
Auxiliary’s annual donation to Reid Health Foundation passes $400K for first time
Jan. 11, 2023 -- Reid Health
Auxiliary's string of record-setting donations to the Reid Health Foundation
continued in 2022 with the presentation of a check for $400,164 last month.
The total was about $30,000 more than the
previous year's record number, which itself had topped a record-breaking
donation in 2020.
"This donation represents the generous support and
confidence of the Reid Auxiliary membership," said John Herig, president of the
auxiliary board. "Our volunteers are eager to assist in every area of patient
care. In addition, we always look for ways to enhance the patient experience.
Their needs are our mission."
The auxiliary raises money year-round
with special sales and through the hospital's gift shop, the Ginkgo Boutique,
which is wholly owned and operated by the auxiliary. All proceeds from the gift
shop and other activities are presented to the foundation annually.
Since its formation in 1948, the
auxiliary has now given nearly $5 million to the foundation. The money is used
to support patient care at Reid Health, including technology and equipment
needs. Last year, funds donated by the auxiliary help to pay for new equipment
such as an ultrasound unit, a vascular diagnostic system, EKG machines, exam
tables, an infant incubator and warmer, and other items.
"This donation represents the generous support and confidence of the Reid Auxiliary membership. Our volunteers are eager to assist in every area of patient care. In addition, we always look for ways to enhance the patient experience. Their needs are our mission." -- John Herig, president of the Reid Health Auxiliary board
"Reid Health is blessed to have a strong and generous auxiliary
that continues to help us meet our mission," said Jason Troutwine, Reid Vice President
and Reid Foundation President. "The Reid Auxiliary is comprised of dedicated
volunteers who share their time, talent, expertise, and passion to serve with
us each day. They are an inspiration to our team and a reminder the work we do
here together is meaningful and valued."
The auxiliary's officers for 2023 will
include Herig as president, Jim Spon as president-elect, David Garman as past
president, Pat Shuck as treasurer, Virginia Thompson as assistant treasurer,
John Reddington as recording secretary, Becky Russell as assistant recording
secretary, and Patsy Goble as corresponding secretary.
Auxiliary volunteers donate their time
across Reid Health with some 200 active in various departments.
For information about volunteering at Reid, visit reidhealth.org/volunteer-opportunities.