107 6th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864
St. Luke Hospital
(406) 676-4441
Nurse On Call 24/7
(located in Montana)
(406) 676-3737
Clinics
Ronan (406) 676-3600
St. Ignatius (406) 745-2781
Polson/Southshore (406) 883-2555
Polson/Ridgewater (406) 883-3737
Located in Western Montana
107 6th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864
Philanthropy
In 1955, it was $1 a month. Today, it’s $12. The mission is the same.
In 1955, when Dr. Charles Thornton opened his office in Ronan, he asked the community to pledge just $1 a month to help reclaim essential equipment and furnishings. It was simple. It was accessible. And it worked.
Neighbors stepped forward.
Among them was “Old Doc Brooke,” who gave $10 a month — a leadership gift that set the tone for what community commitment could look like.
That $1 monthly pledge built more than an office. It built shared responsibility.
Adjusted for inflation, that original $1 per month equals about $12 per month today.
The numbers have changed.
The spirit has not.
The $1 Legacy Campaign
We are honoring that original 1955 pledge with a modern giving opportunity designed for today’s community — accessible, transparent, and meaningful at every level.
Whether you choose to participate symbolically or step forward as a leader, every gift continues a legacy that began nearly 70 years ago.
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Choose Your Level of Impact
Heritage Partner
$12 one-time gift
Give the original 1955 annual amount and stand with those who first answered the call.
Community Builder
$12 per month | $144 annually
The modern equivalent of $1 per month in 1955.
Sustainable. Faithful. Foundational.
Sustainer
$25 per month | $300 annually
Strengthen essential services and provide dependable year-round support.
Champion
$50 per month | $600 annually
Make a measurable impact and accelerate progress.
Legacy Leader
$120 per month | $1,440 annually
Inspired by Old Doc Brooke’s $10/month leadership gift in 1955 — the modern equivalent of bold commitment.
Why It Matters
Small, consistent gifts built this institution.
They still do.
When you give monthly, you create predictable support that allows us to plan, invest, and serve with confidence.
When you give at any level, you join a lineage of neighbors who believe that shared investment builds lasting impact.
Be Part of the Next Chapter
In 1955, it took $1 a month to build something meaningful.
In 2026, it takes $12.
The mission is the same.
The opportunity is yours.
Join the $1 Legacy Campaign today.
$1 Legacy Campaign Giving Chart
(1955 Comparison and 2026 Options)
|
Level |
1955 Equivalent |
2026 Monthly Option |
2026 One-Time Option |
|
Heritage Partner |
$12 per year |
— |
$12 |
|
Community Builder |
$1 per month ($12/year) |
$12/month |
$144 |
|
Sustainer |
~$2 per month ($24/year) |
$25/month |
$300 |
|
Champion |
~$4 per month ($48/year) |
$50/month |
$600 |
|
Legacy Leader |
$10 per month ($120/year) |
$120/month |
$1,440 |
Learn More
Learn more about St. Luke’s mission and history on our blog below.
How one community’s generosity brought advanced healthcare closer to home
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St. Luke Community Healthcare: Built by Neighbors, Sustained by Community
In 1953, after nearly a decade of planning, fundraising, and volunteer labor, the doors of St. Luke Community Hospital opened in Ronan, Montana. The Ronan Pioneer called it “a dream come true.” For families in the Mission Valley, it was more than that, it was the promise of local, compassionate care close to home.
St. Luke was built by ranchers, farmers, merchants, and families who believed their community deserved quality healthcare without traveling miles over uncertain roads. Livestock was donated. Crops were pledged. Volunteers gave hours of labor. Early staff members often filled multiple roles, nurses who charted patients also prepared meals and helped maintain the facility. In those early days, records were simple and resources were scarce, but the commitment was unwavering.
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