The Hunterdon Health Auxiliary Donates $50,000 to the Hunterdon Health MICU
The Hunterdon Health Auxiliary donated $50,000 to the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to fund a new blood transfusion machine. This advanced equipment will allow emergency medical teams to administer blood directly at the scene of an emergency, providing a critical, life-saving intervention before a patient even reaches the hospital. The funds were raised through the Auxiliary's annual Splash of Sparkle Sunday brunch, which featured a tricky tray, a Visa gift card raffle, a special MICU impact video, and a moving testimonial from a patient whose life was saved by the medical team.
Hunterdon Health extends its deepest gratitude to the Auxiliary and the community members who supported the event to bring this vital medical capability to the region.
Pictured (left to right): Karen Firing, Jen Strober, Parry Adam, Millie Abate, Lynn Coates, Keith Shipley, Director, Hunterdon Health MICU, Carol Lunger, President of the Auxiliary, Patrice Schaffer, Taylor Post, Office Supervisor, Hunterdon Health MICU, Phil Beekman, Senior Vice President, Hunterdon Health Foundation
About the Auxiliary: The Auxiliary is a volunteer organization originally formed in 1953 for charitable and educational purposes. Together, with the Hunterdon Health Foundation, they work to make meaningful contributions to Hunterdon Health to promote the health and welfare of the community. They have succeeded in helping to fund numerous programs and technological needs within the healthcare system through their various fund-raising events.
About the Foundation: Hunterdon Health Foundation is the fundraising organization for Hunterdon Health System. It receives support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources to assist the Hunterdon Medical Center and its affiliated non-profit organizations in fulfilling their mission to meet the community’s need for high-quality healthcare.