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Did you know you can brighten the future of a student or school?

Community service is at the core of what we do at the Hughston Foundation. The services the Foundation provides are the product of training, education, and research, which are inseparable from our mission of improving lives and strengthening communities. This means, our commitment to students in the Chattahoochee Valley is as strong as ever. At Hughston, we are always looking for ways to give back to our supporters while we strive to improve our community outreach.

Join us for a virtual wine tasting experience for $100 that includes:

Three bottles of wine from California (Emerald Hare http://emeraldhare.com/)
Paired with selected nonperishable food (Ile de France Mini Toasts, Apricot Honey Phyllo Crisps, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Genoa Salame, Second Nature Wholesome Mix)
And best of all you pick when and where to enjoy this fabulous wine tasting experience.
(You will be sent a link to your email on August 7th to enjoy at your convenience).

You also have an opportunity to add a set of two commemorative Hughston Foundation stemless wine glasses for an additional $25 donation.

Limited quantities, join in the pledge to support our schools and students while supplies last.

This virtual experience allows you to enjoy your wine in the comfort and safety of your own home without being in a crowd (social distancing) or needing a designated driver.

You may pick up your wine tasting kit the week of August 3^rd through 7^th from 8:30am – 5:30pm at the Hughston Foundation building (6262 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31909) and call 706-494-3390 upon arrival to have your kit brought out to you.

Photo ID’s will be matched to the name on the receipt and birthdates checked for legal drinking age.

Why Support Us?

Planning and implementing this year’s programs are well underway; but financial support is needed to provide these valuable activities to all schools or students despite their ability to pay. This is where your contribution will help us achieve our goals to continue to serve our community with programs like these:

The Hughston Foundation Helps Grow the STEAM Initiative in our Communities

The Hughston Foundation Scrubs Camp and Art Gala are perfect examples of the STEAM Initiative that is spreading across the country. The initiative encourages STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programs to help prepare students for advanced technological careers. We offer unique programs that only a medical foundation like ours can deliver. Our goal is to expand the topics and have more opportunities for students to attend.

The Hughston Foundation’s Scrubs Camp continues to grow in popularity. Three Rivers AHEC, Columbus Technical College, and Columbus State University collaborated with the Foundation to host 2 camps during the summer for students who have an interest in the medical field, especially orthopaedics, surgery, nursing, and rehabilitation. In addition to tours and lectures, the students experience many hands-on activities. For the 2019 Scrubs Camp Recap and photos click here.

The Annual Hughston Foundation Art Gala Exhibit for the Biologically Inclined has become an inspiration to many statewide. The Hughston Foundation collaborated with Harris County High School Work Based Learning program to offer the competition. High school and middle school students throughout Georgia submitted biologically or medically inspired entries under drawing, painting, photography, 3D, or mixed media categories. The show hangs for 2 weeks allowing hundreds of parents, students, Hughston employees, and visitors to view the show. Scholarships and prizes valued over $7,500 were awarded last year to 18 students. Click here to view the 2019 Art Gala winners and photos.

Various schools and classes have visited the Hughston Foundation for a day of STEAM activities. The Foundation specifically developed a STEAM program geared towards medicine, for children in the 5^th through 12th grades. This program works well for class sizes under 50 students at a time accompanied by a teacher(s) or school counselor(s). After an introduction and welcome in the auditorium, the students are divided into 5 groups and then the groups rotate every 30 minutes to an hour, depending on time, so everyone has a chance to experience each activity.

Help us toast the start of a new school year and celebrate the students who aspire to become a healthcare professional or a medical artist. We would also like to thank The Bottle Shop for supporting and helping make this event possible.

Cheers!