MHN Foundations

08/30/2025

Founded on the vision of its namesake, the Vitus Hartley, Jr. Scholarship is awarded by the Rivers Health Scholarship Foundation annually. This scholarship continues to honor Mr. Hartley’s legacy and ensures students who want to study healthcare related fields can do so for generations to come.

Read more here: https://mhnfoundations.org/a-community-dedicated-to-continuing-the-legacy-of-vitus-hartley-jr/

08/29/2025

Path to the Cure is just around the corner! This event is not just a 5k, but a place to celebrate, encourage, and support cancer warriors in our area. Join us for this special event on September 21st.

If you register before September 3rd, you are guaranteed a t-shirt!
Register here: pathtothecure.com

08/28/2025

Today is the LAST day that 5% of all sales from Austin's Homemade Ice Cream are donated to Hoops Family Children's Hospital.

Head over to either Austin's Homemade Ice Cream locations for some delicious ice cream and support the kids and families at Hoops Family Children's Hospital!

08/28/2025

Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital Medical Director Dr. Jacob Kilgore and his pup, Taz, are supporting HFCH tonight by participating in Scoops for Hoops! This week, Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream is donating 5% of all sales at both their Ceredo and Market locations to benefit the kids and families of HFCH! Stop by either location tomorrow and treat your kiddos, pups and yourself to some yummy treats! We all scream for ice cream! (Including Taz)! 🍦❤️🩺

08/28/2025

Introducing Joshua - a Hoops Ambassador!

Joshua is a fun, energetic four-year-old who has a rare genetic condition called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, requiring him to be frequently monitored through scans and physicals. Despite his diagnosis, Joshua spends his time doing what he loves, such as karate, chess, books, drawing, and painting.

To learn more about Joshua and the Hoops Ambassadors, click here: https://mhnfoundations.org/ambassador/joshua-hannah/

08/27/2025

Austin's Homemade Ice Cream is donating 5% of their sales to Hoops Family Children's Hospital at BOTH their Ceredo and Market locations. Tomorrow is the last day for this, so don't miss out on supporting this great cause.

Plus they're serving up Superman Ice Cream this week... what could be better? 🍦

08/26/2025

Both of Austin's Homemade Ice Cream locations are donating 5% of all sales to Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital until Friday!

Show your support for a great cause while enjoying delicious ice cream.

08/26/2025

This is such a great opportunity for those who live in Mason County, West Virginia, or Gallia or Meigs Counties in Ohio! For more info, visit mhnfoundations.org/our-foundations/rivers-health-scholarship-foundation

Since 1989, the Rivers Health Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to more than 225 students pursuing healthcare careers.

This year, we are proud to award $29,000 in scholarships to six outstanding students:

C. Samuel Pinkerton, Marshall University School of Physical Therapy

Cohen Yates, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University

Havin Roush, Marshall University School of Nursing

Sarah Faith Nichols, Holzer School of Nursing at the University of Rio Grande

Austin Everett Rykowski, College of Nursing at Kent State University

Sophia Atkinson, Medical Laboratory Technology program at Marshall University

Emma Northup, Marshall University School of Nursing

📸 Pictured: C. Samuel Pinkerton (recipient of the Vitus Hartley Jr. scholarship) with Rivers Health Foundation Chair, Erin Krawsczyn.

💚 Together, we’re investing in the future of healthcare and strengthening our community.

08/25/2025

We’re so grateful for our friends at Austin’s! This week, Austin’s is donating 5% of all sales from both locations (Ceredo and The Market!) to benefit kids at Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital! Treat your kiddos (and yourself!) this week to some yummy ice cream! 🍦❤️

08/25/2025

From now through Friday, 5% of all sales from both Austin's Ceredo and Huntington locations will be donated to the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital!

Support a great cause in our community and savor the last sweet days of summer with your favorite flavor! Go to this link for more information: https://mhnfoundations.org/initiatives/scoops-for-hoops/

08/24/2025

The 2025 United for Hoops Draft Day was an absolute success! Thank you to Marshall University Athletics and United Bank for making this day so special!

To learn more visit https://mhnfoundations.org/initiatives/unitedforhoops/

08/23/2025

Hoops Ambassadors not only embody the resilience of all patients at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, but they also take the community along on their journey—sharing their stories, inspiring others, and raising awareness to make a meaningful impact.

See more here: https://mhnfoundations.org/initiatives/ambassador/