Stephens Memorial Hospital to host fundraising gala on New Year’s Eve
Stephens Memorial Hospital will host its Diamond Anniversary Gala on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m., benefiting the SMH Foundation.
The fundraising event will be held at the Stephens County Airport in the hangar of Brett Grigry on Private Road 1501.
The evening will include a dinner catered by Soggy Dog Wine & Brew, with musical accompaniment by the Texas Violinist. Entertainment will continue with Yesterdaze Wine and featured band The Redwine Band from Dallas as guests ring in 2026 with a balloon drop and champagne toast.
Additional activities and amenities will include bar service, a silent auction, valet parking, a photo booth by SnapJoy Photo Booth, and special souvenir gifts.
The schedule for the evening includes:
- 7 p.m. – Dinner catered by Soggy Dog Wine & Brew with Music by Texas Violinist
- 8:30 p.m. – Performance by Yesterdaze Wine
- 10:30 p.m. – Performance by The Redwine Band
- Midnight – Champagne Toast & Balloon Drop
Tickets cost $80 per person or $150 per couple and are available online at https://smhfoundation.ticketspice.com/diamond-anniversary (with an online order fee).
Earlier this year, the SMH Foundation raised more than $8,000 with its inaugural Winter Gala/Masquerade Ball in January, and the money — combined with funds raised by the SMH Auxiliary, aka Pink Ladies — helped the hospital purchase the hospital’s new mammography machine.
Stephens Memorial Hospital opened its doors in January 1951 and will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026.