Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation announces annual gala
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Release from the Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation) The Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation and event title sponsor US Bank is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the annual fundraising gala, to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Gilbert Center at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. This year’s event, themed “Black & White,” will celebrate the community’s ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare in Union, Baker, and Wallowa Counties.
The evening will honor the Foundation’s annual Challenge Coin award recipients — individuals who have made meaningful contributions to healthcare in Northeast Oregon. A complete list of honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.
Guests and community members can browse this year’s raffle items now at foundation.grh.org/events. Raffle ticket sales will open soon, giving the broader community an opportunity to participate in supporting local healthcare — even if they can’t attend in person.
Proceeds from the gala support the Foundation’s Healthier Together capital campaign, which is working to expand access to care across the region — including increasing clinic capacity, acquiring equipment, and growing the number of providers serving rural communities. Rural hospitals like Grande Ronde depend on community support now more than ever, and every dollar raised goes directly toward keeping essential services close to home.
Tickets are $100 per person and are available online at foundation.grh.org/events. Guests are encouraged to dress in black and white for the themed event.
The Foundation gratefully acknowledges US Bank as a presenting sponsor of this year’s gala.
The Grande Ronde Hospital Foundation has been fundraising for patient care equipment at Grande Ronde Hospital since 1969 and has raised more than 5.2 million dollars. For questions about their fundraising projects or to make a donation, call 541-963-1431 or go to www.grh.org/foundation.
