The Hospital Gala

The Hospital Gala, Sarasota’s premier event, has raised more than $7 million benefitting Critical Care Services, Cardiac Services, Cancer Care Services and other critical needs at Sarasota Memorial.

Date:  Saturday, January 6, 2024
Time:  6 p.m.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The night will spotlight the Trauma Center at SMH. Proceeds benefit greatest needs at Sarasota Memorial.

For sponsorship information, please contact Sally Schule, Director of Community and Donor Engagement, at 941.374.9700 or sally-schule@smh.com.

The 2023 Hospital Gala

Note: Individuals using Donor Advised Funds or Private Foundation Funds for sponsorships are required to reserve seats separately using personal funds if they wish to attend the event. Seats are based on availability.

PREMIER SPONSOR

HELICOPTER SPONSOR

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Premier Sponsor Benefits
  • Logo recognition on event ads, invitations, eblast, signage and program book; thank-you recognition
  • Name listed in the event press release
  • Logo on SMHF Facebook post and SMHF website
  • Sponsorship recognition in SMHF newsletter or Impact Magazine
  • Logo scrolled on event screens
  • Recognition as Premier Sponsor from stage during the event
  • VIP table with priority seating
  • Table signage
  • Personal server dedicated to your table for the evening
  • Premium wine and champagne
  • Two Ritz-Carlton guest rooms for the night of January 6, 2024
  • SMHF will print and place guest place cards at your table
  • Attendees to the event (20 guests)
  • Access to VIP reception (20 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $29,500
Helicopter Sponsor Benefits
  • Exclusive sponsorship level (in business category)
  • Logo recognition on event ads, invitations, eblast, signage and program book; thank-you recognition
  • Name listed in the event press release
  • Logo on SMHF Facebook post and SMHF website
  • Sponsorship recognition in SMHF newsletter or Impact Magazine
  • Logo scrolled on event screens
  • Name announced from stage during the event
  • VIP table with priority seating
  • Table signage
  • Personal server dedicated to your table for the evening
  • Premium wine and champagne
  • Two Ritz-Carlton guest rooms for the night of January 6, 2024
  • SMHF will print and place guest place cards at your table
  • Attendees to the event (12 guests)
  • Access to VIP reception (12 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $23,340
Ambulance Sponsor Benefits
  • Logo recognition on event ads, invitations, eblast, signage and program book; thank-you recognition
  • Name listed in the event press release
  • Logo on SMHF Facebook post and SMHF website
  • Logo scrolled on event screens
  • Name announced from stage during the event
  • VIP table with priority seating
  • Table signage
  • Personal server dedicated to your table for the evening
  • Premium wine and champagne
  • One Ritz-Carlton guest room for the night of January 6, 2024
  • SMHF will print and place guest place cards at your table
  • Attendees to the event (12 guests)
  • Access to VIP reception (12 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $13,790
Firefighter Sponsor Benefits
  • Name recognition on event invitations, signage and program book; thank-you recognition
  • Name listed in the event press release
  • Logo on SMHF Facebook post and SMHF website
  • Logo scrolled on event screens
  • Name announced from stage during the event
  • VIP table with priority seating
  • Table signage
  • SMHF will print and place guest place cards at your table
  • Attendees to the event (10 guests)
  • Access to VIP reception (10 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $6,250
Policeman Sponsor Benefits (SOLD OUT)
  • Name recognition on event invitations, signage and program book; thank-you recognition
  • Logo scrolled on event screens
  • SMHF will print and place guest place cards at your table
  • Attendees to the event (10 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $3,750
First Aid Sponsor benefits
  • Name listed in program book
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • SMHF will print and place guest place cards at your table
  • Attendees to the event (2 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $750
Underwriting Opportunities

Flowers – Ballroom | Invitation Design & Printing:  $5,000 each

  • Name on back of event invitation (Invitation Underwriter only)
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Attendees to the event (4 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $3,500


Guest Treat at Departure | Auctioneer
:  $3,000 each

  • Signage at station (guest treat underwriter only)
  • Name listed in program book and event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Attendees to the event (2 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $2,25o

Valet:  $4,000 (SOLD)

  • Logo on signage at entrance
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Attendees to the event (4 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $2,500

Flowers – Reception | Photo Booth (SOLD) | Program Printing (SOLD):  $2,500 each

  • Signage at booth (photobooth underwriter only)
  • Name on back of program (program underwriter only) [SOLD]
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Attendees to the event (2 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,750

 

Dance Floor: $2,000 (SOLD)

  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Attendees to the event (2 guests)
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,250

 

Flowers – VIP Reception | Band Meals | Volunteer Meals:  $1,500 each

  • Signage at buffet (meal underwriters only)
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,500

 

VIP/Reception/Ballroom Photographer:  $1,000 each (3 available)

  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,000

 

VIP/Reception Entertainment:  $1,000 each  (2 available) 

  • Signage at station
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,000

 

Menu Card:  $1,000 (SOLD)

  • Name on menu card
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,000

 

Coffee Station | Guest Water at Departure:  $1,000 each

  • Signage at station
  • Name listed in program book and on event signage
  • Name scrolled on event screens
  • Tax-deductible amount: $1,000

AMBULANCE SPONSORS

FIREFIGHTER SPONSORS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

From The Hospital Gala to The Golf Tournament, to the Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon and Rock the Roof, each event helps support critical needs at Sarasota Memorial.

Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 6 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. Michael’s On East
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Friday, May 3, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. Laurel Oak Golf & Country Club
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Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 7 p.m. SMH-Sarasota West Parking Garage Rooftop
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STEWARDSHIP EVENTS

December 6, 2023
A private dinner honoring members and welcoming new honorees from the previous fiscal year (October – September).
Learn how to become a member: 941.917.1286

April 11, 2024
A private luncheon celebrating those who made a commitment to the Healthcare Foundation through their estate.
Learn how to become a member: 941.917.1286