St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is kicking off the 2019 carnival season with Gurney Games, presented by fl+WB Architects on Feb. 17 from 2-5 p.m. at the Covington Trailhead.
“The foundation is excited to kick off Mardi Gras season in downtown Covington with this unique fundraiser,” said Melanie Rudolph, foundation specialist. “Proceeds from the 2019 event will benefit the STPH expansion initiative, funding innovative and lifesaving technology in our new four-story, private patient room addition.”
Gurney Games is a fundraising event benefiting St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. This event features teams of costumed racers navigating hospital gurneys through a fun and challenging obstacle course. In addition to the race, teams also parade down the street and are judged for costuming, gurney décor, and fan favorite.
There are many opportunities to be involved in Gurney Games by sponsoring STPH department teams, forming corporate or community teams or sponsoring event areas, raceway signs, or other high profile fixtures of the event.
Gurney Games will take place at the Covington Trailhead, and north New Hampshire St. will be closed off between east Lockwood and Plaza Drive. The games are open to the public and will include food and beverage for purchase, music, dancing, a children’s play area, and more.
For more information, visit sthfoundation.org/GurneyGames or contact Melanie Rudolph in the foundation office at (985) 898-4141 or mrudolph@stph.org.