On Friday, April 21, Anderson Hospital held its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in recognition of National Volunteer Week at the Leclaire Room in Edwardsville.  We were so excited to be able to celebrate our Auxiliary volunteers IN PERSON once again! 

Volunteers were treated to a delicious meal from Bella Milano and amazing entertainment from the Edwardsville High School Choir’s acapella voices of Bel Canto and AcaFellaz!

The Auxiliary presented the hospital with its annual donation during the event.  The donation, which reflects funds raised in 2022, totaled $75,000.  This annual donation is made possible through the Auxiliary Gift Shop and fundraising events the volunteers hold/sponsor throughout the year.

Today, the Auxiliary has over 100 active volunteer members and is an integral part of Anderson Hospital. Active Volunteers provide direct services to the Emergency, O.B. and Outpatient Surgery Departments, as well as being “on call” from the Volunteer Office. They manage information desks at public entrances including those at the Cancer Center and Wellness Center. Volunteers are the sole proprietors of our hospital’s Gift Shop managing staff, purchasing inventory, and all inventory management.

“The Auxiliary remains as dedicated and instrumental as ever in the continuing operation of Anderson Hospital,” said Keith A. Page, Anderson Hospital President and CEO.  “We thank them for their many hours of service and commitment to making a difference in Anderson Hospital.”

SHARE ANDERSON HOSPITAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

OCTOBER 1, 2022

You are invited to participate in the 2022 Day of Remembrance for Share Anderson Hospital.  We will be gathering at the beautiful Angel of Hope Statue at Anderson. You, your family and friends, are invited to register and participate that day.  As always, our purpose is to honor and remember your precious baby.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PLACE BRICK ORDERS  IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022.

On October 1^st, event check-in and registration will begin at 0900. Our program will start at 1000. It will include the reading of baby’s names for this year.  Your registration grants permission for your child’s name to be read. Your registration includes a memorial program and memorial flower to be placed at the Angel of Hope statue.   

If you have questions or need assistance with registering, please contact Barbara Donahue at:

Email:    [email protected]

Phone:  618-391-5984

Our goal remains the same, honoring special babies who are always remembered and always loved.  It will be good to be back in person this year. 

   TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT, GO TO:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/share-anderson-hospital-day-of-remembrance-registration-384132940967?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

Included in this information will be your name, contact information, and your                baby’s name and special date.

 DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

TO ORDER T-SHIRTS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, GO TO: 

      https://stores.inksoft.com/andersonsharewalk/shop/home

Choose your merchandize, and pay through this site. Our chosen color this year is Crimson. (Infant creeper only available in red) Your payment for your merchandize is your contribution that supports Share Anderson Hospital and the National Share Organization.

DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

   TO ORDER SHARE BEARS 2020, GO TO:

https://share.z2systems.com/np/clients/share/catalog.jsp

Select the 2021 Share Walk drop down

             There are numerous items available. Order and pay through this site. You will choose to have items mailed to you, or you can pick up in St. Charles on their pick up days.

          DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Anderson Hospital Foundation’s 2021 Gala is going virtual!  The January Gala may best be described as an “interactive website” which will be open to participants January 29 thru the 31st.   Lori St. John, Foundation Event Manger, is working with GiveSmart, an industry leader in fundraising software, to bring a fun and interactive event to life, virtually.

While we will miss the fellowship and networking that occurs when physically gathered for a cause, there are some great advantages to a virtual event!  One of the best advantages is anyone can participate…from anywhere!   Guests can navigate to the website from the comfort of their own home using the device of their choice.  “The Givesmart Module allows guests to bid on their phones,” explained Lori.  “They will also get phone updates on their bid as the auction continues.” 

The website will feature “How to” videos from the Foundation Board’s Lendell Phelps,  instructing guests on how to navigate the website and participate in the auction.  “The items they will bid on will be Covid friendly and will be parties of 10 or 20, things to do close to home or items for the home,” said Lori. 

