The Lawrence General Hospital Auxiliary

Mission
The Lawrence General Hospital Auxiliary is a dedicated group of friends from Lawrence and surrounding communities who assist the Hospital through a variety of revenue-generating projects, outreach activities, and public relations efforts. The Auxiliary was founded in 1950 and continues, under the leadership of a Board of Directors, to be an invaluable asset to the Hospital. Auxiliary volunteers serve as hospital ambassadors within their respective communities – spreading the word about the Hospital's services, successes, and needs.

A Fund Raising Force
Through the many activities it organizes and sponsors, the Auxiliary has raised nearly $2.5 million over the past 50 years. Last year, the Auxiliary contributed $25,000 to the full renovation of the Pediatric Center at Lawrence General. Funds over the decades have paid for vital medical equipment and major capital needs. Other Auxiliary gifts have supported the hospital in the opening of the Emergency Center, supported Maternal Child Heath in purchasing infant isollettes and pediatric cribs, assisted in purchasing support materials for Breast Care Services and supported the major renovations of The Pediatric Center in 2011.

Children's Tours
Auxiliary members conduct tours for children from local pre-school programs throughout the school year. Children visit Hospital areas such as Radiology and the Pediatric Playroom, learn about medical equipment, try on surgical hats and masks and have a snack. The Children's Tours program is designed to familiarize children with hospital settings and to make a potential hospital stay less frightening.

Thrift Shop - Quality for Less
The LGH Thrift Shop, located across the street from the Hospital, sells new and gently used clothing and accessories to the public. Donated goods, many with designer labels still attached, are sold at very reasonable prices. The Auxiliary selects choice items from the Thrift Shop and organizes a special sale day at the Hospital for staff and visitors. This special sale is held two to three times a year.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Auxiliary Meetings - Mingle, Learn, Join
The Auxiliary Board of Directors meets the first Thursday of each month from September through June. Prospective Auxiliary members are invited to learn about the good works of the Auxiliary, hear an update on the latest Hospital programs and services and find out how they can help.

For more information about joining the Lawrence General Hospital Auxiliary, please contact us at 978-683-4000, Ext. 2645.