Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) Auxiliary
A volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds for the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, the SMGH Auxiliary is guided by an Executive. SMGH Auxiliary Volunteers are currently raising funds toward a $1 Million pledge of support to help pay for new hospital equipment. Gifts celebrating a special occasion in the lives of family and friends like an anniversary or birthday or donations honouring the memory of loved ones can be made to SMGH Auxiliary. Donation Cards are available at the hospital Gift Shop.
To make a donation or for more information, please call 519-245-5295 ext. 5943.
SMGH Auxiliary History
The SMGH Auxiliary was founded in 1914 when the hospital opened. At the time, members donated fruit, vegetables, preserves and eggs to the hospital’s kitchen. The big event each year was the July 1st “Tea” which the Auxiliary hosted on the front lawn of the hospital.
Over the years, Auxiliary members have supported patient care at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital through various fundraising activities and volunteer services.
Fundraising
The SMGH Auxiliary has made a fundraising pledge of raising $1 million in support of the hospital over the next 10 years – the single largest pledge they have ever committed to raising!
Currently the Auxiliary raises money for the hospital by operating the Java Hut Coffee Kiosk and the Hospital Gift Shop, plus many other popular fundraising activities.
The Java Hut coffee kiosk – The hours are 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on weekdays; it is closed on the weekends.
The SMGH Gift Shop is managed and staffed by Auxiliary volunteers, the Gift Shop is located in the main corridor of the hospital. The shop is open from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and 12 noon – 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Four Counties Health Services Auxiliary
An important part of our healthcare organization for more than half a century, FCHS Auxiliary formed even before the sod was turned at the Four Counties site. The Auxiliary has been and continues to be a driving force within this organization – from furnishing the first heart monitor room in 1974 to the donation of funds for specialized medical equipment. Running the Gift Shop and managing the Bookstore are the main roles of the Auxiliary. Other fundraising events such as bazaars, tickets sales, and Foundation projects assist the hospital to provide quality health care. Funds raised by the Auxiliary are donated to FCHS Foundation to support medical equipment purchases at Four Counties Health Services.
FCHS Gift Shop Hours:
Tuesday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Gift Shop located in FCHS Front Lobby
Licensed AGCO Nevada Ticket Vendor
Cash Transactions Only; ATM Onsite
Bookstore open 24 hours per day
Located down the hall from the Emergency Department
Become a Member:
Contact Jackie Herdman
Jackie.herdman@mha.tvh.ca
519-693-4441 x 2414