Maryland’s Health Matters - Midtown - Fall 2017 - 14

FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY
LETTER FROM THE FOUNDATION

PHILANTHROPY
LEADS TO
ADVANCEMENTS

A Key Source
of Fundraising
Since 1911, one of the most
reliable philanthropic
resources for the University
of Maryland Medical Center

At the University of

(UMMC) Midtown Campus

Maryland Medical Center

has been its Auxiliary. Today,

(UMMC) Midtown Campus,

the Auxiliary is made up of

we are grateful to every

about 30 volunteers who

one of our partners for their

raise funds for the hospital

philanthropic support and

by organizing various drives

commitment to our mission

throughout the year.

of delivering quality clinical
care, educating future genera-

Longtime volunteer Kate
Sullivan, who serves as the

tions of health professionals and discovering new

Auxiliary's treasurer, says the

medical treatments.

fundraisers typically con-

Our partners in philanthropy also influence our

sist of selling items such as

Brian Bailey receives
a check from Pam Ramp,
president of the UMMC
Midtown Auxiliary.

efforts to expand our programs and services, like

jewelry, linens and uniforms.

the future construction of a new medical and

"Whatever funds we earn, we try to buy equipment for

outpatient center at the UMMC Midtown Campus.

the hospital that is important for patients or employers,"

Thanks to donor support, the state-of-the-art

Sullivan says. "It may just be a small piece of equipment

building will serve as an incredible new resource

or an important renovation, but it is something that means

for the people of West Baltimore and the region.

a great deal to many people."

Making the decision to give is very personal.

Since its inception, the Auxiliary has donated well over

I am fortunate to hear inspirational stories from

$1 million to projects at the hospital, and volunteers have

donors who invest in us thanks to the compas-

donated countless hours of their time. In recent years, the

sionate care they or a family member received

Auxiliary has purchased lobby furniture, a digital system

here. Others know of our advanced innovation

between the lobby and cafeteria, video imaging equipment

and research endeavors, and make a gift to be

for physical therapy and special slings for patients with

part of our new discoveries.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The group has also

You are an important member of this community, and I invite you to support the UMMC Midtown
Campus in any way you can. Our dedicated part-

raised funds to renovate the chapel, sponsor blood drives
and provide $50,000 for the new Dialysis Inpatient Unit.
"Every Auxiliary volunteer plays an integral role in advanc-

ners inspire us to achieve greater heights and truly

ing our mission and ensuring that we are equipped to best

leave a lasting legacy on our remarkable institution.

serve our patients," says Brian Bailey, senior vice president
and executive director of the UMMC Midtown Campus.
In the near future, volunteers hope to expand the
Auxiliary into a thrift store on campus. The sale of items,

Janice J. Eisele

such as clothing and home goods, would benefit the resi-

Senior Vice President

dents of the surrounding neighborhoods while providing

University of Maryland Medical System Foundation

additional funds for the hospital.

MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS

 To volunteer, please contact Auxiliary President Pam Ramp at

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