August 16, 2024 – Sulphur Springs, TX –
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation held two firsts this year. One was Man Bingo, also known as Mingo, which was bingo with prizes men (or anyone) would enjoy. This was held on April 18 for 198 players with a net income of approximately $12,000. Since it was the first year to offer Man Bingo, proceeds were expected to be less.
With the income from Man Bingo, the Foundation offered its second first, a health initiative targeting Hopkins County men. Sixty free heart calcium scans were offered at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs during July. 56 men took the Foundation’s offer for scans.
The Foundation will more than likely hold a second Mingo in April 2025 with proceeds once again going to a men’s health initiative,
For several years, the Foundation has offered a free mammography clinic for uninsured Hopkins County women over the age of 40. The next one will be held in October. The Foundation’s Board of Directors was eager to add a program to benefit local men.
The Foundation extends its appreciation to community members for sponsoring and participating in Mingo. Additionally, the Foundation was pleased that so many local men recognized the need for a heart calcium scan.
The Foundation is an IRS 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization focusing on Hopkins County healthcare.
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