a traditional Portuguese dinner and entertainment, guided tours of Vila Nova de Gaia and the Douro Valley, and more. Winspire concierge services are also included, ensuring a seamless and stress‑free getaway from start to finish.

 This Experience for 4 Includes:

• Walking tour of Vila Nova de Gaia
• Full-day tour in the Douro Valley with visits to Quinta do Portal & Quinta do Tedo with lunch and transportation
• Traditional Portuguese dinner with live Fado performance
• 5-night stay in a private 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment for up to 4 people in Porto
• Winspire booking & concierge service — seamless support from planning to departure

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Featuring: Jerry Schemmel

Jerry Schemmel, former radio voice of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Rockies, is a published author and survivor of the 1989 United Airlines Flight 232 crash.

An accomplished endurance cyclist, he has completed multiple cross-country rides and won the Race Across America two-person relay. With a law degree and a background in college baseball as both player and coach, Schemmel brings a wealth of experience and resilience to his story.

Now living in Denver with his family, Schemmel will share how his life mantra — “Just Keep Moving” — literally saved his life, and how it might do the same for his audience.