Member Events

The WMHS Foundation calendar relects an array of compelling programs and celebrations that showcase the charitable gifts our donors make and their impact on quality of care, patient assistance, and support for our expert clinicians at UPMC Western Maryland.

Snow Ball

As the only black-tie gala in the region, Snow Ball sponsors contribute significantly to the Auxiliary's generous pledges to the Foundation. In 2025, proceeds will complete the Auxiliary's one million dollar commitment to combat addiction in the region through their support for the Center for Hope and Healing. Get your tickets today!

Dinner with a Doc

Four times a year, our donor family gathers over dinner to hear from our medical staff in a variety of departments and to dialogue with them. The evening has proven to be a wonderful learning opportunity, demonstrating the expert clinical care we can count on close to home. Let us know if there's a department you want to hear from!

Golf Tournament & Dinner

Our annual Golf Classic, now in its 28th year, offers our guests a delicious meal and both silent and live auctions. Tournament day for our sponsors provides an unparalleled experience of gifts, games, golf, and great memories. Through corporate and individual generosity, the Foundation secures vital equipment and compassionate assistance for our patients.

THANKSgiving

The highlight of our Foundation calendar, President Karen Johnson moves hearts with four endearing stories of how your generosity is saving lives. Gather with your Foundation friends over a traditional Thanksgiving meal and then sit back to hear these heartwarming tales. Many say this event is the best kick-off to the season of giving. Not a dry eye in the house!

Holiday Gala

Our annual holiday party gathers major donors ($10,000 and above) together with our medical staff for one special evening in December, as a way to say thank you for their commitment. This evening always fills our hearts with gratitude - just one more way we recognize the generosity of our donor family throughout the year. Our Legacy Society members enjoy this event!

Special Occasions

In addition to our regular events throughout the year, Foundation leadership and our major donors help us to make much of the faithful Healthcare Heroes who work at UPMC Western Maryland. In the spring, we join with UPMC to host the Pinnacle Dinner, where 12 award-winning staff members who were selected as Employees of the Month, share a special evening of celebration with their friends and family as one of these stars is named the Pinnacle award winner for the year. Your Foundation underwrites the $2,500 prize awarded for this event.

In addition, as opportunities arise to celebrate achievements across our clinical service lines, your Foundation works with department teams to coordinate a fitting recognition or learning event.