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Island Health Foundation's mission is to raise funds for Island Hospital and its commitment to community health.

Since 1978, the Island Health Foundation has been leveraging philanthropy to transform the health and wellness of your community through the programs and services of Island Health System (formerly Island Hospital). Affectionately known as the Foundation, the Foundation extends opportunities to community members, service clubs and corporations alike to financially invest in the delivery of award-wi

nning, top-notch healthcare in Anacortes and the surrounding region. This community investment ensures Island Health remains a local, independent, publicly-funded health system. The Foundation, therefore, serves as a financial resource for enhancing medical care through new technology and equipment, expanding critical programs like mental health services and community health education opportunities. As a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, the Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of up to 21 volunteer community leaders. The role of the Board of Directors is to provide fiscal oversight and stewardship, set policies and goals, as well as fundraise for the organization to fulfill its mission. The Board of Directors works closely with Island Health’s senior leaders to identify funding needs for which philanthropy can make a transformative impact. The Island Health Foundation is proud to be serving our community for over 40 years.

05/21/2026

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Barrett Financial, for helping make SABA Sports Physical Night possible!

Together with SABA, Island Optometry, Island Health, Island Health Foundation, and our incredible volunteer physicians, this annual event ensures more than 200 student athletes can access affordable sports physicals—regardless of income or insurance coverage. At just $40 per student, with scholarships available, this event helps remove barriers so local youth can safely participate, stay active, build confidence, and thrive.

This is community partnership in action—and an investment in the health and future of our kids.

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Barrett Financial, for making SABA Sports Physical Night possible! Their generosity helps ensure that more than 200 local student athletes can access affordable sports physicals—regardless of income or insurance coverage—so they can safely participate in the sports they love.

This incredible community partnership between SABA, Island Optometry, Island Health Foundation, Island Health, and our volunteer physicians expands access to healthcare, supports early detection of health concerns, and helps remove barriers for local families. Together, we’re investing in the health, confidence, and future success of our youth.

Cost is $40 (donation to SABA). All middle school and high school students are welcome. No registration needed! Forms will be available at check-in. Medical history form can be printed in advance. Please email at anacortessaba20@gmail.com.

05/15/2026

The Island Health Foundation team had so much fun celebrating at last Friday’s Island Health Employee Banquet, wrapping up an incredible Island Health Week dedicated to honoring our amazing staff!

This year’s event featured a costume contest, so of course we had to get creative and repurpose Gala of Hope décor into our costumes. From the Gala to the banquet, it’s been such a joy celebrating the people who make Island Health such a special place.

Thank you to all of our incredible employees for the compassion, dedication, and care you bring to our community every single day!

05/13/2026

The 23rd Annual Gala of Hope was a record-breaking evening filled with generosity, hope, and community support. ❤

Thanks to our incredible donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests, nearly $1.2 million was raised to support the modernization of 25 inpatient rooms at Island Health—spaces that have cared for more than 58,000 patients over the last two decades and will now get much needed upgrades including; new smart beds with continuous vital sign monitoring, in room computers for our care teams, and new televisions, flooring, lighting and family seating.

To read more about the inspiring evening and the impact these funds will make, visit our website: https://www.islandhealthfoundation.org/news/a-record-breaking-evening/

05/11/2026

During the Gala of Hope, we had the privilege of sharing heartfelt messages from the incredible caregivers who serve our community every day.

Behind every patient room is a nurse, physician, caregiver, or staff member whose compassion, courage, and dedication help guide patients and families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

These messages were a powerful reminder that the Inpatient Room Modernization Project is about more than updated spaces—it’s about supporting healing, comfort, and compassionate care for every person who walks through our doors.

Thank you for helping us invest in the future of care at Island Health. Island Health - Skagit County

05/07/2026

Thank you Island Health - Skagit County and Barrett Financial!

04/30/2026

The 23rd Annual Gala of Hope was an evening full of heart, healing and generosity!

This year’s event was truly one for the record books:
❤ 370 guests dressed in their finest red and black tie attire
❤ Our business community and hospital vendors showed up in a big way—48 generous sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Marathon Petroleum, and Platinum Sponsors Haven Financial, Troy & Joyce Kunz, and Terry & Sheri Tyson
❤ A record-breaking amount raised for Heartstrings
❤ Nearly 100 Island Health employees joined us, including 27 current or retired physicians
❤ Four amazing Philanthropy Award Winners—Jan Iversen, Quantum Construction, Anacortes Rotary and Karla DeCamp of Your Story Foundation
❤ 19 exciting live auction packages—including 3 unforgettable travel video introductions
❤ A $6,096 shopping spree at Burton’s
❤ An unforgettable evening led by the incredible auctioneer and radio personality, Gee Scott
❤ The evening raised nearly $1.2M towards important equipment and upgrades for the Acute Care Unit and Inpatient Room Modernization Project.

In case you missed the videos shared at the Gala of Hope, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Most importantly, every dollar raised will help make a meaningful impact—helping patient sleeps peacefully, families breathes easier, and nurses & care teams feel more supported. Thank you to everyone who helped make this extraordinary evening possible!

04/23/2026

We are proud to recognize Keystone Building Services, North Sound Oral & Facial and Peoples Bank (also a Silver Sponsor) as our Copper Sponsors at the 23rd Annual Gala of Hope—The Heart of Healing. Thank you!

Your partnership drives meaningful impact right here at home, strengthening the care our community relies on every day. Because of you, Island Health continues to grow, evolve, and serve our friends and neighbors with excellence.

Join us in celebrating the organizations that are helping shape the future of healthcare in our community.

04/22/2026

We are proud to recognize Evans Funeral Chapel, Care Payment and ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers as our Copper Sponsors at the 23rd Annual Gala of Hope—The Heart of Healing. Thank you!

Your partnership drives meaningful impact right here at home, strengthening the care our community relies on every day. Because of you, Island Health continues to grow, evolve, and serve our friends and neighbors with excellence.

Join us in celebrating the organizations that are helping shape the future of healthcare in our community.

04/21/2026

We are proud to recognize Heather Ladd—State Farm as our Centerpiece Sponsor for the 23rd Annual Gala of Hope—The Heart of Healing. Thank you!

A special thank you as well to Fidalgo Flower Co. and the incredibly talented Maddie Knutson for designing and creating our beautiful centerpieces!

We also had so much fun behind the scenes—Island Health Foundation, alongside Heather Ladd, enjoyed prepping the flowers that will help bring these stunning arrangements to life.

Because of partners like you, Island Health continues to grow, evolve, and serve our friends and neighbors with excellence.

Address

1211 24th Street
Anacortes, WA
98221

Website

https://www.islandhealthfoundation.org/donate/, https://islandhospitalfoundation.ejoinme.org/gala-of-hope

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