WMMC  9th Annual Ice Cream Social Success

Auxiliary's 9th Annual Ice Cream Social Volunteers

Warrensburg, MO (August 8, 2018)—On Sunday, August 5, Western Missouri Medical Center’s (WMMC) Auxiliary hosted the 9th Annual Ice Cream Social, welcoming 400 attendees and raising more than $3,600 for an Emergency Hemorrhage Cart to be used in the Obstetrics Department.

Members of the Auxiliary, WMMC Board of Trustees, and staff volunteered to serve delicious treats to raise the funds. “This cart contains the important equipment that is needed in time of maternal hemorrhage crisis than can happen before or after giving birth,” said Darinda Reberry, WMMC’s CEO. “It has helped save many mom’s lives and will continue to be a value to our patients.”

“We were yet again amazed with the turnout for our 9th Annual Ice Cream Social,” says Pat Higgins, Ice Cream Social Co-Chair. “We are blessed to have such wonderful volunteers and generous community members. Thanks to the help of 35 volunteers who went above and beyond to set up, serve, clean up, and the many more Auxiliary members who provided delicious desserts, we were able to purchase equipment for our hospital benefitting our greater community!”

This year’s Ice Cream Social, held in WMMC’s Courtyard Café, raised more than $3,600 (with donations still coming in), exceeding the cost of the cart. The Auxiliary will also be able to fund t-shirts for oncology patients celebrating their last cancer treatment marking a significant milestone.

Additionally, a Bleeding Control Kit will be purchased with funds from the event. This will be used to train and educate staff and the public on how to control bleeding in an event where mass casualties could occur.

“Members of the Auxiliary baked a wide variety of tasty treats for the event, including pies, cobblers, cakes, cookies and brownies. Over 25 gallons of vanilla and chocolate ice cream were the main features—covered in the essential toppings of chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, whipped cream and cherries,” said Carol Dunham, Co-Chair. “We want to thank Warrensburg DQ Grill & Chill for graciously donating the strawberry topping again this year.”

Donations are still being accepted and may be sent to the attention of the WMMC Auxiliary, 403 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093. For more information or to join the WMMC Auxiliary you can apply here, or please contact Teresa Collins, WMMC Volunteer Services Coordinator, at (660) 262-7466 or tacollins@wmmc.com.

 

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About Western Missouri Medical Center

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is a fully-accredited acute care county medical center located in Warrensburg, MO. WMMC prides itself in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedic and general surgery, family healthcare, internal medicine, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, rehabilitation services and more. Inpatient services include medical, surgical, intensive, obstetrical, orthopedic, pediatric and skilled nursing care, as well as a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic outpatient services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Learn more at WMMC.com

 

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