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December 2025



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.

 
 

Merry Christmas from the Foundation Board of Directors and Staff! We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and wonderful new year!


When you’re thinking about your end of year giving, please consider Memorial Hospital Foundation. 

 

  • We’re a local nonprofit so all donations stay in our community to provide assistance to Memorial Health System’s patients, employees, and no dollars are sent outside of South Mississippi. 


  • Since Memorial covers our overhead expenses, 100% of donations go directly to the intended fund. 


  • We have a big impact! So far this year, we’ve covered 4,076 medications for cancer patients, 712 medications for cardiac patients, 447 medications for endocrinology patients, 63 medications for rheumatology patients, 120 medical supply orders for ostomy patients, and much more! 


Join us for our fundraising gala on Saturday, April 18th from 7pm-10pm at White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge and experience an unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment from New Orleans’ Big Easy Band, exquisite cuisine, craft cocktails, and the spirit of Havana, all in support of our mission to provide assistance to Memorial’s patients in need. Come dressed in your vibrant Havana inspired cocktail attire and get ready for a night to remember!


Thank you to our current sponsors!

EGH Architects

Coca Cola Bottling Company

Redd Pest Solutions

The Dermatology Clinic

Perle PT & Pilates Donation

We were presented with a donation of $942 from proceeds of Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates Open House and Ribbon Cutting! Thank you, Beth, for supporting Memorial Health System's breast cancer patients!

Loch-Q-Sa BBQ Cookoff Donation

Mike & Lori Pontius continue to grow the impact that their Loch-Q-Sa BBQ Cookoff event has on patients in our community! They presented us with a donation of $19,100 from proceeds of this year's event. We are grateful for their continued support of Memorial Health System's cancer patients and can't wait until next year's event!

MEMORIAL EMPLOYEES

Memorial Meltdown

Memorial Meltdown fundraiser hosted by Employee Health to benefit our Employee Crisis Fund kicks off on January 12th!

Foundation Store End of Year Sale!

Everything on the online store is 20% off or more! You can order Foundation t-shirts, cups, and more on our online store! 100% of proceeds from the items will benefit our Employee Crisis Fund (except for breast cancer awareness shirts). Employees can request to pick up or have courier delivery to their clinic/office location. Non-employees can coordinate a pick up time.

 
 
 
 

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!


  • April 18, 2026: Foundation's Cocktails for a Cause - A Night in Havana
  • October 17, 2026: Carter's Champions Pink Dress Run
  • October 17, 2026: 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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