Good times for good causes

Hutchinson Health Foundation events bring together donors and advocates, celebrate what we’ve achieved, and look ahead to the future. Proceeds from past events have helped fund major hospital expansions, community grants, scholarships and much more.

You’re invited to join us in support of better health and well-being close to home. right here in central Minnesota. You can attend, donate, sponsor, volunteer or help organize. However you prefer to get involved, we’re grateful for your dedication to making exceptional local health care possible.

For questions or inquiries about our events, please call Rachael Gemuenden at 320-484-4443 or email rgemuenden@hutchhealth.com.

Biennial Ruby Red Gala

The Hutchinson Health Foundation Gala is a biennial event including fundraising, food, and fun. The next gala will be at the Crow River Winery on November 21, 2026.

During our 2024 Ruby Red Gala, we raised funds to support our Emergency Center Expansion and Renovation Campaign. This vital project will allow us to better serve our community's evolving needs. With an expanded and modernized facility, we will be equipped to handle increased patient volumes, enhance privacy and comfort, provide safe spaces for our behavioral health patients, and optimize workflow for our dedicated medical teams. Thanks to our donors, we were able to raise around $200,000! As the region's leading health care provider, our commitment to delivering exceptional care has never been stronger.

Stroll for Hope

We are excited to partner with the Stroll for Hope, formerly known as Relay for Life to support local cancer care. Here is to a new partnership that will celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back as a community against this disease.

Event Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 in Hutchinson, MN

People gathering at the park.

Family Fun Night

Save the date for our 3rd Annual Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Family Fun Night on Thursday, December 4th, 2025! This free event will feature DJ music, hot chocolate and cookies, Santa and Mrs. Claus along with other holiday characters, a toy drive for McLeod County and more! Our local businesses will again be sponsoring our door prizes and participating in a tree decorating contest. Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of holiday cheer with the community!

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Scramble for Life Golf Tournament

Our annual Scramble for Life Golf Tournament at the Crow River Country Club continues to grow each year, becoming one of our most important (and competitive) events. Proceeds for 2025 will continue to support our Foundation programs like our scholarships and community grants.

Our next Scramble for Life golf tournament takes place on August 11, 2025.

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Share N’ Care Dinner

Our longest running event, the annual Share N’ Care dinner celebrates and supports hospice care within our community. A warm evening of fellowship and entertainment await. This event is on Wednesday, April 16, 2024.

Pizza Party in the Park

We are teaming up this year with local favorites Jimmy's Pizza of Hutchinson and Below Zero to enjoy pizza or chicken and your favorite frozen treats, all while supporting our Scholarship Fund. This event will take place at Library Square and is family friendly on May 28, 2025.

Barrick Charity Golf Classic

We are excited to partner with the Barrick Charity Golf Classic to support the inpatient Mental Health Unit at Hutchinson Health.

Volunteers make our events possible

Volunteers like you are vital to the success of our events – whatever your strengths are, we’re sure to have a place for you.

For questions or inquiries about our events, please call Rachael Gemuenden at 320-484-4443 or email rgemuenden@hutchhealth.com.

Event committees

Event committees work side-by-side with Foundation staff in planning and putting on major fundraising events. There are many roles available, including decorating, soliciting auction items and much more.

Current event committees include:

  • Biennial Gala Committee
  • Family Fun Event Committee
  • Scramble for Life Golf Tournament Committee
  • Share N’ Care Dinner Committee

Volunteering on event day

For as many people as there are preparing our events, there are often twice as many behind the scenes ensuring our events go smoothly.

As an event-day volunteer, you can help set up equipment, move items, greet guests, assist with games, answer questions and much more.