Village Gun & Pawn Sponsors Guns for Mingo Fundraiser

Local business owners donate firearms as prizes for annual healthcare event

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:19am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished, metallic handgun resting on a clean, monochromatic background, surrounded by a minimal arrangement of other premium objects like a leather holster and ammunition. The dramatic lighting and industrial design of the gun symbolize the importance of the Heilmans' sponsorship and donation to the Mingo fundraiser.The Heilmans' donation of firearms as prizes for the Mingo fundraiser reflects the local business community's support for the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation's vital work.Sulphur Springs Today

Mary and John Heilman, owners of Village Gun & Pawn in Sulphur Springs, Texas, have signed on as Big Daddy Sponsors for the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation's annual Mingo fundraiser. As part of their sponsorship, the Heilmans are donating three guns that will be given away as prizes at the event on April 9.

Why it matters

The Mingo fundraiser is a major annual event for the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, which provides critical medical services and resources to the local community. The Heilmans' sponsorship and donation of firearms as prizes helps drive ticket sales and raise funds for the foundation's important work.

The details

As Big Daddy Sponsors, the Heilmans have committed to donating three guns that will be given away as prizes at the Mingo event on April 9. Attendees can purchase tickets online at Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com for a chance to win the firearms, which will be showcased on the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation's social media channels leading up to the fundraiser.

  • The Mingo fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Heilmans have sponsored the event as Big Daddy Sponsors.

The players

Mary and John Heilman

Owners of Village Gun & Pawn in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Big Daddy Sponsors for the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation's Mingo fundraiser.

Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation

A non-profit organization that provides critical medical services and resources to the Sulphur Springs, Texas community.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud to support the important work of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation through our sponsorship of the Mingo event.”

— Mary Heilman, Co-owner, Village Gun & Pawn

What’s next

Tickets for the Mingo fundraiser are available for purchase online at Mingo2026.GiveSmart.com, where attendees can enter to win the firearms donated by the Heilmans and Village Gun & Pawn.

The takeaway

The Heilmans' sponsorship and donation of firearms as prizes for the Mingo fundraiser demonstrates the local business community's commitment to supporting the critical healthcare services provided by the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation.