Two Greenwich Hospital volunteers received the President’s Call to Service Award in recognition of completing 4,000 hours or more of service.
Greenwich residents Brenda Dehmel and Nancy Wells were honored during the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary’s 65th Annual Meeting on Sept. 30. They will receive a certificate, pin and letter from President Barack Obama for their service as volunteers at Greenwich Hospital.
“Our volunteers are one of our most treasured resources,” said Norman G. Roth, president of Greenwich Hospital. “The amount of service they provide to our patients each and every day is remarkable. They all play a big part in making Greenwich Hospital such a wonderful place and making the Greenwich Hospital experience outstanding.”
Sally Lochner, Auxiliary president, noted that the Auxiliary financially supports the hospital in many ways. It completed the first year of a five-year pledge to donate $1 million to benefit cardiovascular services at Greenwich Hospital. Cardiovascular services include interventional cardiology, emergency angioplasty, vascular surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.
In addition, the Auxiliary expects to generate more than $500,000 from the hospital gift shop (located in the main lobby) and the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop at 199 Hamilton Ave. The Auxiliary’s Annual Fund raised $8,380, with matching corporate grants of $1,100. It also funds annual scholarships for four high school graduates studying for healthcare careers.
“Greenwich Hospital is extremely proud and humbled by the amazing work of its auxiliary and volunteer force,” said Stacey Green, director
of volunteer services.
