Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation

We want to give a special thanks to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala's Annual Presenting Corporate Sponsor, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort.

As we get closer and closer to this year’s Gala and the opportunity to celebrate 15 incredible years of service to our community, we want to recognize the longstanding partnership and support the Casino has provided throughout this journey.

The Casino is not simply just the location where we host our annual Gala each year. Since the very beginning, Harrah’s Cherokee has been a true partner in this event and in the mission of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation. Over the years, members of their Leadership team have even served on our Foundation Board, helping guide and strengthen the work we do for the community.

Their partnership has made a lasting impact in so many ways. One memorable example came in 2011, when the Casino hosted Food Network star Paula Deen for a special cooking demonstration event. The ticketed event raised and donated $25,000 to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation to help purchase a new digital mammography unit for our community.

We are incredibly grateful for Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and their continued commitment to supporting the health and well-being of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Partnerships like this help make our mission possible, and we are honored to celebrate this milestone year together.

For our guests who plan to wear a mask to this year's Gala to really embrace the Mardi Gras-inspired theme, please note this important reminder:

Congratulations to Foundation Vice-Chair and the best Emcee in the business, Dr. Yona Wade!

The 15th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala is officially SOLD OUT!

We are incredibly grateful for the support shown for this year’s gala and for the continued commitment to supporting healthcare initiatives that benefit our community.

If you are interested in being added to a wait list in the event of cancellations, please email [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who will be joining us on June 27 for an unforgettable evening of celebration and partnership. We look forward to celebrating with you in true French Quarter fashion!

The May Gala newsletter has some exciting *new* details about this year's event!

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Individual tickets are now on sale for the 15th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala, and this year’s mardi-gras themed celebration, Revelry in the French Quarter, promises an unforgettable evening.

Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort Event Center for a night that brings together community, culture, and purpose in support of healthcare for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Each $200 ticket includes:
Dinner and dessert
Access to the silent auction, raffles, and wine pull
Live music and entertainment
Entry to the artisan market and photo booths
An evening experience designed to celebrate and give back

Proceeds from the gala directly support the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority and its programs, helping expand services, enhance patient care, and invest in the health and well-being of the community.

*Individual tickets are very limited.*

To reserve your ticket today, message the Hospital Foundation page or email [email protected]. Tickets can be reserved now, with payment due by June 5th.

Back by popular demand… and this year, even better.

One of the most talked-about moments from last year’s VIP reception was the opportunity to have custom watercolor portraits painted in real time and they were nothing short of dreamy. Guests loved watching their portraits come to life thanks to the incredible talent of Rylee Aleshire Artistry and Savannah Lueck.

For this year's 15th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala, that experience is expanding.

Working alongside Savannah, we’ve brought in additional talented artists to make live watercolor portraits available to all guests throughout the evening. It’s a unique, personal keepsake and a chance to take home a piece of the night that’s created just for you.

Trust us… you won’t want to miss this.

Looking back, one of the very first things made possible through the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation was the addition of digital mammography at Cherokee Indian Hospital.

In September 2010, women receiving routine mammograms in the radiology department gained access to the (at the time) latest in diagnostic technology with the introduction of the Selenia digital mammography system from Hologic. At the time, CIHA was among the first healthcare providers in Western North Carolina to offer this advanced, state-of-the-art system, enhancing early detection and improving patient outcomes.

This life-saving advancement was made possible through the generosity of donors, corporate support from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, and the success of the very first Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala held in 2009.

As preparations continue for this year’s Gala, moments like this serve as a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together in support of better healthcare.

The Foundation, with supports from funding raised during the annual Gala, established the endowment in honor of EBCI Beloved Woman Dr. Carmaleta Monteith, whose leadership and dedication have shaped the Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation since its beginning. Created to support hospital employees pursuing growth in the medical profession, the endowment provides scholarships and funding for continuing education and professional development.

Carmaleta Monteith Education Endowment provides scrubs, equipment for CIHA's CNA students | Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Investing in people is one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen the future of healthcare in our community. The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation is proud to support the current cohort of CNA students by providing custom embroidered scrubs and new wrist watches—removing a financial barrier a...