William Newton Healthcare Foundation

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

🎄❤️ A Season of Giving at William Newton Hospital ❤️🎄

Jaytin Cathey, along with his dad and girlfriend Kylie, surprised the William Newton Hospital staff working Christmas Eve by purchasing sandwiches for everyone on duty. Dressed as Santa and his elves, they also took time to greet patients and staff, hand out toys, and spread smiles and holiday cheer throughout the hospital.
This incredible act of kindness began when Jaytin’s sister, Jozlynn, was hospitalized for the entire month of December. During that time, their dad showed appreciation by providing sandwiches and gifts for the hospital floor caring for her.

During Jaytin’s freshman year, he decided to continue the tradition by using his own summer paycheck to purchase food for William Newton Hospital staff for the first time.

What started as gratitude has turned into a meaningful tradition of giving back — reminding us all of the power of kindness, especially during the holidays. 💚🎅

12/18/2025

A big thank you to Lexi's LAMB Foundation for stopping by yesterday and spreading Christmas cheer at William Newton Hospital--giving gifts of blankets, stuffed toys, coloring books, etc. to each and every patient. Gifts of candy canes were also passed out to staff & visitors.

Each recipient was grateful for your generosity Lexi's LAMB Foundation. Thank you again! Our hospital and foundation are stronger because of the people who support us.

12/15/2025

𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 5 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐!
Will you help us? Now through December 20, 2025, your generosity can have double the impact. A compassionate anonymous donor has offered a $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for donations received for William Newton Hospital's emergency department expansion. We are only $279,486 away from meeting the $500k match.
Will you join us in this extraordinary opportunity to transform healthcare in our community? Your gift, doubled by the match, will directly impact the lives of our neighbors, friends, and family. Contact Annika Morris at 620-222-6276 today.
#𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚

12/08/2025

𝑾𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 #𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚!
Now through December 20, 2025, your generosity can have double the impact. A compassionate anonymous donor has offered a $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for donations received for William Newton Hospital's emergency department expansion.
So far, our generous donors have raised $191,989. We are only $308,011 away from meeting the $500k match.
Will you join us in this extraordinary opportunity to transform healthcare in our community? Your gift, doubled by the match, will directly impact the lives of our neighbors, friends, and family. Contact Annika Morris at 620-222-6276 today.

12/02/2025

🚨𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗨𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝗿 $𝟴𝗠 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻🏥
William Newton Hospital is at a turning point, and we need your support to secure the last $1.3 million. Investing in WNH's Emergency Department expansion is one of the most vital acts of generosity you can make this .
➡️ DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: The $500,000 match expires Dec. 20! A generous WNHF donor is matching every dollar you give, but we still have $338k to go to secure the full $500k.
➡️ WHY AN EXPANDED ER: Our current facility was last renovated in 1981 and is now outdated and crowded. The new, modern design will provide:
✅ More Private Rooms
✅ Improved Safety
✅ Faster Care
🙏 Don't miss out! Help us maximize this extraordinary matching gift. Your donation ensures the best patient care is available close to home for generations to come. Click to donate and double your impact: 🔗

11/24/2025

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉!
This holiday season, your generosity can have double the impact. A compassionate anonymous donor has offered a $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for donations received for William Newton Hospital's emergency department expansion. All donations received through December 20, 2025, will be matched.
So far, our generous donors have raised $161,832. We are only $338,168 away from meeting the $500k match.
Will you join us in this extraordinary opportunity to transform healthcare in our community? Your gift, doubled by the match, will directly impact the lives of our neighbors, friends, and family. Contact Annika Morris at 620-222-6276 today.

11/15/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚!
🎥 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬: Today, we celebrate the incredible impact your generosity has on William Newton Hospital and our entire community. Thank you for your commitment to giving! As you plan your 2025 giving strategy, we want to ensure you have the best information. Significant 2026 federal tax changes* will affect the deductibility of charitable donations for itemizers. To help you continue to give strategically, WNHF has created a brief video covering:
+ Why the first 0.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) may no longer be deductible
+ How the new 35% cap will affect high-bracket taxpayers
+ The benefits of making larger, strategic gifts this year
Watch the video to stay informed and ensure your generosity continues to have the biggest possible impact on our hospital and your tax planning. Plus, the timing couldn't be better with our current $500k match opportunity available through December 20, 2025!
*NOTE: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and shall not be relied upon as, legal or tax advice. Do not rely upon this information as a substitute for obtaining specific legal or tax advice from your own personal counsel.

11/07/2025

William Newton Hospital & William Newton Healthcare Foundation popped over to Baden Square to have lunch and visit with Rotary Club of Winfield on Wednesday. WHNF’s Executive Director Annika Morris gave an update on the Phase 2 Emergency Department expansion and current $500k match giving opportunity, while WNH Interim CEO Gigi Fergus talked about the hospital’s mission to provide quality care close to home and meet the needs of our community. Thank you to Winfield Rotary Club for hosting!
To learn more about the match or year-end giving, contact the Foundation office at 620-222-2676.

