By Kristy Warren

Thank you to everyone who supported Laurel Health's purse bingo fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Wellsboro Fire Dept. Annex building in Wellsboro, PA. Together, we raised $9,207 to support pediatric dental services, including the mobile dental program which travels to provide cleanings and diagnostic exams within community settings like pre-K and daycare organizations.

“Access to dental services remains an urgent need for many rural families, and Laurel Health is working hard to meet that need through additional recruitment and service line growth,” shares Jessica Cleveland, Chief Administrative Officer. “Our community's incredible support at this fundraising event helps us continue that vital work.” 

Between the 20 bingo rounds and specialty purse raffles, 25 beautiful luxury handbags found new homes with our lucky winners. The event also included tasty concessions made by our employees and volunteers, a 50/50 cash prize, rip ticket winners, and wonderful raffle prizes donated by Laurel Health and generous local businesses.

Raffle prizes were graciously donated by:

• Akikos Floral Arts
• Automax Tire & Auto
• Beck's Bistro inc
• Benedict's Bus Service
• Bloss Holiday Market
• Blossburg Pizza & Subs
• Bull Family Chiropractic
• Clean Coast Mobile Car Detailing LLC
• Matthews Motor Company
• Hoover’s Hearth & Home (formerly The Farmer's Daughters)
• Keck’s Food Service (kecksfoodservice.com)
• Leister's Farm Market
• Mead's Greenhouse
• Rookie Cooks Academy

We extend a special thank you to all of our attendees, volunteers, employees, and donors who helped make this event such a success.