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2026 Madigan Foundation
BENEFIT BREAKFAST
Join us for an uplifting morning as we celebrate the power of community coming together to support military families and Madigan Army Medical Center through programs designed to improve and enhance the quality of care and quality of life of patients, families, and healthcare providers.
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Tacoma Country & Golf Club
Young Heroes Ceremony
The Young Heroes Program was established at Madigan by the Department of Pediatrics. The Madigan Foundation became a supporter of the program in 2000.
It is a ceremony to honor military children with medical challenges nominated by the staff of Pediatrics. Twelve children are chosen from the nominations to be recognized for their extraordinary courage and positive attitude in dealing with their daily challenges. At the ceremony, they are awarded a certificate signed by the Chief of Pediatrics and the Commander of Madigan, an engraved medal, a backpack and teddy bear with the Young Heroes logo, and a large poster of their picture.
The Madigan Foundation awards two scholarships each year to older challenged children nominated by the staff to pursue their post-secondary education.
Event Info
Location:
Madigan Army Medical Center
9040 Jackson Ave,
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431
Date/Time:
Saturday May 2nd, 2026
10:00 a.m.
MAJOR GENERAL
JACK K. GAMBLE MEMORIAL MEDICAL RESEARCH LECTURE
Wednesday May 6th, 2026
8:15 a.m.
Building and Sustaining a Career in Academic Medicine: Learning Successes and Failures
GUEST SPEAKER
Scott R. Steele
, MD, MBA
President, Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus Submarket Rupert B. Turnbull M.D., Endowed Chair in Colorectal Surgery
Two Pathways. One Mission.
CLAIRE DAILY-STAFINBIL YOUNG HEROES PROGRAM
Recognizes mentally and physically severely challenged children for their courage and perseverance with a Medal of Honor, certificate, and gifts.
COL Janice Mano Lehman Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to promising nurses and/or nursing students who demonstrate exceptional ability to lead and to serve with compassion.
Operation Purple
Providing children, youth and teens from all the military services a free week of summer camp.
Devices and equipment
Initial funding for medical equipment for needy patients/families awaiting TriCare benefit coverage
At The Madigan Foundation, we believe caring for those who serve means caring for their families — and for our Soldiers when they face medical challenges of their own. We also recognize that our dedicated staff are the backbone of care for Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families. From clinical teams to support staff, the tireless work of every individual ensures the health, readiness, and resilience of our military community