LIMA, OH (WLIO) - They are the backbone of many organizations, and on Thursday, Mercy Health-St. Rita's thanked their volunteers.
The volunteers do everything from assisting patients to raising money with the gift and thrift shop and their holiday bazaars.
It was a real hoedown as many of their 270+ volunteers gathered for their annual recognition luncheon that was country-themed. They do everything from assisting patients to raising money with the gift and thrift shop and their holiday bazaars. The volunteer auxiliary presented the final installment in their $1 million pledge. The $295,000 check completed their current 5-year pledge to the graduate medical education building. The auxiliary says they enjoy doing what they do to help the hospital.
The auxiliary says they enjoy doing what they do to help the hospital.
"Our volunteers share their time and talent. They're very generous in so many areas. They're just so giving in ways that make a difference in people's lives," said Sue Dew, president of the Volunteer Auxiliary Board.
"They are the heart and soul of St. Rita's. They are the first people you see when you walk in the doors. They are the ones coming to bring items of comfort. They are the ones dropping off flowers. Helping even behind the scenes," commented Sara Heitmeyer, director of volunteer and auxiliary resources.
The auxiliary announced their new 5-year pledge of another million dollars that will be going toward the Birthplace at St. Rita's.
The auxiliary announced their new 5-year pledge of another million dollars that will be going toward the Birthplace at St. Rita's.
