The Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation was the topic of a program presented to members of the Trenton Rotary Club at their weekly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9 at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Dr. Lenny Klaver was the sergeant at arms.
Foundation Director Dave Bain told about the foundation, which was founded in 2005 and has funded several projects to benefit Wright Memorial Hospital. There are 12 members of the board. Events are held throughout the year to raise money for projects, such as the walking trail and the purchase of various pieces of equipment. A recent donation from the family of Virgil and Susanne Walden allowed for construction of a storage building and a recent online auction netted $10,000, which is being used for the oncology nurse navigator program at WMH as well as other foundation-related initiatives. The Don Woodard family also recently donated a cardio rehab machine. The current project involves funding for “healing touch” statues in honor of the nursing staff, who Bain said goes “above and beyond” in their dedication to medicine and the treatment of patients. He also recognized volunteers Gary and Joyce Schuett, who take care of the grounds around the hospital, with an emphasis on the walking trail, as well as Venna Hicks and members of the WMH Ladies Auxiliary.
During the business meeting, sign up sheets were distributed for members to volunteer as bellringers for the Salvation Army as well as working at Holiday Hoops on Dec. 18.
The club will hold its next meeting on Dec. 16, with Dave Bain and Tara Walker as the program chairmen. There will be no meeting on Dec. 23 due to the Christmas holiday.
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