11/03/2025

📰 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭! 📰
+ $58k raised
+ McSpadden named Union State Bank Healthcare Hero
+ $500 match announced
It was another successful annual gala at the "new to us" Baden Square:

Just over $58,000 was raised, benefiting William Newton Hospital. Additionally, an anonymous donor renewed a $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for campaign gifts made through December 20.

10/13/2025

✨️ 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒔 ✨️
William Newton Healthcare Foundation hosted its 18th annual fundraising gala on September 27 at Winfield's Baden Square, presented by Union State Bank. Just over $57k was raised benefiting William Newton Hospital, plus an anonymous donor renewed a $500k dollar-for-dollar match for campaign gifts made through December 20. All of these funds will benefit phase two of the Second Century Campaign for the upcoming emergency department expansion.

The WWII/1940s-themed gala, dubbed ‘Flight for the Future,’ included live music by the Student Loans and silent and live auctions. Many attendees dressed to the theme, and over 140 guests were treated to a 4-course meal catered by Grouse Valley Catering and Creekstone Farms. Longtime Foundation supporter and former WNH Trustee Steve McSpadden was named the 2025 Union State Bank Healthcare Hero. Guests also participated in the ‘Bubbles & Bling’ raffle, sponsored by Barrel & Bottle, Bing Brothers, and Schmidt Jewelers, hoping to take home a beautiful, handcrafted yellow gold diamond sunflower pendant on an 18’’ chain, valued at $1,975.

A special thank you to:
+ Our sponsors, package underwriters, gala planning committee and friends, and valued guests who helped to bring the 18th annual gala to life.
+ Brenda Butters, Becky Long, & Jessi Leeper for transforming Baden Square and helping us honor the legacy of those who served.
+ Baden Square and Grouse Valley Catering for being gracious & accommodating hosts.
+ Union State Bank for 14 consecutive years of their presenting sponsorship.
+ The Student Loans for providing our evening entertainment.
+ Joe Wood and the Winfield High School HOSA Students for their help with set up, tear down, and catering/logistical assistance during the event.
+ Auctioneer Rick Hopper and Karen for keeping track of all the auction activity.
+ Gypsy Bev Co., our bartenders, for keeping the spirits high.
+ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Winfield for lending its vintage truck (shown in the keepsake photos).
+ John Cain & Bub Morris with the Winfield VFW for the presentation of colors.
+ Sarah Miller, Annika Morris, Jennifer Melcher, and bugle boy Dr. K. Daniel Miller for the special performance of 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy'

Note: event photos are in a separate post

10/13/2025

William Newton Healthcare Foundation hosted its 18th annual fundraising gala on September 27 at Winfield's Baden Square, presented by Union State Bank. Just over $57k was raised benefiting William Newton Hospital, plus an anonymous donor renewed a $500k dollar-for-dollar match for campaign gifts made through December 20. All of these funds will benefit phase two of the Second Century Campaign for the upcoming emergency department expansion.

The WWII/1940s-themed gala, dubbed ‘Flight for the Future,’ included live music by The Student Loans and silent and live auctions. Many attendees dressed to the theme, and over 140 guests were treated to a 4-course meal catered by Grouse Valley Catering and Creekstone Farms. Longtime Foundation supporter and former WNH Trustee Steve McSpadden was named the 2025 Union State Bank Healthcare Hero. Guests also participated in the ‘Bubbles & Bling’ raffle, sponsored by Barrel & Bottle, Bing Brothers Liquor, and Schmidt Jewelers, Inc., hoping to take home a beautiful, handcrafted yellow gold diamond sunflower pendant on an 18’’ chain, valued at $1,975.

A special thank you to:
+ Our sponsors, package underwriters, gala planning committee and friends, and valued guests who helped to bring the 18th annual gala to life.
+ Brenda Butters, Becky Long, & Jessi Leeper for transforming Baden Square and helping us honor the legacy of those who served.
+ Baden Square and Grouse Valley Catering for being gracious & accommodating hosts.
+ Union State Bank for 14 consecutive years of their presenting sponsorship.
+ The Student Loans for providing our evening entertainment.
+ Joe Wood and the Winfield High School HOSA Students for their help with set up, tear down, and catering/logistical assistance during the event.
+ Auctioneer Rick Hopper and Karen for keeping track of all the auction activity.
+ Gypsybevco, our bartenders, for keeping the spirits high.
+ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Winfield for lending its vintage truck (shown in the keepsake photos).
+ John Cain & Bub Morris with the Winfield VFW for the presentation of colors.
+ Sarah Miller, Annika Morris, Jennifer Melcher, and bugle boy Dr. K. Daniel Miller for the special performance of 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy'