ABOUT THE HASKELL COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Haskell County Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that exists to foster and support the purposes and Mission of Haskell Memorial Hospital. The Foundation, established in 2020, encourages, receives, and manages gifts and bequests for the benefit of Haskell Memorial Hospital. Through fundraising and support efforts, the Foundation’s Mission is to provide funding for Haskell Memorial Hospital’s needs and programs in order to help the hospital carry on its legacy of delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare in Haskell County and the surrounding region.
In 1935, in the midst of the country’s worst economic crisis, the Great Depression, a group of visionaries recognized the need for a hospital in Haskell County. In July 1937, Haskell County voters approved a $60,000 bond, despite the national unemployment rate of 14 percent. On October 23, 1939, Haskell Memorial Hospital opened its doors to begin a legacy of providing outstanding healthcare to the folks in Haskell County and the surrounding region.
After almost 85 years, that legacy continues. The Haskell County Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees is made up of men and women with the same progressive mindset as those pioneers of the 1930s. They are committed to fortifying the future of healthcare in Haskell County. The trustees recognize that the best way to offer long-term, substantial support to the hospital is through the establishment of an endowment. An endowment will generate perpetual income for the Foundation, which will benefit the hospital indefinitely.
2024 BUNCO NIGHT AND SILENT AUCTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 6, 2024
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors - the True Superheroes for Rural Healthcare!
The Haskell County Hospital Foundation will host the 4th annual Bunco Night and Silent Auction on Tuesday, August 6 at the Haskell Civic Center, 200 S Ave. B, in Haskell, TX. The evening will begin at 6 PM.
Superheroes (and a few villains) will unite for one action-packed, dynamic evening of rolling dice for rural healthcare! Rally up your team of 12 and join us as we support the legacy of Haskell Memorial Hospital. Sponsorships are available.
Don’t forget the Silent Auction! Our supporters have donated some amazing items for the highest bidders! Check it out!
Bunco Fever 2023 Memories
Bunco Fever was definitely in the air for the Haskell County Hospital Foundation’s third annual Bunco and Silent Auction! More than 250 dudes and ladies came together to boogie-oogie-oogie at the disco-themed event.
The fast-paced, competitive dice game is easy to learn and fun to play, making it the perfect platform for a fundraising event. The Foundation offers five sponsorship levels, as well as selling individual tickets.
A fun addition to the event is the silent auction, in which participants bid on a variety of items donated by generous businesses and individuals. With choices ranging from gift cards to autographed guitars to experiences, bidders are sure to find something that interests them.
The 2023 event drew an almost full house and netted more than $14,000. The Foundation utilizes the proceeds from events such as this to support Haskell Memorial Hospital in its commitment to providing excellent healthcare to Haskell County and the region through projects, programs, and purchasing needed equipment. In addition, the Foundation believes in assuring the future of rural healthcare through its healthcare professional scholarship program. Each year, Haskell County students seeking careers in the healthcare profession can apply for one of the Foundation’s scholarships.
According to Paul Leonard, Foundation President, the ultimate goal of the Foundation is to establish an endowment fund to allow the Foundation to continue its support of Haskell Memorial Hospital for years to come. “Establishing this fund is going to require all of us to pitch in and secure the future of healthcare in our region,” Leonard stated, “We are leaving a legacy, no matter what. It’s up to us to determine what type of legacy we leave.”
