March 13, 2015 at 2:33 p.m.
Hospital volunteers donate to Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation
Hospital volunteers donate to Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation
Volunteers continue to provide many services on the Ministry Saint Mary's campus and throughout the community. They operate the hospital's gift shop, support the Community Health and Wellness Fair in April, conduct many fundraisers throughout the year including raffles, the annual frozen cookie dough sale and the books are fun sales. All profits support health and wellness programs, and projects in the Rhinelander area. Several Volunteers also travel to the state capitol each year to advocate for the hospital.
This past year, Volunteers' donations were utilized to purchase fleece blankets for patients of the James Beck Cancer Center and blanket warmers for the Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital rehabilitation area. The volunteers also provided seven scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each to area students pursuing a career in a healthcare. In 2014, the Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital provided 15,257 hours of service.
"The Volunteers make a remarkable effort to support improving the patient care experience at Ministry Saint Mary's," said Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation Director Jesse Bolder. "Their passion to raise funds for our hospital is truly inspiring."
"We are proud to know our donation will support new technology and life-saving equipment for Ministry Saint Mary's," said Sally Metz, president, Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital. "It's a privilege to help those in need and serve our hospital and community."
The mission of the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation is to enhance healthcare services in Rhinelander and its surrounding communities. It is through the generous support of our community that the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation is able to address healthcare needs of individuals, families and groups who might otherwise be underserved.
For information about the Volunteers of Ministry Saint Mary's please contact Community Services at (715) 361-2004. For information about the Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation, please contact Jesse Bolder at (715) 361-2835, or via email at [email protected].
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