Fund Raisers
In addition to their presence at the hospital, the Auxiliary hosts several fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for various improvements at CRMC. Some of the fundraisers include:
- Annual Salad Luncheon – members bring a salad or homemade dish and host a community luncheon event.
- Annual Ice Cream Social – held in June each year, the Auxiliary serves ice cream sundaes and cake or pie. The evening includes entertainment by the Coffeyville City Band and a relaxing time to visit with friends and family in the community.
- Used book sales, bake sales, and special jewelry sales are held several times throughout the year.
- The CRMC Gift Shop is maintained and run by the Auxiliary.
Proceeds from these events are donated to various hospital projects, such as the Foundation campaign to raise money for equipment and furnishings that have gone into the new hospital addition and remodeling projects. In December, 2002 the Auxiliary pledged $100,000 to the CRMC Foundation over a period of ten years to be used for furnishings and equipment. The pledge was completed in 2008, six years ahead of schedule. From part of these funds, over ninety pieces of framed artwork were purchased and are displayed in hallways and patient rooms; new chairs were purchased for the cafeteria, conference rooms, and waiting rooms and patients' rooms; security equipment and nursery equipment has also been purchased.
Auxiliary presenting cheque to Hospital Foundation
In April, 2010 the Auxiliary presented a check to the hospital Foundation in the amount of $150,000 to symbolize their pledge commitment. The Linear Accelerator Room in the new Radiation Oncology Treatment Center will be named in their honor.