Claxton-Hepburn

Auxiliary Raises the Bar Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality care close to home. This May, the Claxton-Hepburn Auxiliary donated $125,000 to the Foundation for a variety of upcoming projects. “Each spring, the Auxiliary contributes to the Medical Center at our annual dinner,” says Ramona Kennedy, auxiliary liaison at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. “Donations are collected throughout the year during numerous events, including book fairs, jewelry sales, craft fairs, and the Festival of the Trees, which raised $49,000 alone.” Of the $125,000 donated, $100,000 will go toward a future capital project, $20,000 will be used to renovate the auditorium, and $5,000 will help fund the Breast Health Center. Want to get involved with the Auxiliary? Call Ramona Kennedy at (315) 393-1559. “Cash” for a Great Cause The holiday season is a busy time filled with family and friends, but it’s also a time to give back. Consider buying a “Cash for the Holidays” raffle ticket to help contribute to your community’s health. Led by the by the Hepburn Employees Always Reaching for Tomorrow (HEART) Committee, the raffle raises funds for medical equipment and supplies to ensure patients at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center receive the best care possible. Raffle tickets are $10 and may be purchased until the October 5 drawing, which will be held at noon in the hospital cafeteria. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000. Other prizes include a flatscreen television and gift certificates to local stores. To find out more about this and other upcoming events, call the Claxton-Hepburn Foundation at (315) 393-9175.

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