A Message From Donna Mainardi Singer, New Auxiliary President
Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends,
I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you the best in the coming year. The year 2025 was quite a ride for VHA. Take a look at what we accomplished as we completed our $3.1 million pledge and moved into our next pledge.
I am also filled with gratitude that we were able to donate $300,000 towards our new $1.6 million pledge to support and enhance patient care and comfort in the treatment of cancer, pregnancy-induced hypertension and the Butterflies program for critically ill children.
We closed out the year with four great events: the 4th Annual Sporting Clays hosted by the Employee Branch, the 4th Annual Paramus Run, the 77th Annual Valley Ball, and the Tree of Light. You should also all be proud that as a group, VHA donated more than $12,000 in gift cards to Valley Home Care’s Adopt a Family program for Butterflies children and their families.
Now we look ahead to these scheduled events in 2026, with more to come:
- No-Sew Sewing Circle, Monday, March 17; Franklin Lakes Ambulance Corp building
- Franklin Lakes Branch: 4th Annual Pocketbook Bingo, Thursday, April 30; St. Leon’s Armenian Church, Fair Lawn
- Wanaque Branch: 2nd Annual Lilac Luncheon, Tuesday, May 12; Skylands Manor
- Ridgewood Branch: Spring Tea & Boutique [date and location to come!]
- Annual VHA Luncheon, Thursday, June 18; Indian Trail Club
- Brunch at the Lake, Indian Trail Club [date to come!]
Many thanks to all of our members who work tirelessly to offer innovative events and initiatives in support of our pledge to The Valley Hospital. Your dedication is critical in helping Valley continue to provide state-of-the-art care to our community.
Visit www.valleyhealth.com/services/auxiliary for more information.
With gratitude and best wishes,