The St. Joseph’s Healthcare Auxiliary has had an excellent start as they pay down their latest contribution to the St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The auxiliary presented a cheque for $40,000 to St. Joseph’s Hospital CEO Greg Hoffort during the auxiliary’s spring tea, bake sale and raffle on May 1 in the hospital’s auditorium.
The auxiliary has committed to purchasing 36 new beds for the long-term care unit of the hospital. The current beds have been at long-term care since it opened in 1992.
The projected cost is $218,000.
The funds were raised through the auxiliary’s annual tea and bake sales, donations to the auxiliary and the auxiliary’s status as a United Way member agency.
Many people turned out to enjoy the food and refreshments, and to socialize during the afternoon.
