Gwinnett Medical Center Auxiliary

 

 

What is the Auxiliary?

 

The Gwinnett Medical Center Auxiliary is the fundraising arm of our volunteer force. The Auxiliary has donated over $1 million to GMC since its inception in 1984 donating to a wide variety of areas throughout the hospital including the GMC Foundation's TIME MATTERS in the fight against Breast Cancer campaign.

 

John Riddle, former Vice President, Marketing & Development & Executive Director, GMC Foundation accepts a check for $50,000 from GMC Auxiliary President, Carole Martin at the Auxiliary's 2007-2008 General Auxiliary Luncheon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2006 - 2007, the Auxiliary donated almost $100,000 to several areas throughout the hospital, including:

• $50,000  to GMC Foundation's Project Path's North Tower Campaign (part of a three-year $150,000 pledge)
• $15,000 Underwriter to the Foundation's Annual Ball & Silent Auction 
• Purchased the Courtesy Cart for Lawereneville campus
• Maintenance of the Salt Walter Aquarium at Gwinnett Extended Care
• Sponsor of the Annual Ms. GECC Pageant
• Sponsor of Monthly Birthday Parties at Gwinnett Extended Care Facility
• Co-sponsor of harpist who plays throughout hospital system
• $500 Scholarship for Student Volunteer for National Leadership Forum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Auxiliary raises funds through special sales such as books, art, jewelry, uniforms, and linens.  They also raise a majority of their funds through the gift shops in Duluth and Lawrenceville.

 

As a member of the Auxiliary, you have the opportunity to join a variety of committees including:

• Miss GECC Pageant - annual pageant sponsored by the Auxiliary for resident of our nursing home facility. 
• Stockings - each holiday season, babies born to families at the Women's Pavilion have the opportunity to go home in a decorated holiday stocking.
• Special sales - assisting with vendor sales at check-out
• Breakfast with Santa - during the holiday season, children of associates are treated to refreshments and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
• GECC Birthday Parties - each month, the Auxiliary sponsors a birthday party at our nuring home facility for the residents who are celebrating a birthday that month.

 

 

 

 

 

MS. GECC Committee members 2007 take a break before the pageant begins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006-2007 Auxiliary Board & Committee Members were recognized at the recent Auxiliary General Luncheon.