2026 JCH Foundation GALA Termed a Success

The 2026 Johnson County Hospital Foundation hosted its 2026 Gala at the Hartman Cattle Company event center on Saturday night, May 2. The atmosphere was filled with the spirit of the Kentucky Derby with guests arriving in vibrant hats and dresses, and gentlemen in sharp suits and outfits ready to celebrate and support a great cause for the JCH Foundation.
“The GALA fundraiser was a great success in supporting the JCH Foundation in its efforts to raise funds for its first in house MRI machine.” The Johnson County Hospital Foundation had a total 164 supporters at this event. “We are blessed to support the hospital in advancing technology and services,” said Heidi Leners, director of the Johnson County Hospital Foundation.
The first phase of the hospital addition will be completed later this fall, with the second phase expected to be completed in the spring of 2027.
During the Gala’s silent auction, the purses appeared to be a hit among the ladies in attendance. Overall, 62 silent auction items were available with over 250 bidders contributing to the cause.
Those in attendance also enjoyed dancing and singing to a variety of songs performed by the Dueling Pianos throughout the event.
A Best-Dressed contest was held and Chuck Bailey of Tecumseh was crowned the winner with his green suit and hat.
“The JCH Foundation Board can't thank the communities enough for their support of the Kentucky Derby Gala. We hope everyone had a great time!” said Leners.
The next JCH Foundation fundraiser is the 4-man scramble golf tournament on August 8, at the Tecumseh Country Club.