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24th Annual Backyard BBQ competition in Hammond!

February 12, 2026

24th Annual Backyard BBQ competition in Hammond

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

October 20, 2025

2025 Sponsors Appreciation

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Once Upon a Dream 2025 Gala Volunteer Photos Part 2

October 17, 2025

Part 2 of the volunteers working the event

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Once Upon a Dream 2025 Gala Volunteer Photos Part 1

October 16, 2025

Recognizing all the people that worked the event

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Get Ready for the 2025 Richard Murphy Hospice Gala

September 25, 2025

We are so excited to welcome you to the 2025 Richard Murphy Hospice Gala, “Once Upon a Dream” at Chappapeela Sports Park! Saturday, September 27, 2025 7:00 PM – Midnight

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Once Upon A Dream Silent Auction Donations

June 18, 2025

We are requesting your donation to make the 2025 silent auction the best yet.

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Once Upon A Dream

June 18, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: The Richard Murphy Hospice gala is set for September 27, 2025, at Chappapeela Sports Park.

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The 2024 RMHF Gala was a success, thanks to our community’s support! For 17 years, we’ve provided free care to over 2,000 families. Your generosity makes this possible. Save the date for September 2025 as we continue this meaningful mission.

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Car Raffle Winner 2024

October 18, 2024

Car Raffle Winner 2024

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2024 A Stellar Evening Under the Stars

September 28, 2024

Images of our Board of trustees, Gala Board and Crescent Bar from the Stellar Evening Under the Stars Gala

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SELE Conn Class Volunteers for the 2024 Gala

September 5, 2024

Are y'all ready to meet our Comm 4660 student volunteers??

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Jerusalem, Baptist Church, Women’s Mission Group

April 9, 2024

Jerusalem, Baptist Church, women’s mission group invited us over to share about Richard Murphy hospice.

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January 2024 Newsletter

January 25, 2024

The Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation's 2023 Gala was a success, hosted at Chappapeela Sports Park. The event, led by Melissa Dufreche, supports the Hospice House, which has served over 1600 families at no cost. Next gala is on Sept. 28, 2024.

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Welcome to New York - Silent Auction Donations

June 26, 2023

We are requesting your donation to make the 2023 silent auction the best yet.

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Welcome to New York - Start Spreading the News

May 1, 2023

SAVE THE DATE: The Richard Murphy Hospice gala is set for Saturday, September 16th, 2023, at Chappapeela Sports Park at 7:00 p.m.

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January 2023 Newsletter

January 1, 2023

The 2022 RMHF Gala was a huge success! Thank you to all of our sponsors, donations, and everyone involved!

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2022 Richard Murphy Hospice Sponsor Party

November 9, 2022

Thank You to Anntoine Marketing + Design for hosting the Pre-Gala Sponsor Party for the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation for the 2nd year.

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Thank You to Mrs. Kristina Bankston's Hammond High Magnet School Students

October 20, 2022

Hammond High Magnet School Students under Mrs. Kristina Bankston, helped paint glasses for the martini raffle for the upcoming gala.

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2024 Richard Murphy Hospice Sponsor Party

September 11, 2022

Thank You to Blackwell Automotive and North Shore Media for hosting the Pre-Gala Sponsor Party for the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation.

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Gems and Gents - A Black Tie Affair

May 4, 2022

SAVE THE DATE: The Richard Murphy Hospice Gala is set to sparkle and shine at 7 o’clock on the evening of Saturday, November 12th, 2022 at Chappapeela Sports Park.

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2022 Gala Band Announcement

January 21, 2022

We are overjoyed to announce this years band for the 2022 Gala…. Introducing After Party!!! Get excited everyone, Gala will be here before we know it!

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Can't wait to travel? Plan your post-Covid Trip through our exclusive live auction!

December 1, 2021

Our sponsor, AmFund has generously provided the following trips for you to bid on and win at our exclusive Auction!

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The Hammond community once again comes together in support of the Richard Murphy Hospice House

November 30, 2021

The Richard Murphy Hospice House Foundation and the Hammond community are hard at work finalizing plans for the 2021 Richard Murphy Hospice House Gala on December 4th.

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Restaurants make contributions to the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation and 2021 Gala

November 23, 2021

Each year the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation receives countless donations from local restaurants and businesses that greatly aid the Hospice House’s efforts to care for its patients.

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Meet the Team: Jodee McWilliams Hoover

November 17, 2021

Meet Jodee McWilliams Hoover, one of the women responsible for the day-to-day running of the Richard Murphy Hospice House Foundation and Gala.

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Big Shoutout to Walk-On’s in Hammond

November 10, 2021

Big Shoutout to Walk-On’s in Hammond for their generous donation of food for the Richard Murphy Hospice House. Thank you to Jason Adzigan and his amazing staff. We are so thankful and blessed.

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After two years of hardship, the Richard Hospice House Gala returns

November 10, 2021

With careful consideration and the help of a class of Southeastern students, the foundation intends to paint the town once again with a Pirates of the Caribbean themed Gala on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

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Students get creative with TikTok and Gala promotion

November 8, 2021

Southeastern students have taken initiative in providing viewers with both fun and informative TikTok videos to spread awareness for the 2021 Richard Murphy Hospice Gala.

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Southeastern students promote Richard Murphy Hospice House Gala

November 3, 2021

Southeastern students have taken to the community to share their work with the Richard Murphy Hospice House Gala and ask for help from local businesses and volunteers.

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Southeastern Louisiana University Communications 466 Class joining Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation

October 21, 2021

Excited about Southeastern Louisiana University Communications 466 class joining Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation - Gala

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2021 Boos for a Cause

September 30, 2021

SG Hammond is doing Boo for a Cause again this year. Proceeds will benefit the Richard Murphy Hospice House.

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2021 Gala Date Change

August 3, 2021

Due to the rising numbers of Covid, mask mandate, and hospital recommendations, we have changed the date of our 2021 RMHF Pirates of the Caribbean to Saturday, December 4th, 2021.

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Auctions in August

August 1, 2021

Auctions in August is a silent auction Gulf Coast Bank hosts & facilitates each August. Please consider donating an item that will benefit Richard Murphy Hospice House.

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Blood River Baptist Church

June 22, 2021

The ladies from Blood River Baptist Church cooked and brought many casseroles frozen to help feed the patients and families of the Richard Murphy Hospice House.

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2021 Gala Pirates of the Caribbean Radio Commercial

June 9, 2021

TJ Maggio with TJ productions and Ragan Hoover recorded the 2021 Gala Pirates of the Caribbean radio commercial today. The commercial will be released soon!

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Holy Ghost Catholic School

April 23, 2021

We would like to thank Holy Ghost Catholic school and principal Donna Wallette for hosting a fundraiser for Richard Murphy Hospice House. Thank you again!

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