The Madison Regional Health Foundation’s annual event, The Gala, has served as the primary fundraiser for the Foundation for the past eight years.
As the premier event in Madison, the 2024 Gala was another record-breaking event. With over 150 guests and supporters in attendance, the 2024 version of The Gala raised $52,000 which will go towards a new, $360,000 ambulance for our community. The event featured a raffle, live and silent auctions, and a three-course meal paired with wine. Also during the event, the Madison Regional Health Foundation’s Champion of Healthcare award was presented to The Schultz Family for all their support towards the hospital, the foundation, and the Madison Community. After the event, Brian Kern made a matching pledge which helped raise an additional $8,000. With Kern’s matching pledge, The Gala earned $120,000 to help pay for the cost of a new ambulance
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