Hospital Volunteers Donate $130,000 to WellStar Foundation

MARIETTA, GA. (July 17, 2018) – Volunteers at WellStar Douglas and WellStar Paulding Hospitals recently presented the WellStar Foundation with a combined donation of $130,000.
A total of 154 individuals volunteered more than 28,000 hours to support both hospitals. Donated funds were raised through gift shop sales, personal contributions and special fundraisers hosted throughout the year.
“We are truly blessed to have such generous hospital volunteers, said Gene Weeks, WellStar Foundation development director. “They are welcoming of hospital guests, eager to assist patients in need and passionate about the well-being of our community.”
In recent years, the groups have supported hospital initiatives, such as WellStar’s free mammogram program for low-income patients, breast cancer services, emergency services, hospital wheelchairs and various facility improvements. Funds are allocated according to the greatest need at each hospital and as identified by the hospital and volunteer leadership.
Every dollar donated to the WellStar Foundation is reinvested through initiatives that support the well-being of the local community. For more information about the Foundation or to make a tax-deductible donation in support of WellStar Douglas and Paulding Hospitals, visit wellstar.org/give or call 770-956-GIVE (4483).
To learn more about volunteering for WellStar, visit wellstar.org/volunteer.

Paulding: WellStar Paulding Hospital volunteers recently presented the WellStar Foundation with a donation to support WellStar’s vision of delivering world-class healthcare. (L to R): John Kueven, senior vice president & president of WellStar Paulding Hospital; Tom Dawson, immediate past volunteer president; Carol Barber, volunteer treasurer and Gene Weeks, WellStar Foundation development director.

Douglas: Volunteers at WellStar Douglas Hospital recently made a donation to the WellStar Foundation in support of improvement projects at the local hospital and community services. (L to R): Deloris Short, volunteer past president; Carol Haskins, volunteer president; Gene Weeks, WellStar Foundation regional development director and Steven Lambert, volunteer services director.

About WellStar Foundation
For more than 30 years, the WellStar Foundation has been at the forefront of securing life-saving resources for the WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia. As a not-for-profit, donations from individuals, businesses and community organizations are critical for WellStar to achieve world-class healthcare. The Foundation reinvests every dollar donated toward initiatives that advance the level of healthcare provided to WellStar communities through improved patient services and assistance for those in need. To learn more, visit wellstar.org/foundation or call 770-956-GIVE (4483).