The Madison Regional Health Foundation’s annual event, The Gala, has served as the primary fundraiser for the Foundation for the past eight years.
We are excited to announce that the Madison Regional Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser, The Gala, will be held on December 5th, 2025, at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, South Dakota.
The Gala is the Foundation’s premier event, created to honor our generous donors and strengthen support for the Madison Regional Health System. Since its inception, The Gala has grown into a night of celebration featuring live and silent auctions, raffles, a delicious three-course dinner paired with wine, and the presentation of our Champion of Healthcare award.
Funds raised at this year’s Gala event will support the 2025-2026 Building a Healthier Tomorrow Capital Campaign, which focuses on purchasing new medical equipment, recruiting talented healthcare providers, awarding scholarships, and growing our endowment to sustain our work into the future. Key areas of focus include Emergency Services, OB, and Rehabilitation/Therapy departments, and many more. By investing today, we ensure the Madison Regional Health System remains a strong and vital resource for our community for years to come.
We invite you to join us in making a difference. Every gift counts, and every supporter plays a vital role in building a healthier tomorrow.
For more information about the Madison Regional Health Foundation, the 2025 Gala, or if you would like to make an in-kind/donation to the event, please contact:
Stephen Klekas, Foundation Director
605-256-8817
stephen.klekas@madisonhospital.com
Champion of Health Care Award Recipients
2024 – Schultz Family
2023 – Bloom Family
2022 – Brad & Gail Wilkens
2021 – Employees of Madison Regional Health System
2020 – First Bank & Trust – Jon Knuths
2019 – Darrel & Patti Simon
2018 – Dr. Richard Sample