Monthly

Update


May 2026



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 April, we had the following impact because of our supporters:

  • 505 medications for cancer patients
  • 71 medications for cardiac patients
  • 56 medications for endocrinology patients
  • 13 pieces of medical equipment for ostomy patients
  • 8 medications for rheumatology patients
  • 5 mammograms for women in our community


Thank you to all who supported Cocktails For A Cause - A Night In Havana especially our sponsors! We're a locally based non-profit and operate without overhead so that all donations support the needs of Memorial's patients. Check out our event photos!

Guardian Angel

Congratulations to Taylor Beech, RN for being recognized as a Guardian Angel! Your patient said, “Taylor was so good to me in cardiac care during my stay. She is patient, compassionate, kind, and very intelligent. Memorial is lucky to have her!”

Memorial Meltdown Fundraiser

Thank you to Employee Health and all employees who participated in the Memorial Meltdown Fundraiser! You raised $475 for our Employee Crisis Fund which provides financial support to our fellow employees in need.

Loch-Q-Sa BBQ Cook Off

The 6th Annual Loch-Q-Sa BBQ Cook Off will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 11:30am – 6:30pm at the home of Mike & Lori Pontius. Your $40 entry fee includes all you can eat BBQ and drinks as well as live music! Sponsorships are also available. Contact Lochqsa@gmail.com for more info. Proceeds will benefit our Oncology Fund which provides financial assistance for patients who are receiving treatment for cancer at Memorial.

Krewe of Neptune Poker Run

Join us for the 9th Annual Neptune Poker Run on Saturday, June 27th! Checkpoints will open at 9am and will close at 4pm. The stops will be:

  • Bacchus on The Bayou
  • Bacchus on The Bluff
  • Yul's Place
  • Orangutang's Prop Stop
  • Wahoo's at Palace Casino
  • Captains Al's
  • Blow Fly
  • The Bayou Restaurant and Tiki Bar
  • Pier 15 (Host Stop open 2PM-6PM where hands will be dealt)

Proceeds will benefit our Oncology & NICU Funds.

Pink Dress Run

Tickets now on sale! Join us for the 8th annual Carter’s Champions 5k Pink Dress Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17th. Festivities begin at 2pm at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company with registration and the Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration. The run/walk begins at 4pm followed by live music. Proceeds will benefit our Oncology Fund which provides financial assistance for patients who are receiving treatment for cancer at Memorial.

 
 
 

Ways To Give


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.


 

SAVE THE DATE

You can support the Foundation by supporting fundraising events that benefit us!


  • June 27th: 9th Annual Krewe of Neptune Poker Run
  • October 17th: Carter's Champions Pink Dress Run
  • October 17th: Loch-Q-Sa BBQ Cookoff

Board of Directors:

Paul Bertucci, Chairman

Roianne Newman Gutierrez, Vice Chairman

Larry Clark, Secretary/Treasurer

Roy Anderson III

Nathan Boles, MD

Rob Briscoe

John Carter

Stephanie Harkins

Matthew Safley, DO

John “Shorty” Sneed

Clay Wagner

Rodger Wilder

Linda Zakkak

Staff:

Aimee Robertson, Foundation President

Harrison Kajdan, Development Officer

Kathryn Moran, Marketing Officer

Beau Gex, Government Relations Officer

Katherine Hill, Foundation Accountant

 

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

228-865-3419

www.memorialhospitalfoundation.com

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