CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation Hosts 43rd Annual Gala

Fundraiser to support critical healthcare services in the region

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:35pm

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph showing the soft, glowing outlines of a formal dinner table setting, evoking the elegant and celebratory atmosphere of a high-profile fundraising event.The CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation's annual gala brings the community together to celebrate and support vital healthcare initiatives.Beaumont Today

The CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation is set to host its 43rd Annual CHRISTUS Gala on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Beaumont Civic Center. The event will feature a gourmet dinner, live entertainment by GRAMMY-nominated country music star Martina McBride, and proceeds will benefit critical needs across the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System.

Why it matters

The annual CHRISTUS Gala is a longstanding tradition that raises vital funds for lifesaving equipment, patient care programs, and essential services like SANE and forensic nursing, women's health, maternal and newborn care, pediatric initiatives, and Children's Miracle Network support for patients and families in the Southeast Texas region.

The details

Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, table wine, and dessert, along with live entertainment by GRAMMY-nominated country music star Martina McBride, known for hit songs like 'A Broken Wing,' 'Wild Angels,' 'I Love You,' and 'Blessed.' Proceeds from the Gala will benefit critical needs across the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System, including supporting lifesaving equipment, patient care programs, and vital services.

  • The 43rd Annual CHRISTUS Gala will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The event will start at 7 p.m.

The players

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation

A non-profit organization that raises funds to support the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System and its critical healthcare initiatives in the region.

Martina McBride

A GRAMMY-nominated country music star known for hit songs like 'A Broken Wing,' 'Wild Angels,' 'I Love You,' and 'Blessed.'

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What they’re saying

“Members of the media wishing to cover the event are asked to contact Hollie McDonald at hollie.mcdonald@christushealth.org or (409) 201-0947.”

— Hollie McDonald, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation

The takeaway

The CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Foundation's annual gala is a longstanding tradition that brings the community together to support critical healthcare initiatives and services that make a real difference in people's lives across the region.