A MILESTONE FOR WAMEGO: $110,225 RAISED!

Wamego, you have officially redefined what community support looks like. At this year’s Diamonds and Denim event on May 1, 2026, we set out with an ambitious goal to begin to fund the next chapter of local healthcare. Because of your incredible generosity—both before the event and during our “Fund the Need” appeal—we didn’t just meet our $50,000 goal. We didn’t just reach our $75,000 stretch goal.

Together, we raised a record-breaking $110,275 in direct philanthropy.

The Mission: Growing Our Walls, Keeping Care Local

As Wamego grows, so does our responsibility to provide the high-quality, personal care our neighbors deserve. This total is dedicated exclusively to a future facility expansion. While people, equipment, and technology are vital, we simply need more space to continue serving our patients effectively.

Why This Matters: Wamego Health Center was recently recognized by the National Rural Hospital Association as a top rural hospital in the nation. This expansion ensures our facility reflects the needs of our community and the expertise of our staff.

Project Status: From Vision to Design

We know you are eager to see the “bricks and mortar” of your investment. Architectural teams are finalizing proposals for the City of Wamego. Once these proposals are reviewed and a proposal approved by the city, we will officially enter the Design Phase. We are committed to keeping the community informed every step of the way.

Building on a Legacy of Success

This expansion is the next step in a journey we’ve walked together. Your past generosity has already brought transformative changes to Wamego, including:

• Cutting-Edge Tech: Implementation of 3D Mammography and MRI upgrades.
• Surgical Excellence: Significant enhancements to our Operating Rooms.
• Future Talent: The creation of the $200,000 Healthcare Education Endowment, supporting advanced training for our current providers.

Thank you for being the heart of the Wamego Health Center. You are helping to keep compassionate care local.

Stay connected

Reach out to Chris Spooner at christopher.spooner@ascension.org or 785-587-5462.
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The Wamego Hospital Foundation’s mission is to support the Wamego Health Center in achieving excellence in medical services by funding upgrades to facilities and equipment and programs that promote wellness and access to superb, local healthcare. Your contribution will help fuel this mission. Contact Chris Spooner at christopher.spooner@ascension.org or 785-587-5462.

WAMEGO MATCH DAY IS OCTOBER 1st

The Wamego Hospital Foundation’s goal for Wamego Match Day is to raise $30,000. Wamego Match Day is a crucial opportunity for our community to come together and substantially impact the future of healthcare.

Funds donated will be available to assist with a future facilities expansion at the Wamego Health Center’. Today, the Foundation recognizes the need for and anticipates a future facilities expansion of the Wamego Health Center. While leaders have not yet defined a specific project, planning is underway and the Foundation is eager to begin gathering financial support in various forms to support a future facilities expansion. With Wamego Match Day approaching, the Foundation will ask donors to begin sharing their support for a future facilities expansion.

Donations are eligible for a prorated match based on the total amount raised and the available matching pool. For example, if an organization raises 7.5% of the total donations, they will receive 7.5% of the matching funds.

GIVING

To provide your financial support for the Wamego Health Center, click here. A check can be mailed to the Wamego Hospital Foundation 711 Genn Drive, Wamego, KS 66547 or dropped off at the Wamego Health Center.

2027 DIAMONDS AND DENIM

Join family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and community members on Friday, April 30, 2027 for the 2027 Diamonds and Denim fundraising event at The Columbian Theatre. More information to come.

About Wamego Hospital Foundation

The Wamego Hospital Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

Our mission is to support the Wamego Health Center in achieving excellence in medical services by funding upgrades to facilities and equipment and programs that promote wellness and access to superb, local healthcare.

Other ways to make a contribution include:

• Pledges
• Annual Giving
• Planned Gifts
• Gifts of Securities, Life Insurance, Annuities
• Gifts of Real Property
• Matching Gifts
• Memorial Gifts
• Tribute Gifts

Leadership

Wamego Hospital Foundation Board

Chair – Amy Flinn
Vice Chair – Dr. John McQuillen
Treasurer – Rich Shermoen
Members: Casie Hartwich, Jeff Kohlmeier, Sarah McVay, Sarah Pacheco, Jake Pugh, and John Watt

Hospital Administrator: Brian Howells
Foundation Director: Chris Spooner