Save the Date! Annual Elizabethan Gala set for November 6
July 31, 2026
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation invites the public to attend the 2026 Elizabethan Gala on Friday, Nov. 6 at the Regency Conference Center.
The annual event brings community members together for an evening of celebration and philanthropy, supporting the exceptional care and innovative programs that serve St. Elizabeth’s patients and families. Since its establishment as a fundraising event in 2012, the Elizabethan Gala has raised nearly $2 million for programs and equipment at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
This year’s gala will offer a memorable experience for sponsors and attendees. The festive evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, a brief program and live entertainment highlighting the masquerade theme from Gabrielle’s Step by Step ballroom dancers and Phoenix Entertainment. The HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will also honor this year’s recipient of the Elizabethan Award during the program.
“The Elizabethan Gala is an important tradition for our hospital and community,” shares David Garris, Market Director of HSHS Southern Illinois Foundations. “It is an opportunity to celebrate the generosity of our donors and community members whose contributions help advance healthcare in our region. Through their support, St. Elizabeth’s Foundation has helped fund vital programs, services and equipment that enhance the care we provide to our patients and families every day.”
For more information about sponsorship opportunities for this event, or to make reservations, visit here.
The annual event brings community members together for an evening of celebration and philanthropy, supporting the exceptional care and innovative programs that serve St. Elizabeth’s patients and families. Since its establishment as a fundraising event in 2012, the Elizabethan Gala has raised nearly $2 million for programs and equipment at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
This year’s gala will offer a memorable experience for sponsors and attendees. The festive evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, a brief program and live entertainment highlighting the masquerade theme from Gabrielle’s Step by Step ballroom dancers and Phoenix Entertainment. The HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will also honor this year’s recipient of the Elizabethan Award during the program.
“The Elizabethan Gala is an important tradition for our hospital and community,” shares David Garris, Market Director of HSHS Southern Illinois Foundations. “It is an opportunity to celebrate the generosity of our donors and community members whose contributions help advance healthcare in our region. Through their support, St. Elizabeth’s Foundation has helped fund vital programs, services and equipment that enhance the care we provide to our patients and families every day.”
For more information about sponsorship opportunities for this event, or to make reservations, visit here.
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