South Central Health Care Foundation Hosts Hope Hustle 5K

LAUREL, Miss. — The inaugural South Central Health Care Foundation Hope Hustle 5K & Fun Run was held on Saturday in Ellisville.

The event was a success, bringing approximately 100 runners together to help raise funds for the renovation of the South Central Regional Medical Center Maternal Child and Pediatric Unit.

Funds raised will help transform this space into a modern, family-centered space where mothers, newborns and children from across our six-county service area receive care in a nurturing, state-of-the-art environment.

Daniel Sullivan was named the overall winner of the event.

In the Men’s 5K division, top honors went to:

In the Women’s 5K division, winners were:

In the Fun Run, top finishers included:

The Foundation is grateful to Jones College for its support and for allowing race participants to run through its beautiful campus. The Foundation also extends gratitude to the following local businesses, who served as sponsors for the event: Regions Bank, Cadence Bank, Chuck May: Shelter Insurance, Harris Dental, American GraphX, Mar-Jac Poultry, Landmark Landscape Services and Wilson’s Commissary.

“This event is not only a great way to promote physical activity within the community, but it also serves as a fun way to help us reach our fundraising goals for the Maternal Child and Pediatric renovation,” Hope Hustle committee chairman and SCRMC employee, Wyth Collins, said. “We are so grateful for all of the sponsors, runners and volunteers who helped make this event a success.”

The Foundation will continue its fundraising efforts throughout the rest of the year. Upcoming events include the annual Holston Memorial Golf Tournament on Oct. 30 and the South Central Health Care Foundation Clay Shoot on Nov. 7. SCRMC would appreciate the community’s continued participation and support.

For more information about how to support the foundation, please contact the South Central Health Care Foundation at 601-399-5503 or foundation@scrmc.com.

About South Central Regional Medical Center: South Central Regional Medical Center is one of Mississippi’s premier healthcare organizations, offering a wide range of medical services and specialties. Committed to excellence and innovation, South Central strives to deliver compassionate care and superior patient outcomes.

About South Central Regional Medical Center Health Care Foundation: The South Central Regional Medical Center Health Care Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization that was established in 1992 with the purpose of inspiring charitable giving that advances the hospital’s pursuit of excellence in serving patients and their families. This is achieved by providing healthcare services and educational resources through health screenings, support groups, community assistance and healthcare educational opportunities throughout our service area, which includes Jones, Covington, Jasper, Smith, Simpson and Wayne counties. This mission is made possible by charitable giving and fundraising efforts.