RWJ Hamilton Auxiliary Contributes Funds to Hospital's Lakefront Tower (4/1/2008)

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY – The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) Auxiliary recently presented a $45,000 donation to the hospital during the organization's annual meeting. The funds raised are dedicated to the hospital's Lakefront Tower, which opened to patients in 2007. The Auxiliary has pledged $175,000 towards this building project and this marks the second year that they have contributed towards their goal. Accepting the check on the hospital's behalf were RWJ Hamilton President and CEO Ellen Guarnieri and Greg Blair, Chairman of the RWJ Hamilton Foundation.

Members of the RWJ Hamilton Auxiliary present a check for $45,000 to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. The donation represents the auxiliary's commitment to the hospital's Lakefront Tower campaign. Pictured (left to right) are Chairman of the RWJ Health Care Corporation Board of Directors Dan Graziano, RWJ Hamilton President and CEO Ellen Guarnieri; Auxiliary President Carol Holloway; RWJ Hamilton Foundation Vice President Karla Stein; and Foundation Chairman Greg Blair.

The Lakefront Tower was built to accommodate the growing healthcare needs of greater Mercer County. The four-story building, which opened in April 2007, includes 64 private patient rooms that have been designed to maximize exposure to sunlight, incorporate elements of nature and promote healing.

The mission of the Auxiliary of RWJ Hamilton is to continually strive to improve the quality of healthcare provided to the hospital's patients and the community through advocacy, fundraising and service. They do so while remaining aware of the changing needs of the customers and the healthcare system. The Auxiliary raises funds through several means including book fairs, jewelry sales, plant sales, flea markets and events. In addition, once a month they meet for lunch and sew handmade bears for the patients in the Emergency Department. If interested in joining the Auxiliary, please contact the Foundation at 609.584.6581.

More About RWJ Hamilton Foundation
Founded in 1984, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization that raises funds to support patient care services and special projects for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton. RWJ Hamilton relies on contributions and monies raised by the Foundation to continually grow and support the community's healthcare needs. Led by a Board of Directors, the Foundation depends on the generous support of private donors, corporations, family foundations and charitable trusts. An active Auxiliary and the Young Professionals Group organizes and host events that encourage community support. In addition to offering a variety of major gift and planned giving opportunities, the Foundation's signature fundraising events include a Golf Classic, Autumn Affair gala, a 2K walk/5K run, and a wine/beer networking social called "All in Good Taste".

Recent projects that have benefited from the generous support of the Foundation include: the Ambulatory Surgery Waiting Room renovation, the four-story Lakefront Patient Tower addition, the four contemplative "Grounds For Healing®" gardens, an interfaith chapel, cardiac rehabilitation treadmills, blanket & robe warmers, nursing and physician education, stroke program, community education and outreach programs.