The 2021 Gala is titled, Hometown Heroes, and will feature a video showcasing a day in the life of some of our very own hospital heroes.   Lori is especially excited to offer past participants an extra special benefit.  “Guests from our 2020 event will receive a special save the date card in the mail and will receive a special gift the week of the event,” explained Lori.  The gift will include some special items including a recipe from the Chef at the Four Seasons.   “A video of the Chef making the recipe will be on the website and guests can make it during the event or whenever they want to enjoy it!”

 Lori is hoping guests will make a fun evening out of it.  “I hope guests will dress up and celebrate safely with friends,” said Lori.  Many virtual event guests host small parties and share their experiences with friends and family over Facebook.  “I hope we see photos of the finished meals and everyone dressed up!” 

Join QuaranTeam Anderson for this year’s VIRTUAL  American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, May 16^th, 2020! This event is usually a 1 or 3 mile walk, but participants can walk any distance from anywhere this year! There is no cost to register, but you may choose to donate or fundraise for the American Heart Association.  Follow the link below to get signed up!

Team name: “QuaranTeam Anderson”

Click HERE to Sign Up!

Anderson Hospital Auxiliary presented Anderson Hospital President and CEO, Keith Page (far right) with its annual donation to the hospital during the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting held January 13. The donation, which reflects funds raised in 2019, totaled $76,000. This annual donation is made possible through the Auxiliary Gift Shop, Medical Alert Service, Fundraising Events, Vending Machine Sales, and the newborn photos program.

The Auxiliary has over 200 active members and is an integral part of Anderson Hospital. Volunteers gave nearly 40,000 hours of service to Anderson Hospital in 2019.

Active Volunteers provide direct services to the Emergency, O.B. and Outpatient Surgery
Departments, as well as being “on call” from the Volunteer Office. They manage information desks at public entrances including those at the Cancer Center and Wellness Center. Volunteers are the sole proprietors of our hospital’s Gift Shop managing staff, purchasing inventory, and all inventory management.

“The Auxiliary remains as dedicated and instrumental as ever in the continuing operation of Anderson Hospital,” said Page. “We thank them for their many hours of service and commitment to making a difference in Anderson Hospital.”

Laughter, music, and good drinks… what more could you need?! How about a duel purpose?  When you attend this FUN event, you help raise important funds for the Community Hospital of Staunton’s 2018 Private Room project!  You get to have fun and make a patient’s day when they get to recover in their own private room.  It’s a win, win!

Anderson Hospital Foundation is preparing for their annual Gala to be held Saturday, January 20^th at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis.

In preparation, the Foundation is looking for Sponsors and Donors in support of the Gala.

There are 3 ways you can help:

1. Become a Sponsor
2. Donate an item to our 5 auction packages or our silent auction
3. Donate cash to purchase items for our 5 auction packages or our silent auction

Become a Sponsor

Presenting: $10,000

• Presenting table of 12 at event
• Speaking opportunity at event
• Listing on event signage
• Listing in Program

Ambassador: $5,000

• Table for 10 at event
• Listing on event signage
• Listing in program

Diplomat:  $2,000

• 4 tickets to event
• Listing in program

Donate to our 5 Auction Packages or our Silent Auction:

We will offer 5 auction packages. Our guests will put tickets into a box for a package they would like to win.

Donate an item for our silent auction:

Men’s Package # 1 Hockey Tickets, Cardinal Tickets, Golf Passes or any other sports tickets, Sports

Memorabilia, pizza, wings gift cards, anything men related or money towards one of these items.

Women’s Package #2 Nail gift cards, massage gift cards, hairstyle gift cards, styling products, gift cards to

to area stores, anything women related or money to purchase one of these items.

Family Package #3 Birthday Parties, Family related event tickets, restaurant gift cards or any other family

related item., or money to purchase one of these items.

Trip Package #4 Money toward a trip, money toward airfare, money toward a car rental or any travel related item.

Gift Card Package #5 Gift cards for restaurants or any service

For more information or to become a sponsor or donate: 
Contact LORI ST. JOHN at [email protected] or call 618-391-6426.

We’ve taken some unique opportunities to remind the community to THINK PINK this Month.   In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve turned our fountain pink, hung many Think Pink banners, and even lit up the night in pink lights.  We urge you to take this opportunity to learn more about breast cancer, healthy tips on how you may prevent it, how you dectect it and what to do if you are diagnosed.