Tawas Healthcare Volunteers Donate $54,865

Funds support medical center initiatives that benefit patients and staff across the region.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Volunteers of MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas recently made a $54,865 donation to the MyMichigan Health Foundation, supporting various initiatives that enhance patient care and comfort at the medical center. The donation funded new patient transport chairs, an advanced diagnostic system for vascular assessments, gas cards for cancer patients, and books for pediatric patients and the emergency department.

Why it matters

The volunteer group's generous donation demonstrates their longstanding commitment to improving healthcare services and supporting the local community. Their contributions directly benefit patients, families, and medical staff at the MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas.

The details

The donation funded several key initiatives, including: three new patient transport chairs valued at $9,885 for the surgical services department; a Parks Flo-Lab diagnostic system worth $37,980 for the imaging services department; 200 gas transportation cards totaling $5,000 for oncology patients; and $2,000 to support the Reach Out and Read Program and ER Books Program in the pediatrics and emergency departments.

  • The volunteers recently made the $54,865 donation to the MyMichigan Health Foundation.

The players

MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas

A medical center located in Tawas City, Michigan that received the volunteer donation.

MyMichigan Health Foundation

The foundation that received the $54,865 donation from the Tawas volunteers.

Rose Goick Saddler

The vice president of nursing at MyMichigan Medical Centers Tawas and Standish.

Dawn Donihue Knapp

The contact person for those interested in becoming a volunteer at the medical center.

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What they’re saying

“The MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas volunteers' generosity directly supports our teams and enhances the care we provide every day. Their continued dedication makes a meaningful difference for patients, families, and staff across our organization.”

— Rose Goick Saddler, Vice President of Nursing, MyMichigan Medical Centers Tawas and Standish

The takeaway

The volunteer group's substantial donation demonstrates the vital role they play in strengthening patient care and supporting the local community served by the MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas. Their contributions directly enhance the medical center's ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families.