All Galas 2026 Annual Gala

Thank You for an Unforgettable Evening

Our sponsors, donors and guests came together to support scholarships, our hospital, and the health of every family in our community.

Friday, October 9, 2026 Willow Event Center
57Gala Sponsors
92026 Scholarship Recipients
$13,000Awarded in 2026 Scholarships
$196,000Donated to ACRMC in 2025

Because of You

Every ticket, sponsorship and raffle card turns into real care close to home. Here’s what your generosity made possible.

ACMF presenting a check to ACRMC alongside new Emergency Department stretchers and wheelchairs ACMF presenting a check to ACRMC alongside new Surgery Department stretchers
Adams County Regional Medical Center
$196,000

2025 Donation to ACRMC

Improving patient comfort, safety and accessibility with new stretchers for the ACRMC Emergency and Surgery Departments, plus two new universal wheelchairs.

Drug Free Clubs of America student leaders recognized at the Ohio Valley School District board meeting
Youth Prevention

Drug Free Clubs of America

Adams County students in grades 9–12 pledge to stay drug and substance free and take part in random screening. In May 2026, Executive Director Cherish Williams and Chair Tami Graham saw DFCA leaders recognized at the Ohio Valley School District board meeting, and in April students took part in the national DFCA rally.

“DFCA students stepping up to share their experiences and their willingness to lead, speak out, and support one another is making a real impact in our buildings.”
— Adams County Schools

LifeVac anti-choking device presented to an Adams County school
School Safety

LifeVac Units for Every School

ACMF purchased LifeVac devices for all Adams County schools. The device is designed to help in choking emergencies.

Parent Education

Hidden in Plain Sight

Together with the Adams County Youth Prevention Coalition, our Hidden in Plain Sight tent helps parents, teachers, grandparents and caregivers recognize everyday items, like water bottles, made to hide vaping, smoking and drug materials.

Prom Night Safety door prize presentation for Manchester's after-prom lock-in
Prom Night Safety

Keeping Prom Night Safe

ACMF and the Adams County Youth Prevention Coalition provided a PlayStation door prize for Manchester’s after-prom lock-in.

Meet Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Nine local students headed into health careers, recognized at this year’s gala.

Molly Fuller
$5,000 Scholarship

Molly Fuller

Esther Moore Chandler Scholarship

Molly is a student at Ohio University pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Hunter Grooms

Hunter Grooms

ACMF Scholarship · $1,000

Northern Kentucky University, Physical Therapy

Kelsey Young

Kelsey Young

ACMF Scholarship · $1,000

University of Cincinnati, Speech-Language Pathology

Alisha Hargett

Alisha Hargett

Dale Mathias, M.D. Scholarship · $1,000

Shawnee State University, Radiologic Technology

Liam Purcell

Liam Purcell

Dale Mathias, M.D. Scholarship · $1,000

Morehead State University, Radiologic Technology

Chesnee Ayres

Chesnee Ayres

Francis Stevens, M.D. Scholarship · $1,000

Morehead State University, Respiratory Care

Ryan Mack

Ryan Mack

Francis Stevens, M.D. Scholarship · $1,000

Shawnee State University, Physical Therapy

Braxlynn McClanahan

Braxlynn McClanahan

Bruce Ashley, M.D. Scholarship · $1,000

Cedarville University, Pharmacy (Graduate)

Kiersten Spires

Kiersten Spires

Rural Health Collaborative Scholarship · $1,000

The Ohio State University, Doctor of Audiology

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

This evening, and everything it funds, would not be possible without the businesses, families and friends who stepped up to sponsor.

Platinum Sponsors

  • Esther Moore Chandler Family
  • Wallace Thompson Funeral Home

Diamond Sponsors

  • A Loving Heart Home Health Care
  • ACRMC Physicians
  • Becky Hawkins
  • General Electric
  • Children of Dale L. Mathias, M.D.Chris, Melissa & Matthew
  • Family of Francis Stevens, M.D.
  • RDI Corporation

Gold Sponsors

  • Adams County Regional Medical Center
  • Family of Bruce Ashley, M.D.
  • Cherish’D Tees & More
  • Mark Poynter, M.D.ACRMC Surgery
  • Peebles Monument Company
  • People’s Bank
  • Southern Hills Community Bank
  • Tami Graham

Silver Sponsors

  • Adams County Community Foundation
  • Adams County Health Department
  • Adams County Homecare
  • Adams County Manor / Adams County Manor Home Health
  • Barb Moore Holt
  • Barry’s Chevrolet
  • Blake’s Pharmacy
  • Common Pleas Court
  • First State Bank
  • FRS Transportation
  • Helen Newman
  • Hospice of Hope
  • Howard & Magdalena Staggs Family
  • Jeffrey Newman, CPA, LLC
  • Law Office of David Osborne
  • Lisa Rothwell
  • McDonald’s
  • McFarland Blacktop Sealing Chad & Sara McFarland
  • Melinda Horsley
  • Monarch Meadows
  • National Bank of Adams County
  • Oxbow Farm Jim & Alta Beasley
  • Paul Hall
  • Randy Brodt
  • Smile Designs of Southern Ohio
  • Southern State Community College
  • Southwest Ohio Urology Christopher Lawley, M.D.
  • Spud Gustin
  • UWUA Local 175
  • Venture Productions

Friend Sponsors

  • American Facade Restoration
  • Hannah Eldridge
  • Greene Chiropractic
  • Kent Gulley
  • Diane LaCoste
  • Manchester Lions Club
  • Claudia Mitchell
  • Joyce Porter
  • Rebecca Tolle
  • Dawn Wallace

Gala Night Fun

Thank you to everyone who played, bid and took a chance on the evening’s games and raffles. Every dollar supports our programs.

Treasure Chest Surprise

$100 per key

Only 40 keys were sold, each a chance to unlock a mystery prize from a chest holding over $1,500 in prizes.

WINGO

$20 per card

Play began at 8 p.m.

  • 1st WINGO: $300
  • 2nd WINGO: $200
  • 3rd WINGO: Wine basket

Woodhouse Spa Card Raffle

$25 per card

New this year! A $500 Woodhouse Spa gift certificate, just for the ladies.

Golden Boy Rifle Card Raffle

$25 per card

A Golden Boy rifle (.22 S/L/LR, .22 Mag., 17 HMR), donated by J. McCoy Lumber Co. & Real McCoy Outdoors. Pickup at Dailey’s Outfitters.

Wine Corks

Purchase a cork

Every cork was a chance to win a bottle of wine.

50/50 Split the Pot

5 tickets for $20

One lucky ticket took home half the pot.

Live Auction

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Live Auction Items

Thank you to the businesses who donated to this year’s live auction, including:

Butterbee’s American Grille Graeter’s Jag’s Steak & Seafood Mi Camino Real Montgomery Inn Ruth’s Chris Steak House S.O.B. Son of a Butcher Steak House Taylor Rae Esthetics

And thank you to every bidder who helped make the evening a success!

The Giving Doesn’t Stop at the Gala

Support scholarships, our hospital and youth prevention programs all year long, or honor someone special with a memorial gift.

Ways to Give Our Scholarships