Kirby Medical Center is incredibly thankful to the Auxiliary for their generous donation that made it possible for us to purchase a new ambulance this year.
At the annual Auxiliary luncheon in July, Auxiliary Treasurer Bev Erickson presented a check for $16,000, a combination of gift shop sales and other fundraising activity proceeds, to Kirby CEO Steve Tenhouse.
Mr. Tenhouse said at the luncheon, “These ambulance units allow us to continue to meet critical needs within our community. The Auxiliary’s financial support not only helps us make this important purchase but also strengthens the opportunity for future growth of educational and medical services that our ambulance staff provide to Piatt County.”
Director of Ambulance Services Crystal Alexander said, “We are thankful to have the opportunity to replace our aging fleet with newer ambulances so that we can provide the best care to our community, and we’re thankful for the support given by our Auxiliary and individuals in our community.”
The new ambulance will be used by Kirby’s highly trained EMTs (emergency medical technicians) and paramedics as part of Kirby Ambulance Services, which serves the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whenever someone needs emergency medical transportation. Kirby Ambulance Services is also involved in many local teaching programs and events for healthcare providers and the general public, such as CPR classes and Relay for Life® standby support. We are thankful to all of our ambulance staff who work so hard throughout the year to keep our community safe and healthy.
A special thanks to our Auxiliary for all their support and smiles!
In addition to the ambulance funding, the Auxiliary provides annual donations to the Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship fund and clocks thousands of volunteer hours providing free blood pressure screenings and hosting blood drives. The Auxiliary also operates the Auxiliary Gift Shop and serves as greeters at the Kirby Medical Center’s Welcome Desk. Thank you to all the volunteers and Auxiliary members – we are so grateful for all that you do!
If you are interested in learning more about the Auxiliary or want to become a member, please stop by the Kirby Medical Center Gift Shop to speak with an Auxiliary member for more information.
Find out more about the community involvement of Kirby Ambulance Services on our website.
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