SSM Health Good Samaritan Auxiliary is celebrating a fundraising milestone.
With a final payment of $82,000 to the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, the group completed a four-year $250,000 pledge towards cancer care in the Mt. Vernon region.
SSM Health Illinois Regional Administrative Foundation Director Kay Zibby-Damron says the gift will touch the lives of countless community members who are receiving cancer services at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital. She says the dedication and work of our Auxiliary are a blessing to the hospital and the community.
Outgoing President, Pat Garren, thanked the Auxiliary for its support and assistance throughout her term. She reflected on the 10th anniversary of the Good Samaritan Hospital moving into its new facility at 1 Good Samaritan Way and said she was glad to be part of the move.
Garren then presented the gavel to the newly elected Auxiliary President, Brenda Cain. Brenda thanked everyone for their support and is excited about starting her new leadership role.
SSM Health Southern Illinois Regional President, Mike Baumgartner, conveyed words of gratitude for the Auxiliary’s service and fundraising accomplishments.
Baumgartner administered the oath of office for the new 2023 Auxiliary Board members. The 2023 Auxiliary Board of Directors includes Brenda Cain, President; Ray Hayes, 1st Vice President; Pat Panarese, 2nd Vice President; Marietta Lamberson, Secretary; Pat Garren, Treasurer; Zeny Jayne, Arlene Cook, Mary Harlan and Rose Rankin all Members-at-Large.
For those interested in becoming a volunteer, start the process by completing an online application at ssmhealth.com/volunteer or call 618-899-1031.
