Gala 2026 Sponsor Photos
January 2, 2026 – Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com for underwriting, sponsorships, and tickets. This year’s proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion of the local nonprofit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs.
Photo 1: Arvis Tanton and his family have been caring for the people of Hopkins County for decades through their work at Carriage House Manor, and the Foundation is deeply grateful for their continued support. They’ve graciously sponsored the Gala once again this year for the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the event.
The Tantons believe investing in local healthcare is worth it for the future of their kids, grandkids, and generations to come. Won’t you join them in support of the Gala this year?
Arvis and Sheila Tanton (center) are joined by their daughters Shandra Dunn (left) and Sharla Campbell (second from the right). Foundation board members filling in around them from left to right are Kenny Rogers, Bob Weaver, and Heather Johnson.
Photo 2: Thank you to Sharon and Charles Helm for sponsoring the 2026 Gala: A Celebration of Twenty Years! Join the Helms and join the party for a purpose by sponsoring and reserving your seats today at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com.
Proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. This expansion will double the daily number of people who can undergo surgeries to improve their quality of life or even save their lives. Please join the endeavor to improve the quality of local healthcare for generations of your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and beyond.
Photo 3: Thank you, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, for sponsoring the 2026 Gala! Proceeds of this year’s Gala will help fund CMF-SS’s surgical services expansion. This will expand the surgical wing by 7,000 square feet, doubling the number of operating rooms and allowing for more people to receive life- changing care right here in Hopkins County.
For Gala sponsorships, underwriting, tables, and tickets, visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com. Join the party!
Foundation Board Member Heather Johnson, CMF-SS CEO and Foundation Board Member Paul Harvey, and Foundation board members Bob Weaver and Sally Toliver are pictured (l-r) in front of the Johnnie Masters Gift Shop which is currently adorned with honorees snowflakes for the Foundation’s ongoing Snowflake Campaign. To honor or memorialize a loved one, visit Snowflake2025.GiveSmart.com.
Photo 4: CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary has graciously sponsored the 2026 Gala. Proceeds of the soiree January 24th, 2026 will help outfit the surgical services expansion at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs with a $250,000 commitment from the Foundation.
Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com to make your mark as a sponsor and be part of this expansion benefitting Hopkins County for generations to come.
Photo 5: Sunny Springs is helping make days merry and bright! They have chosen to sponsor the 2026 Gala! Thank you for partnering with the Foundation to raise money for the surgical services expansion of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.
Want to join the party? Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com for underwriting, sponsorships, tables, and tickets. January 24th, 2026 will be a night to remember!
Shown here, from left to right, are Foundation Board Member Kenny Rogers; Sunny Springs staff members Stephanie Mills, LaShundra Brown, and Becky Vargas; Foundation Board Members Heather Johnson and Bob Weaver; and Foundation Coordinator Emily Nance.
Photo 6: Thank you, Wesley House Assisted Living, for sponsoring the 20th Anniversary Gala! If you haven’t reserved your spot or your sponsorship for the 2026 Gala, there is no time like the present! Go to Gala2026.GiveSmart.com to view options or email the Foundation office at [email protected].
The Foundation wants as many community partners at this celebration as possible because this party is all about YOU! The Foundation would not be able to advance local healthcare without the amazing, supportive community. Please join the Foundation on Saturday, January 24, 2026, for a proper thank-you.
