The McLeod Medical Center Dillon Volunteer Auxiliary held its annual meeting at Twin Lakes Country Club in Dillon. Officers were named to serve in leadership roles for the upcoming year. The officers for the 2017 year will be Jan Austin, President, Judy Powell, Vice President, Beth Cottingham, Treasurer, Linda Dutton, Secretary, Faye Sloan, Director, and Dianne Pittman, Director.
The Hospital Auxiliary promotes McLeod Medical Center Dillon through its volunteer efforts. Volunteering many hours per month, they operate the Pink Dogwood gift shop and give of their time at hospital functions, in the Cardiac Rehab Department, in the hospital’s front lobby welcoming visitors and at Red Cross blood drives among many other events throughout the year. Proceeds from annual fundraisers have been used to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment and other items that enhance patient care for McLeod Medical Center Dillon.
In October, the Auxiliary also showcased a handmade quilt in the Gift Shop in honor of local breast cancer survivors. The quilt was originally presented to the hospital in October 2001 in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A drawing was held at the October meeting for the quilt, embroidered with the slogan “A Cure in Our Lifetime – Dillon County.” Auxiliary member Betty Sue Herring won this meaningful keepsake. The Auxiliary members have established a scholarship fund to encourage deserving individuals in Dillon County to further their education in health-related careers.
In 2016, the McLeod Dillon Auxiliary continued to provide two $1,000 scholarships, purchased an Ergometer, MRI Wheelchair and Laryngoscope for McLeod Dillon, and continued the Literacy for Newborns project in partnership with the Dillon County Library. Fundraising for this year totaled $12,189.
The support of the Volunteer Auxiliary provides McLeod Dillon with items that improve the hospital experience for both patients and their family members.
For information on joining the Volunteer Auxiliary, please contact the Administration Office of McLeod Medical Center Dillon at 843-487-1381.
