Our goal at the SOMC Deevelopment Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, employees and our community. The SOMC Development Foundation encompasses fundraising efforts for Hospice, Cancer, Employee Relief, Heart & Vascular, Pediatrics, Community Health and Wellness, the areas of greatest need and the Endowment. These funds generate much needed support and enable SOMC to continually deliver extraordinary care for future generations to come. We consider it our responsibility to serve our community, and we take pride in doing so.
Below is a list of upcoming events that are currently scheduled. Each event supports a different fund. For more information please see below or refer to
Areas to Support.
For a comprehensive list of upcoming events download the Corporate Sponsorship Program here
Summer Soirée July 14, 2018
Celebrate summer and support the Transcending Lives Campaign by joining us in the countryside for our third Summer Soirée. Set amid a working apple orchard; enjoy a serene evening that includes a four-course dinner, classic summer fun and games and breathtaking surroundings.
Proceeds of the Summer Soirée will benefit Transcending Lives – the capital campaign dedicated to the expansion and renovation of the SOMC Inpatient Hospice Center. The project will add four new patient rooms, a new family gathering area and meditation room, restrooms, showers and an upgraded kitchen as well as a complete remodeling of the existing facility. Your support helps provide a beautiful facility with appropriate equipment, staff and surroundings to patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives.
Location: Bentley Family Farms – 1145 OH-728– Lucasville, OH 45648
Social Time: 6:00pm
Event: 7:00pm dinner
For more details, contact Shaye Coburn at 740-356-2794 or Coburns@somc.org or visit our Transcending Lives Website by clicking here to purchase tickets or sponsorships for the event.
Memorial Ride July 28, 2018
The Memorial Bike Ride is an annual event that was created in memory of motorcycle enthusiast and hospice patient Ricky Bryan. This is a wonderful event that enables the community to come together to support a great cause. Shirts go on sale every year to provide additional support to this event.
A donation to the Hospice Caritas Fund allows us to make a positive difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. Your gift ensures that local patients and families coping with a life-limiting illness will receive comfort, support, and care in their time of need when hope for a cure is no longer possible.
Location: SOMC Hospice Center 2201 25th St. Portsmouth, OH 45662
Start Time: 12:00pm
For more details, please call Mackenzie Coakley at 740-356-2653 or coakleym@somc.org
Run for your Life September 1, 2018
The Community Health & Wellness Fund is designed to offer support to projects that will positively affect the health & wellness of those living and working in our community. Our goal is to provide a community where families can live a life of health and wellness.
Location: SOMC Friends Center 1202 18th St. Portsmouth, OH 45662
Start Time: 7:30am Bikes 8:00am Runners
For more details, please contact Brad Zieber at 740-356-7572 or zieberb@somc.org
Paint it Pink October 12 & 13, 2018
Pink Out- October 12, 2018
5k-October 13, 2018
Paint It Pink is a unique 5k event named by Spry Living as one of America’s best breast cancer 5k’s. Community members celebrate a weekend-long event of painting the community Pink to help raise awareness about breast cancer. The entire community shows support for the festivities by wearing their Paint It Pink t-shirts the day prior to the 5k while decorating their workplace, schools and homes. On October 13th, participants of the 5k enjoy a flat race course through a scenic residential neighborhood.
The Breast Cancer Cancer Compassion Fund assists local cancer patients with transportation, medication, wigs, etc. Your generous support helps a patient and their family during a very difficult time.
Location: SOMC Friends Center 1202 18th St. Portsmouth, OH 45662
Start Time: TBD
For more details, please contact Brad Zieber at 740-356-7572 or zieberb@somc.org
Winter Wonderland Ball November 16, 2018
Train Show – November 24 & 25, 2018
28th Polar Express Pajama Party – November 27, 2018
Each year, we kick off the start of the holiday season with our Winter Wonderland Ball and Events. The Ball is a black tie, formal event featuring a four-course meal and entertainment. The Polar Express Pajama Party features food, several children’s activities, a visit from Santa and a viewing of the holiday classic Polar Express. The Train Show features local train displays along with several booths of trains and accessories.
Proceeds of the Winter Wonderland events will benefit the SOMC Annual Fund, which supports the areas of greatest need at Southern Ohio Medical Center—ranging from the purchase of new equipment and technology, to upgrading facilities.
Location: SOMC Friends Center 1202 18th St. Portsmouth, OH 45662
For more details, contact Shaye Coburn at 740-356-2794 or Coburns@somc.org
Pamper Your Heart February 23, 2019
In honor of National Heart Month, a ladies’ night out event will be offered in the Month of February. The event will be tailored toward pampering ladies so that that they can take better care of themselves, enabling them to continue to be the heart of the family.
Your support of the Heart & Vascular Fund enables SOMC to offer heart patients a second chance at life through the most advanced technology available. Gifts will also enable SOMC to offer support to those patients who experience financial difficulty in their time of need.
Location: SOMC Friends Center 1202 18th St. Portsmouth, OH 45662
For more details, please contact Shaye Coburn at 740-356-2794 or Coburns@somc.org
Hike for Hospice May 18, 2019
One day Hike
Shirts go on sale every year to provide additional support to this event.
A donation to the Hospice Caritas Fund allows us to make a positive difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. Your gift ensures that local patients and families coping with a life-limiting illness will receive comfort, support and care they deserve in a time when they need it most.
Location: SOMC Hospice Center 2201 25th St. Portsmouth, OH 45662
Start Time: 9:00am
For more details, please call Mackenzie Coakley at 740-356-2653 or coakleym@somc.org
Invitational Golf Tournament June 8, 2018
34th Annual One Day Invitational Golf Tournament. – Online Registration
The Community Health & Wellness Fund is designed to offer support to projects that will positively affect the health & wellness of those living and working in our community. Our goal is to provide a community where families can live a life of health and wellness.
Location: Elks Country Club State Rt. 73 McDermott, OH 45652
Start Time: 8:30am
For more details, please contact Kim Castle at 740-356-8541 or castlek@somc.org