Daviess Community Hospital to Host 'Hoops for Healthcare' Fundraiser

The March Madness watch party will replace the hospital's annual Kentucky Oaks Derby Gala.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:55am

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The Daviess Community Hospital Foundation is launching a new fundraiser called 'Hoops for Healthcare' on Friday, March 20th from 11am to 11pm at the National Guard Armory in Washington, Indiana. The event will feature live coverage of opening-round college basketball games, basketball-themed games and activities, and food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds will help fund therapy equipment for patients at Daviess Community Hospital and the CORE Center.

Why it matters

The Hoops for Healthcare event offers a new, fun way for the local community to come together and support the healthcare needs of Daviess County. It replaces the hospital's previous Kentucky Oaks Derby Gala fundraiser, aiming to attract a wider audience and raise critical funds for patient care.

The details

The Hoops for Healthcare event will take place on March 20th, 2026 from 11am to 11pm at the National Guard Armory in Washington, Indiana. The event will feature live coverage of opening-round NCAA March Madness basketball games, as well as basketball-themed games, activities, and food and beverage options for attendees. Home Building Savings Bank is serving as the presenting sponsor. Proceeds from the event will go towards funding new therapy equipment for patients at Daviess Community Hospital and the CORE Center.

  • The Hoops for Healthcare event will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • The event will run from 11am to 11pm on that day.

The players

Daviess Community Hospital Foundation

The foundation that oversees fundraising efforts for Daviess Community Hospital.

Home Building Savings Bank

The presenting sponsor for the Hoops for Healthcare event.

Angie Steiner

The director of the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation.

Daviess Community Hospital

The hospital that will benefit from the proceeds raised at the Hoops for Healthcare event.

CORE Center

The healthcare facility that will also benefit from the proceeds raised at the Hoops for Healthcare event.

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What they’re saying

“The Hoops for Healthcare event offers a fun way for the community to come together while supporting local healthcare needs.”

— Angie Steiner, Foundation Director (wamwamfm.com)

What’s next

Ticket, reservation, and sponsorship details for the Hoops for Healthcare event will be announced soon at dchosp.org and on the hospital's social media pages.

The takeaway

By replacing its traditional Kentucky Oaks Derby Gala with the new Hoops for Healthcare event, Daviess Community Hospital Foundation is finding a creative way to engage the local community and raise critical funds for patient care and equipment. The March Madness-themed fundraiser aims to attract a wider audience while staying true to the hospital's mission of supporting the healthcare needs of Daviess County.