Easter Basket Raffle Winner Announced (4/1/2008)

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY – The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) Auxiliary sold more than 800 tickets in their annual Easter Basket raffle. The winning ticket was purchased at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness by Robert Sheldon of Florence, NJ. The $838 raised from this drawing will directly support the Auxiliary's Lakefront Tower pledge commitment.

Robert Sheldon of Florence, NJ, is the winner of the RWJ Hamilton Auxiliary's Easter Basket drawing. He purchased his winning ticket at the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness. The funds raised from the sale of raffle tickets totaled $838, all of which will go toward supporting the Auxiliary's Lakefront Tower pledge commitment.

RWJ Hamilton Foundation Vice President Karla Stein says, "Through the efforts of our extraordinary RWJ Hamilton Auxiliary who work tirelessly to raise funds throughout the year through activities such as flower sales, flea markets, bake sales, book fairs, jewelry sales and basket drawings, RWJ Hamilton is able to provide exceptional quality healthcare to patients and the community. We are very grateful for this generous support!"

The Auxiliary always welcomes new members. If you are interested in joining this active and fun organization or would like additional information about the RWJ Hamilton Foundation, visit rwjuhhfoundation.org or call 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.