Sumner Foundation

The Sumner Foundation was established as the 501 (c)(3) fundraising arm of Sumner Regional Health Systems, Inc. in March 1995. The mission of the Foundation is to help others help others by providing a framework for giving and gifting; giving by all within their means and gifting to fill the needs of patients, families, hospital associates and the community at large that are not met under usual circumstances.

The Sumner Foundation hosts three major fundraising events each year, The Starlight Gala & Stellar Tribute in the spring, Charity Golf Classic and the Rockin’ the Barn event in the fall. Many members of the community volunteer their time, talents and resources to make these signature events a huge success each year. Contributions to the Foundation support projects such as Sumner Hospice which provides medical care and supportive services to terminally ill patients who choose to spend their final days at home, the Dodson Family Health Center which opened in 2002, transportation for cancer patients through Sumner Care-A-Van, and overnight housing to patients’ families at the Hospitality House.

>> View the 2007 Foundation Annual Report

>> Sumner Foundation Programs

For more information about the Sumner Foundation, call (615) 452-4009 or email karen.rudzinski@sumner.org.