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Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2024 $40,000 Marquee sponsor for the 18th annual fundraising Gala. Signature Solar’s Founder and Owner, James Showalter, has agreed to sponsor the upcoming Gala at this generous level.
Gala Co-Chair John Sellers and Foundation Executive Director Kayla Price met with Showalter and Signature Solar’s Kenny Rogers to discuss the possibility. Soon after that, Rogers informed Sellers of the decision to sponsor.
Signature Solar’s Senior Director of Operations, Kenny Rogers, shared, “Signature Solar is proud to be sponsoring the Foundation’s upcoming Gala. We care about Hopkins County and its citizens and feel this is one way we can do something to benefit the entire community.”
Proceeds of this year’s Gala will be donated to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital–Sulphur Springs to help fund the expansion of the surgical services wing. They expect the project to cost several million dollars. The expansion will allow the hospital more procedures and modalities, enabling faster surgeries and quicker healing times.
“We are so excited that James and Signature Solar have decided to donate this lead gift to the Gala. We appreciate their support of the Foundation’s mission to improve local healthcare resources,” said Foundation Chair Maleta Reynolds.
It is the second year that the Gala has benefitted from a $40,000 sponsorship. Last year, the CMF-Sulphur Springs Volunteer Auxiliary donated $40,000 as well. The Auxiliary members donate their time to serving in several capacities at the hospital and running the Johnnie Masters Gift Shop.
The Gala has a sellout crowd, but there are still one hundred $100 tickets available and a chance to bid on silent auction items, both of which do not require attendance at the Gala. Visit LOLGala2024.GiveSmart.com for more information.
The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has served Hopkins County for 27 years. A board of directors of local citizens governs it.