Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala

Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala

The Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala is the Foundation’s annual fundraising event in which our donors come together to support the hospital that has cared for this community for over 170 years. The signature event features curated food, cocktails, music and activations to engage and inspire. The gala will feature an award ceremony - presenting the the Judah Touro Society Award and inducting donors into Touro's Lifetime Giving Societies.

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For questions, please reach out to the Foundation at TouroFoundation@lcmchealth.org

To learn more about the Judah Touro Society or becoming a member please click here >>.

Judah Touro Society Award

The gala also features the presentation of the Judah Touro Society Award - Touro’s most prestigious honor which recognizes an individual or family whose continued support of Touro strengthens our community and inspires others through outstanding service.

Congratulations to our 2026 Judah Touro Society Award recipient, Dr. Charles Smith, III

For more than three decades, Dr. Charles C. “Charlie” Smith III has exemplified exceptional service and dedication to Touro as a physician, leader, and philanthropist. Through his distinguished career in internal and pulmonary medicine, he has provided outstanding care to generations of patients while strengthening the institution through leadership roles including Director of Touro’s Medical Intensive Care Unit, member of the Medical Executive Committee, and participant on the Governing Board Finance Committee. A member of the Judah Touro Society since 1992, Dr. Smith and his wife, Lynn Bories Smith, have continued a multigenerational family legacy of support for Touro, a tradition that endures today through their son, Clay Smith, a member of the Touro Infirmary Foundation Board. His enduring commitment, leadership, and generosity have made a lasting impact on Touro and exemplify the spirit of the Judah Touro Society Award.

Event Tickets

Join us at the Gala and become a member of the Judah Touro Society. Members receive up to two tickets with reserved seating and patron party access, name listed in event program, and recognition on Touro's Donor Wall for one year.

Learn more about joining the Judah Touro Society

Ticket purchases are required in advance and include delicious food, open bar, and live entertainment.

• Gala Reception Admission--$250 each

Join us for a memorable evening honoring our mission and community. Includes standing-room admission to the gala. Patron Party access is not included.

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2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala brings together philanthropic leaders, corporate partners, physicians, and community supporters for an unforgettable evening benefiting programs and services that enhance patient care throughout Touro.

Guests enjoy fine dining, curated cocktails, live entertainment, and the presentation of the Judah Touro Society Award and lifetime donor awards, recognizing extraordinary leadership and generosity in our community.

Below are sponsorship opportunities for donors and corporate businesses to support our hospital and make an impact on our patients and our community.

Become a sponsor

Gold Sponsor--$10,000

• Reserved table for 8 guests
• Patron Party access for all guests
• Premier table placement
• Logo recognition at multiple event locations
• Recognition in event invitation and program (if purchased prior to printing deadline)
• Social media recognition before and after the event
• Verbal recognition during the gala program
• Recognition on Touro's Donor Wall for one year

Silver Sponsor--$7,500

Featured activation sponsor

• 4 gala tickets with reserved seating
• 4 Patron Party tickets
• Exclusive sponsorship of one featured activation:
  • Entertainment/band
  • Wine pull
  • Bar
  • After party
  • Photobooth sponsorship
• Logo recognition at sponsored activation
• Social media recognition before the event
• Recognition in event program (if purchased prior to printing deadline)
• Recognition on Touro's Donor Wall for one year

Limited to available activations

Teal Table Sponsor--$5,000

• Reserved table for 8 guests
• Recognition as a Teal Table Sponsor
• Name listed in event program
• Table signage recognizing company or donor
• Recognition on Touro's Donor Wall for one year

Become a sponsor

Email TouroFoundation@LCMChealth.org or call 504.897.8435 to secure your sponsorship opportunity.