More than $7,000 raised by the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxilliary in October

St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members Joyce Mulholland, Colleen Smith and Vivian Reid are with Arlene Lanting, manager of the hospital’s inpatient and ER department, displaying the negative pressure wound vac.

By Janis Fread

We surpassed our goal! Our three fundraising events in October raised over $7,000, which enabled the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to fulfill our commitments for 2025. A big thank you to all who supported the bake sale, The Stitch Market and the Bingo.

Due to the reasonable weather recently, DDB Carpentry has been able to erect the new siding and has the window framing in place on the gazebo, ready for a spring 2026 opening. This project has been generously supported by the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation and a donor from the community.

The Auxiliary’s other commitment was the negative pressure wound vac, which is a medical device that uses controlled suction to help heal wounds by creating a moist, protective healing environment. The machine speeds up the healing process for chronic, acute and surgical wounds.

With the generous support of Jackson’s Pharmacy, the Auxiliary was again able to replenish the patient care kits which provide toiletries for in-patients. Jackson’s also donated another basket of cuddly stuffies, which are given to children waiting in the ER who may need extra comfort.

Plans are percolating for more ways to benefit our hospital in 2026, and our new members are sharing some exciting new fundraising ideas! Watch for more updates. Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas from the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

For updates on fundraising events or to become a volunteer, follow the Auxiliary on Facebook at The Boutique at St. Marys Memorial Hospital or email smmhauxiliary@gmail.com.