Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce its Signature Event lineup for 2026, including golf outings for five of its hospital designations.
“Participants in our signature events help generate critical funding in support of life-saving patient care, while enjoying community camaraderie and beautiful settings,” said Joyce P. Hendricks, president and chief development officer of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. “These gatherings help fuel Be The Difference, the largest health care fundraising initiative ever undertaken in New Jersey, by raising funds for key areas such as enhancing patient care and advancing research. We hope our friends statewide join us to support Hackensack Meridian Health.”
If you would like to be notified of when event registrations open, or to discuss sponsorship opportunities for specific events, email the Strategic Events team at strategicevents@hmhn.org or visit GiveHMH.org/Events.
Saturday, April 25
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation
Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saddle River
Monday, May 11
Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
Manasquan River Golf Club, Brielle
Monday, June 29
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation and Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
The Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus
Friday, July 3
Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center Foundation
Family Fireworks on the Navesink
DiPiero Residence, Rumson
Monday, July 13
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
Hollywood Golf Club and Deal Golf & Country Club, Deal
Sunday, July 26
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation
Miles 4 Minds 5K
Roosevelt Park, Edison
Monday, September 14
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation Golf Outing
Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Gladstone
Friday, October 9
Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center Foundation Oktoberfest
Stillwell Stables, Colts Neck
Thursday, October 15
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Sporting Clays Outing
Hudson Farm Club, Hopatcong
Thursday, November 5
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Annual Urology Symposium
Edgewood Country Club, River Vale
Saturday, November 21
Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Gala
Waldorf Astoria
New York, NY
Launched in September 2024, the Be The Difference campaign is a transformational effort focusing on four key pillars: enhancing the delivery of patient care, accelerating groundbreaking research and discovery, expanding access to care for all and revolutionizing medical education while supporting the nursing profession. Through this ambitious initiative, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation aims to reshape health care for patients, clinicians and the communities it serves, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future.