Methodist Hospitals Foundation to Host 15th Annual Golf Outing

July 30, 2026

Methodist Hospitals

[Gary, Indiana, July 27, 2026] The Methodist Hospitals Foundation will host its 15th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville.

The annual fundraiser brings together business leaders, healthcare professionals, community partners, and supporters for a day of golf, fellowship, and philanthropy. Proceeds will help Methodist Hospitals continue providing compassionate, high-quality care and advancing programs that address critical community health needs, including infant mortality, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

“Every day, Methodist Hospitals makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout Northwest Indiana,” said Celina A. Weatherwax, Executive Director of the Methodist Hospitals Foundation. “Our Golf Outing brings people together around a shared vision for a healthier community and helps advance compassionate care, innovation, and programs that improve lives for generations to come.”

In 2025 alone, Methodist Hospitals provided $115 million in charitable care and contributed over $1.1 billion in economic impact across our region. The health system also continues to invest in advanced medical technology, expanded facilities, and innovative services to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

Location: Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville, Indiana

Registration and Brunch: 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Central Time

Shotgun Scramble: Noon

Awards Dinner: 5:30 p.m.

 

Sponsorships, foursomes, and individual charitable contributions are available. The outing is expected to sell out, and early registration is encouraged. To register, become a sponsor, or learn more, visit the golf outing link or contact the Methodist Hospitals Foundation at 219-886-4389.

 

About Methodist Hospitals Foundation

The Methodist Hospitals Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Methodist Hospitals by connecting the generosity of donors with programs and services that advance patient care and improve the health of communities throughout Northwest Indiana.

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