Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Supports Hospital Foundation, Serves as Ambassadors

The volunteer group raises thousands annually through community events and activities.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:50am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a hospital bed repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary's dedication to supporting their local healthcare institution.The Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary's tireless fundraising and volunteer efforts provide vital support for the hospital's foundation and community outreach.Jamestown Today

The Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Auxiliary is a nonprofit charitable foundation that has been supporting the JRMC Foundation and serving as ambassadors for the medical center for over 50 years. With around 30 active paid members, the Auxiliary volunteers at the hospital's Gift Shoppe, front desk, and surgery center, and also makes various handmade items like walker bags, burp cloths, and pillows to donate. The Auxiliary holds several major fundraisers throughout the year, including a Tea for All Seasons event, spring and holiday bazaars, a Salad Luncheon, and a Soup & Bingo event, raising a total of $463,000 over the years to support the JRMC Foundation.

Why it matters

The JRMC Auxiliary plays a vital role in supporting the medical center's foundation and serving as ambassadors to the community. Their volunteer work and fundraising efforts save the hospital tens of thousands of dollars each year, while also providing a friendly face and support for patients and visitors during stressful times. The Auxiliary's long history and commitment to the Jamestown community highlights the importance of community-driven healthcare initiatives.

The details

The JRMC Auxiliary members volunteer in various capacities at the hospital, including working in the Gift Shoppe, at the front desk, and in the surgery center. They also make handmade items like walker bags, burp cloths, and pillows to donate. The Auxiliary holds five major fundraisers throughout the year - the Tea for All Seasons, spring and holiday bazaars, Salad Luncheon, and Soup & Bingo event. These events have allowed the Auxiliary to raise a total of $463,000 over the years to support the JRMC Foundation.

  • The JRMC Auxiliary has been around for more than 50 years.
  • The Auxiliary holds its annual Book & Bake Sale on March 26 each year.
  • The Salad Luncheon fundraiser is held in May.
  • The Tea for All Seasons event is held in September.
  • The Soup & Bingo fundraiser is held in November.

The players

Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary

A nonprofit charitable foundation with around 30 active paid members that supports the JRMC Foundation and serves as ambassadors for the medical center.

Shayley Salisbury

The event and service coordinator for Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Kay Hust

The president of the JRMC Auxiliary.

Eunice Sahr

A member of the JRMC Auxiliary.

Mike Delfs

The president and CEO of Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

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What they’re saying

“We need them to talk about us and be the face of JRMC.”

— Shayley Salisbury, Event and service coordinator, Jamestown Regional Medical Center

“They save us tens of thousands of dollars every year.”

— Shayley Salisbury, Event and service coordinator, Jamestown Regional Medical Center

“Once you're part of the volunteers, it just seemed the Auxiliary became part of that. It doesn't have to, though, but it does become part of it, if you wish to have it that way.”

— Kay Hust, President, JRMC Auxiliary

“You don't have to be retired to belong, but that was my reason was to be active and do something that would be good for our community.”

— Eunice Sahr, JRMC Auxiliary member

“It was exciting to go out and tell the public back then, and we got it from a reliable informant.”

— Kay Hust, President, JRMC Auxiliary

What’s next

The JRMC Auxiliary will host its annual Salad Luncheon fundraiser in May at the Temple Baptist Church.

The takeaway

The JRMC Auxiliary's long-standing commitment to supporting the medical center's foundation and serving as community ambassadors demonstrates the vital role that volunteer organizations can play in sustaining local healthcare institutions. Their tireless fundraising efforts and hands-on volunteer work save the hospital thousands of dollars each year, while also providing a friendly face and support for patients and visitors during challenging times.