Carol Wilhoit, President of the Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary, presented a gift of $72,995 to John C. Grossmeier, President and CEO of Hannibal Regional Hospital and Wendy Harrington, President and CEO of Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation, at the monthly Auxiliary Luncheon held December 20 at Quality Inn in Hannibal.  

Monday’s generous gift has been designated for three projects the Auxiliary has been working on this year.  In April renovations to the hospital gift shop were completed and a grand opening was held for Judy’s Boutique.  Judy's Boutique, formerly known as Petals and Pearls Gift Shop, is the newly remodeled gift shop located inside Hannibal Regional Hospital.  Other projects include the purchase of a new, enclosed shuttle that will assist patients and visitors from their car to the main entrance of the hospital.  Through a new “Wish List” program, a portion of the funds will also be used to purchase therapy tables for the hospital’s Physical Therapy Department.

“This generous donation makes a tremendous difference on the hospital's continued ability to provide excellent healthcare services for a better life,” Mr. Grossmeier remarked.  “We are about to start another year of growth thanks to the Auxiliary’s commitment to Hannibal Regional Hospital. The Auxiliary’s efforts are sincerely appreciated.”

Members of the Auxiliary donate approximately 22,000 hours each year in support of Hannibal Regional Hospital.  They provide volunteers throughout the organization and coordinate multiple fund-raising events throughout each year.  Volunteers assist with guest services at the Information Desk, surgery waiting rooms and aid in various departments at the hospital and the James E. Cary Cancer Center.  Their fund raising events include operating two gift shops, hosting bake sales, salad luncheons, new and used book sales, jewelry sales, uniform sales and many other projects.  To date, the Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary has donated over $2.3 million to hospital projects.

Ms. Harrington commented on the Auxilians, "We are truly blessed by the dedication and commitment the Auxiliary demonstrates year after year.  Their energy and tireless efforts to support the hospital are inspiring to us all, and we can never thank them enough for all they do."  

For more information or to join Hannibal Regional Hospital’s Auxiliary, call Volunteer Services at 573-248-5272. To learn more about Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation donor opportunities, visit hrhf.org or call 573-629-3577.

Left to right.  Don Warren, Vice Chair, Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation; John C. Grossmeier, President/CEO, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System; Wendy Harrington, President/CEO. Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation; Carol Wilhoit, President, Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary.