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| Newsletter - Fall 2004 |
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Wishes Fulfilled
- A pediatric cardiac/respiratory distress “crash
cart” for the Emergency Room was given by Janet
Burke in memory of her parents, George & Molly
Tomlinson.
- Four heavy-duty hospital bed tray tables were given
by Alden Cutler, in memory of Shirley Cutler.
- The funds to purchase a capsule-making machine for
the Messenger Valley Pharmacy were given by Sarah
Messenger & Paul Weber.
- At the request of Melissa Astley’s family, all gifts
which were given to Grace Cottage in Missy’s memory
were used to purchase two new medical examining
tables. They are in the offices of Dr. Kimona Alin and
Family Nurse Practitioner Sarah Parmelee, and plaques
on both tables read: “In loving memory of Melissa
Astley.”
- A large number of supporters helped to purchase five
new chairs, a corner table and coffee table for the
Grace Cottage Family Health waiting room. It’s been
fun to hear patients’ exclamations of joy and relief as
they settle into the comfortable and sturdy chairs and,
along with the beautiful tables, they’re a welcome
addition to the reception area. Two chairs were given
by Jed & Nina Tullett in memory of George & Udith
Rosenthal, two chairs by Anna May Ray in memory of
her parents, Mabel & Joseph Ray, and one chair was
given by Stephen & Edith Serke. The corner table was
given in honor of the Mt. Lebanon Chapter #89, Order
of the Eastern Star in Jamaica, and the coffee table was
given by Dr. Renee Bergner in honor of her parents,
Dr. Richard & Suzanne Kirsch.
- At the request of Marguerite Wyman, Panwy
Foundation donated funds for a hypothermia/
hyperthermia blanket, and also towards a new
Ambulance.
- Over 55 supporters responded to our recent
Ambulance appeal, and all of them have been thanked
individually. We’ll keep you posted on our progress
and plans regarding the Ambulance.
A recent note from a grateful patient:
“My stay [at Grace Cottage Hospital] was lovely—
Healing was easy because of all of you—I have been in
many different places to heal broken bones — but this
is
the very first that has healed body, mind and spirit —
this place is very special and there’s no way to thank
you enough.”
Aylanah Katz
Brattleboro, VT |
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