WMMC Auxiliary’s 11th Annual Ice Cream Social Goes Virtual

An example of the safety shields that will be purchased to protect wheelchair operators and occupants.

Warrensburg, MO (August 11, 2020) — The Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) Auxiliary has hosted the Annual Ice Cream Social for the past ten years and was looking forward to the 11th annual event until COVID-19 impacted our community.

“There was just no way in good conscience that an event of this size could proceed and maintain social distance, health guidelines, and necessary protection,” said Sharon Franklin, WMMC Auxiliary President.

Co-chairs Carol Dunham and Pat Higgins got creative and planned a “Virtual” Ice Cream Social. Members of the Auxiliary were sent an appeal for donations to a virtual event in leiu of tickets that would typically be purchased for the event. With the proceeds from the virtual event, the Auxiliary Board voted to purchase twelve safety shields that will protect wheelchair operators and occupants from airborne particles while using the Staxi Transport wheelchairs. The total cost for twelve shields is $1,587.60.

Additional funds raised will go to the Health Careers Scholarship Fund, another valued endeavor. Despite the cancellation of two spring fundraisers and the closure of the Wishing Well Gift Shop for several weeks, the Auxiliary was able to award five $1,000 scholarships in June. The Gift Shop is the largest on-going source of income for the Auxiliary and their many projects, including providing pillows for surgical patients, specially made bras for post-mastectomy patients, plush animals for pediatric surgical patients, and much more.

This virtual event has raised $2,335 with donations still coming in! Our wonderful community and generous members have once again shown their tremendous support. THANK YOU!

Donations are still being accepted and can be mailed to the attention of the WMMC Auxiliary, 403 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093. For more information or to join the WMMC Auxiliary, 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