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Hospital Receives $200 Thousand

MONTEREY, Calif. — Despite the economy, a group of hospital volunteers came up with $200,000 for the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

The Auxiliary of the Community Hospital has more than 450 volunteers. The donation will be used for diabetes-related education and initiatives, according to a CHOMP news release.

Each year the Auxiliary makes a substantial gift to the hospital, using funds raised through sales at the Comforts gift shop and Fountain Court Café. Both are staffed primarily by Auxiliary members, who give more than 80,000 hours of service to the hospital annually.

"We are pleased to support Community Hospital's mission, both through our time and through the money we raise," says Ann O'Neill, president of the Auxiliary in a news release. "Each year, we designate our gift for a specific area of need. The hospital has launched a major effort to work with patients and their families who have diabetes or may be at risk, and it's gratifying to play a part in that."

"We truly appreciate the work and financial support the Auxiliary has provided to Community Hospital since the group was founded in 1955," says Steven Packer, MD, president and CEO in a news release statement. "Through their service, Auxiliary members contribute to the patient experience every day. Through their generous gifts, they contribute to the goals of Community Hospital for the long-term."