Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s new
bed campaign has collected $109,627 so far thanks to the successful completion
of a $25,000 challenge grant from the Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust. The
challenge was issued on Aug. 1, 2012, and was quickly met by the community in
just one month.
“We
are so thrilled the challenge we set forth has been met by area communities,”
says Susan Witt, trustee of the Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust and a member
of the GRMC board of directors and foundation board. “It was our goal to raise
funds and awareness for the bed campaign and to keep the patient’s needs in the
forefront of people’s minds.”
George
Drake, GRMC foundation board president, adds, “I’ve been on the board for
several years now and each time the hospital has had a need, the community has
stepped up and met it. It shows how much our community cares about the
well-being of others. We are grateful to the Claude W. Ahrens Charitable Trust
for their challenge gift and to the community for meeting this challenge.”
Donations
continue to be accepted for this year’s bed campaign. GRMC seeks to raise $253,000
to purchase 23 new beds. To date, GRMC has purchased eight beds with donations
received thus far.
“Hospital
beds provide many benefits for medical staff, patients, and caregivers. The importance
of a good night’s sleep can aid in a patient’s recovery and we want their
experience at GRMC to be as positive as possible,” says Denise Lamphier, GRMC
director of communications and development.
There
is still time to make a gift or pledge to the 2012 bed campaign and the annual
fund. To earn naming rights, a $10,000 donation is requested but gifts of all
sizes make a difference. Go www.grmc.us and click the link “Make a Donation”
or call Lamphier at 641-236-2589. Donations may also be mailed to the Office of
Communications and Development, GRMC, 210 4th Ave., Grinnell, IA 50112.
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