The Society 1921 announces Ben Stein as its special guest at its annual Donor Appreciation Gala on March 21.

Stein will tour the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health during the day and then later speak at the evening gala.

Stein has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in America today. His part as the boring, monotone teacher in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was recently ranked as one of the 50 most famous scenes in American film.

He is the former host of the Emmy-winning game show Win Ben Stein's Money. The show won seven Emmy Awards during its run. He was also one of the creators of the well-regarded comedy, Fernwood Tonight.

In his early career, he was a speechwriter and lawyer for Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

A prolific author, Ben Stein has written novels and nonfiction books, several screenplays, and regularly contributes essays and op-eds to national newspapers and magazines. His columns have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, New York Magazine and the Washington Post.

In 2008, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Cal Ripken spoke on success in baseball and life. Past speakers include James Carville and Mary Matalin, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, President and Mrs. George Bush and former anchorman Tom Brokaw. 

The Society of 1921 annual donors represent consistency and commitment to the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation and its projects. The SRHS Foundation is a charitable corporation whose primary mission is to benefit the
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System through direct support and also through its support of community programs and services that share the Spartanburg Regional mission of providing quality health care to our community. The SRHS Foundation strives to create a community of giving for life.