Auxiliary Presents BIG Check to Hospital

(Honesdale, June 12, 2023)… The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented a check for $150,000, the “fruits of their labor” over the past year to Wayne Memorial Health System at a dinner on Monday, June 5th, at the Capri Restaurant in Lakeville. The monies will be divided between the hospital ($135,000) and the System’s skilled nursing facility, Wayne Woodlands Manor ($15,000) in Waymart.

“To say that our Auxilians are hardworking is truly an understatement,” said Hospital CEO James Pettinato, BSN, MHSA, CCRN-K. “This donation represents thousands of hours of their time—given freely and without complaint. We are extremely grateful.”

Pettinato and Wayne Memorial Hospital/Health System Board chairman Hugh Rechner, Esq., accepted the funds as part of the Auxiliary’s $600,000 pledge to the hospital’s Second Century Fund.

“The Auxiliary is our top fundraiser for the Second Century Fund,” said Rechner. “It is a testament to their dedication to the future of health care in the community we all share.”

The Auxiliary, which counts about 200 members, raises funds through its Other Shops One and Two in Honesdale and Hawley, the gift shop in the hospital and through events such as Purse Bingo and their fall tribute concerts.

“We are closing in on 90% of our pledge,” said Auxiliary President Diane Popovich, who noted that the Auxiliary remained strong right through the height of COVID. “Our members were very creative, tireless and committed to supporting the hospital. I am proud to lead the Auxiliary at this time.”

The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomes new members. Contact Joan at joaneb@ptd.net for an application and more information.

Photo, left to right: Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) Auxiliary President-Elect Joyce Malicky, Treasurer Diane Fox, President Diane Popovich, RN (ret.), WMH/WMHS Board Chair Hugh Rechner, WMH CEO James Pettinato, Auxiliary Secretary Tami Baker, Vice President Michelle Corrigan, RN.