Raleigh General Hospital Donates Rocking Chairs to Local Seniors

Chairs used to rock newborns now provide comfort to elderly residents

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia has donated a number of rocking chairs from its postpartum unit to the Raleigh County Commission on Aging. The chairs, which were previously used to rock newborn babies, will now provide comfort and connection to local senior citizens.

Why it matters

The donation of these rocking chairs represents a thoughtful way for the hospital to repurpose furniture that has brought joy to new families and now can continue to do so for the elderly community. It's a heartwarming example of how organizations can find creative ways to give back and support different populations in need.

The details

The rocking chairs were previously used in the postpartum unit at Raleigh General Hospital to rock newborn babies. Courtney White, the Director of Marketing and Communications at the hospital, explained that the chairs have "been used to rock countless newborns for the first time" and the hospital is excited to see them "bring meaning and connection" to local seniors now.

  • The rocking chair donation took place in February 2026.

The players

Raleigh General Hospital

A hospital located in Beckley, West Virginia that has donated rocking chairs from its postpartum unit to the local senior center.

Raleigh County Commission on Aging

The organization that received the rocking chair donation from Raleigh General Hospital to provide to local senior citizens.

Courtney White

The Director of Marketing and Communications at Raleigh General Hospital who explained the significance of the rocking chair donation.

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What they’re saying

“The rocking chairs were up on our women's services – our postpartum unit. We're excited to make sure that these chairs that bring so much connection and meaning to our families over the years can now bring meaning and connection here at a senior center.”

— Courtney White, Director of Marketing and Communications, Raleigh General Hospital (wvnstv.com)

The takeaway

This donation demonstrates how organizations can find thoughtful ways to repurpose items that have brought joy to one community and extend that joy to another. It's a heartwarming example of how hospitals and senior centers can work together to support the well-being of different populations.