Great Things Ahead for the Health Care Foundation’s Gala

Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is excited to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Gala. This observance is more about the donors and volunteers who have kept the Gala going and the thirty-five healthcare projects the Gala has funded.

At a time when many balls and galas seem to be slowing down, the Foundation’s Gala is getting its second wind. This is in part due to the growth of the local hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, and the Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS. As these two organizations continue to be recognized for their quality and service, and since they are both adding ways to serve the community, it is no wonder residents take pride in local healthcare.

Not only is the upcoming Gala a wonderful night to mark this milestone, but, in the bigger picture, it is a chance to look ahead to the growth of interest in local healthcare and the responses from the hospital, hospital District, and the Foundation to meet these needs.

As our community continues to grow, and the Metroplex seems farther away, access to quality medical providers is a necessity. More providers mean we need more facilities, equipment, patient beds, ambulances, etc.

That means the Foundation needs to provide more programs to educate and assist the community with their health needs and to help its healthcare partners, CMF-SS and the District/EMS, with their financial needs to keep up with equipment, technology, and facilities.

Why does this matter to the average citizen? Because none of us know when we or someone we love will have a health emergency or need a physician. So often, speed in getting to the hospital or seeing a provider is so important that it could mean the difference between life and death.

Together, CMF-SS, the District/EMS, and the Foundation are working hard to make sure Hopkins County residents have the local access they need to quality healthcare.

If you care about your health and that of your family and friends, won’t you join the Foundation in its efforts to raise funds for Hopkins County healthcare? A Gala ticket or Gala gift is a great way to start. You will hear what is going on locally in healthcare. Not only is the room filled with business leaders and philanthropists, but also with medical staff and providers. And, it is a really fun evening!

A few tickets are available for the May 9, 2026, Gala! Tickets and other forms of support are detailed on the website, Gala2026.Givesmart.com.

The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, an IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, provides free clinics, educational programs, and a room full of free breast cancer supplies for the community. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group.

The 2015 Foundation Gala was enjoyed in Jazz Age style with the theme The Great Gatsby. Chairs for the year were Leesa and Brian Toliver, and the projects funded by the evening were 3 flex coils, 3 telemedicine units, and EMS vehicles.

Underwriting opportunities for the 2026 Gala are available at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com or call
the Foundation at 903-438-4799.

2015 Gala Chair Leesa Toliver and her friends gather for a photo at the event. Shown left to right, Denise Booher, Leesa, Peggy Walker, and Debbie Booker.

You won’t want to miss the 20 th anniversary Gala celebration! The Foundation will take you on
a walk down memory lane while celebrating this community and local healthcare. Find ways to
participate at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com.