February 23, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is gearing up for a second time to celebrate the postponed 20th anniversary Gala! The ice storm prevented the event from being held on its original January 24 date, but fair weather is anticipated for the rescheduled May 9 event.
Part of the fun of the Gala is the games. One game has been a crowd favorite since its introduction in 2014…Heads or Tails, or, as we call it locally, Heads and Tails. For $20, a Gala participant may enter the contest. Game Leader Craig Roberts asks those playing to choose heads or tails, indicated by placing their hands on their head or hips. John Sellers then tosses a coin in the air to determine if heads or tails wins the round. Those who win can stay in. Those who lose must pay $20 to buy back in. The game concludes when there is a single winner. That lucky person receives bragging rights and a cash prize sponsored this year by Peggy and Bob Weaver.
Also new in 2014 was a Mystery Boxes game. A certain number of wrapped gift boxes were available for sale. Some boxes had prizes while others did not. This game is similar to a balloon pop at a carnival. This concept was also repeated at the 2015 Gala as a Wine Pull. Every wine bag had a bottle of wine, with some being below the entry and others above.
Another fun game of chance is 100 for $100, which started in 2014. Only 100 tickets are sold for $100 each. Each person who purchases a 100 for $100 ticket gets to select which Live Auction item they would want to win. If their ticket is drawn, they take their live auction selection before the bidding begins.
For the 2026 Gala, of course, Heads or Tails and 100 for $100 will be back, but we are also bringing back the mystery selection game. This year, 50 envelopes will be sold for $50 each. After all are sold, players will turn in the slip inside the envelope to find out if they won a beautiful necklace, a cash prize, or a whammy (nothing). Signet Jewelers donated the necklace, and Penney and Scott Hemby donated the cash prizes.
Whatever game is your pleasure, there is something for everyone. And with the extra time before the 20th anniversary Gala actually plays out, who knows what be added. The one guarantee is a fun night that will benefit Hopkins County healthcare.
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.
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That year also included the raffle of a beautiful red Corvette!
Underwriting opportunities for the 2026 Gala are available at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com or call the Foundation at 903-438-4799.
Don’t miss the 20th anniversary Gala celebration! Help the Foundation raise money for medical equipment for the surgical wing expansion at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Find out about options to support and participate at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com.
