FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUPITER, Fla. (February 4, 2014) – The Jupiter Medical Center Auxiliary,
the volunteer group responsible for the largest source of monetary donations
to Jupiter Medical Center, recently presented the Jupiter Medical Center
Foundation with a generous donation of a quarter of a million dollars.
Of that, $40,000 was used for the completion of the newly-renovated Auxiliary
Gift Shop.
“Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Jupiter Medical Center, and
this donation is a testament to their dedication and spirit,” said
Doris Perez, Auxiliary President. “Through their tireless fundraising
efforts, the Medical Center is able to make drastic improvements that
enhance the quality of life experienced by its visitors and patients.
We are so proud to be a part of an organization that is making such a
positive impact on quality healthcare in Palm Beach County.”
The all-volunteer Jupiter Medical Center Auxiliary is Jupiter Medical Center’s
largest source of monetary donations, generated through year-round fundraising
events, including jewelry sales, gold exchanges and book sales. Funds
generated by the Auxiliary have been used for the renovation of the Jupiter
Medical Center Pavilion, including refurbishing of the patient rooms,
landscaping the grounds, and the creation of a butterfly garden, wooden
gazebo and pond fountain. The Auxiliary has also generated funds for the
renovations to the Fred E. Ahlbin Building, the Emergency Department expansion,
vehicles for Motor Aid, and the addition of the Dominick F. and Shirley
C. Raso Education Center, which includes the John H. & Margaret Clarke
Auditorium.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 283-bed regional medical center consisting of 163 private
acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation
and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center provides a broad range of services
with specialty concentrations in oncology, imaging, orthopedics &
spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women’s
health, weight management and men’s health. Founded in 1979, the
Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members, 575 physicians and
640 volunteers. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please
call (561) 263-2234 or visit
www.jupitermed.com.
JMC Auxiliary Donation