February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Gala on January 25th, 2025. This year’s volunteer chairs were Linda and Joe Bob, Julie and Brad, and Teffany and Corey Burgin who selected the theme Serendipity by the Sea.
The evening of dinner and dancing started off with a steel drum band and finished with guests celebrating good times for a good cause. The Foundation’s Board of Directors had set a goal to earn and donate $260,000 to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs to assist with upgrading the MRI machine. The goal was surpassed, and the donation has been fulfilled. This upgrade means faster, clearer scans for a quicker path to diagnosis and healing, increased energy efficiency, and an overall more pleasant experience for patients. In addition to fulfilling the goal for the MRI funding, the Foundation was also able to donate $16,000 due to the annual Snowflake Campaign for the purchase of 2 cooling tents. These tents will be used at both sporting and community events during the summer to quickly cool people down in extreme heat.
Gala Chair Joe Bob Burgin shared how the experience of heading up the Gala was especially dear to him and his family. “Our family has been involved in healthcare for many years, and we know the importance of having a strong hospital in Hopkins County. Therefore, it was an honor and privilege to chair this year’s Gala as a family. God, family, and healthcare are so important to us, and we truly enjoyed getting to know some of the sponsors and underwriters better and working with the many volunteers. We have such a great and giving community.”
The Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to all who contributed through attending, donating, bidding, and volunteering. Great thanks to the committed Gala committee members, and to the Gala chairs, the Burgin family, for their steadfast dedication to the event.
The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Gifts may be tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS. All funds raised are used to improve healthcare in Hopkins County.
For additional information, please contact the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation at 903-438-4799 or [email protected]
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Foundation Board Members pictured from left to right are Charles Helm, Secretary Bob Weaver, Treasurer Sally Toliver, Chair-Elect Steve Rutherford, Heather Johnson, Dr. Martin Fielder, Chair Pam Black, CMF-SS President & CEO Paul Harvey, Kenny Rogers, Mickey McKenzie, Garrett Glass, and Don Sapaugh. Not pictured: Brad Johnson and Dr. Andrew Yoder.
Pictured from left to right are 2025 Gala Chairs Brad Burgin, Julie Burgin, Joe Bob Burgin, Linda Burgin, and Teffany Burgin. Not pictured: Gala Chair Corey Burgin.
