06/23/2021
Dear Auxilians and Potential Auxilians,
The past year has been overflowing with challenges and upheaval across the globe and right here at home. Our hospital on the hill has stood strong against the COVID-19 pandemic and continues the fight. While this past year has been unprecedented, we have much reason to hope as we look to the future. The Auxiliary has helped to coordinate volunteers for vaccination clinics and the community continues to get to know the incredible staff. Healthcare as we know it continues to change and evolve, and our hospital remains at the forefront committed to bringing our community exceptional care. There is much to celebrate, but we need you and your support to continue our work to benefit the hospital and the dedicated employees.
This past year meant the Auxiliary lost out on our traditional fundraisers that have garnered tremendous support. Our annual gala was cancelled last year and it appears unlikely that we will be able to hold it again in 2021. Our lobby sales were switched to an online format and unfortunately not as successful. We’ve been so fortunate to count you as not only a benefactor, but also one of our own members. You understand the importance of having a hospital close to home and your support is critical for it to thrive now and in the future.
Your membership renewal is the first step, but we’re asking you to consider another one. Would you make an additional gift to our Auxiliary this year to give us the opportunity to continue our work? Recognizing and appreciating our hospital staff, providing scholarships for the employees’ children, offering the children’s health fair for the county’s second and third grade students, and providing cable service to patients are just a small part of what we do for our hospital community. Your membership dues and additional contribution will provide the opportunity to continue the Auxiliary’s good work.
Annual dues are $10.00 and can be paid by returning the enclosed form or going online to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckpP8OT0JT86v9BBvv0X7R_SUvra-4fqmxD57yGecupf3-GQ/viewform
If you are a Life Member of the Auxiliary, please consider sharing the form with a friend that may be interested in joining. Please be sure to update your form with your email address so that we can keep in touch.
We are working on some upcoming fundraisers, including a Chicken BBQ on Sunday, August 15 at the Huntingdon Elks. Tickets will be available at the information desk in the hospital lobby soon. To keep up to date with the Auxiliary, continue to check out our page at Penn Highlands Huntingdon Auxiliary Penn Highlands Huntingdon Auxiliary | Facebook and be sure to provide your updated email address.
Thank you for your support of the Auxiliary. If you have questions about membership, would like more information about any of our events, or would like to become more involved in Auxiliary activities, please do not hesitate to contact us by messaging us through Facebook.
Sincerely yours,
Antoinette Gray, M.Ed, MS
President, Penn Highlands Huntingdon Auxiliary