Annual Elizabethan Gala set for November 7
October 30, 2025
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation is hosting its annual Elizabethan Gala on Friday, Nov. 7. The event features a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, a short program and live entertainment by Howl at the Moon dueling pianos.
During the program, the St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will honor the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis with the 2025 Elizabethan Award for their commitment to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the community of Southwestern Illinois for 150 years.
“We are honored to celebrate the legacy of our Foundation’s partnership with the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the local community at this year’s annual gala,” said David Garris, Director of HSHS Southern Illinois Foundations. “As HSHS celebrates 150 years of caring for the community, we are able to look back at all of the incredible health care programs and services made possible thanks to our community’s generous donations to the hospital’s Foundation throughout the years.”
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation is proud to announce the presenting Diamond Sponsors of 2025 Elizabethan Gala: HGA; Holland Construction Services; Taylor Roofing; and Vituity. Full list of event sponsors.
Since its establishment as a fundraising event in 2012, the Gala has raised nearly $1.8 million for programs and equipment at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Reservations for individuals or tables of eight are still available. The event will be held at the Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park in O’Fallon.
During the program, the St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will honor the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis with the 2025 Elizabethan Award for their commitment to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the community of Southwestern Illinois for 150 years.
“We are honored to celebrate the legacy of our Foundation’s partnership with the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the local community at this year’s annual gala,” said David Garris, Director of HSHS Southern Illinois Foundations. “As HSHS celebrates 150 years of caring for the community, we are able to look back at all of the incredible health care programs and services made possible thanks to our community’s generous donations to the hospital’s Foundation throughout the years.”
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation is proud to announce the presenting Diamond Sponsors of 2025 Elizabethan Gala: HGA; Holland Construction Services; Taylor Roofing; and Vituity. Full list of event sponsors.
Since its establishment as a fundraising event in 2012, the Gala has raised nearly $1.8 million for programs and equipment at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Reservations for individuals or tables of eight are still available. The event will be held at the Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park in O’Fallon.
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