Park Ridge Auxiliary is an organization comprised of approximately 300 volunteers dedicated to raising philanthropic support for Unity Health System through a variety of projects. Since its inception, the organization has donated over $4,874,938 to the System, and announced its 2009 total of a generous $168,000!

At its annual meeting, the Auxiliary announced its 2010 Executive Committee and Board Members:

Edythe Ellis, of Greece- President
Sharlene Penna, of Greece- 1st Vice President
Mary Stroh, of Spencerport- 2nd Vice President
Debra Calabrese, of Greece- Recording Secretary
Janet Charles, of Gates- Corresponding Secretary
Louise Lombardo, of Greece- Group Coordinator
Thelma Rohde, of Greece- Past President

Founded in 1929, the Park Ridge Auxiliary celebrated its 80th anniversary last year. The organization raises money through various efforts, including fundraisers such as “Lights of Love”; gifts shop sales at Unity Hospital, and Tel-Pho, the auxiliary-run program that provides television and phone service to patients. Its major contributions include funding for the Unity Hospital’s Emergency Center, Women’s Health Services, and Special Care Unit; Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, and the Park Ridge Child Care Center, among others.