St. Mary Medical Center announced this week that it has exceeded its goal to raise $175,000 through this year’s Hospital Family Campaign with a grand total of $220,680. The donations will support vital programs and services at the hospital, including the areas of greatest need at the Low Vision Center, the Bazzeni Wellness Center and the healthcare access program Families in Good Health.
The campaign set a new record for St. Mary, both in revenue generated and employee participation, having exceeded the goal by 60 percent.
“We are grateful to our employees who provide exceptional patient care with human kindness while also making charitable contributions to further the healing mission of St. Mary,” said St. Mary President Joel Yuhas.
The campaign, co-chaired by Pam Fair, senior director of Critical Care and Emergency Room, and Ardel Avelino, associate hospital administrator, was composed of 85 team captains representing various departments throughout St. Mary. In its press release, the hospital expressed special gratitude to the 160 employees who joined the Foundation 21 Society (donors of $500 or more) and 49 Champion Leaders (donors of $1,000 or more), far outweighing the previous participation of 13 Champion Leaders.
“Over the years, St. Mary employees have raised millions of dollars in support of crucial programs and services,” said Foundation President Drew Gagner. “Donations from employees directly impact patient care while demonstrating that charitable support of St. Mary starts with our own employees.”
