October Update & Upcoming Events

Memorial Hospital Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with its own Board of Directors, by-laws and Articles of Incorporation. We raise support for and manage 26 funds that provide financial assistance to Memorial Health System's patients and employees.

In September, we had the following impact because of our supporters:

305 medications for cancer patients
72 medications for cardiac patients
31 medications for endocrinology patients
1 piece of medical equipment for an ostomy patient
covered costs of dental treatments for 2 cancer patients
purchased 5 cribettes for pediatrics

We've also secured $3,119,233 in grant funding so far this year.

YOUR IMPACT

Join us for the Annual Carter’s Champions Pink Dress Run in downtown Gulfport on Saturday, October 21^st at 11am! The Pink Dress Run is a fun run or walk. The route is a 5K but you can return to the finish line whenever you would like. Or, you can just hang out near Chandeleur and enjoy the music, food, drinks and vendors.

All proceeds benefit our Carter’s Champions Breast Cancer Fund which provides financial support for men and women in our community who are receiving treatment for breast cancer at Memorial. 100% of proceeds stay local and directly benefit those fighting breast cancer at Memorial as well as support early detection services for those in need.

Come out to the 3rd Annual Loch-Q-Sa BBQ Cook Off on Saturday, October 21st from 12pm-5pm at the home of Mike and Lori Pontius! Ticket/sponsorship includes unlimited beer, drinks & BBQ. Band starts at 1pm and football all day! Proceeds will benefit our Oncology Fund which provides financial assistance to Memorial’s cancer patients in need.

SPONSOR/DONOR FORM

Cha Cha for the Ta Ta's Breast Cancer Event is back! This fun event is happening on Thursday, October 26 at the D'iberville Civic Center.

Get ready to dance the night away while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer and support programs. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this event is open to everyone. Proceeds will benefit our Breast Imaging Fund which provides financial assistance for women in our community who cannot afford breast imaging services such as mammograms, breast ultrasounds and breast MRIs.

MEMORIAL EMPLOYEES

Breast Cancer Awareness shirts are still available! Shirts are Comfort Colors, short sleeve, adult sizes S-3XL. (Comfort Colors runs a little big.) They’re $20 each. Limited quantity! Proceeds will go to Memorial’s breast cancer patients in need.

ONLINE STORE

With your donation of $10 for each month from October - December, non-clinical staff can wear jeans on Fridays. October proceeds will go to our Breast Imaging Fund which provides financial assistance for those in our community who cannot afford breast imaging services such as mammograms. Your receipt will be proof of your donation for your manager. Jeans must be approved by your supervisor and be work appropriate (no holes, rips).

DONATE

We manage 26 funds that provide financial support to Memorial Health System's patients and employees. What makes us unique is that 100% of donations to the Foundation directly benefit the fund of your choosing and stay in our community. We have several donor programs for our supporters to choose from and you get to pick the fund you would like your donation to benefit.