A Message From Donna Mainardi Singer, New Auxiliary President
Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends,
As the holidays are upon us, it is important to reflect on all the wonderful things each of us has in our lives: our families, our friends, and all the creature comforts each of us enjoys. It’s also important to reflect on the work of the members of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary: We give back to our communities through our no-sew sewing circle, producing plush blankets for hospital patients, and by spreading the word about Valley’s state of the art health care. We work as volunteers throughout Valley Health System, and we raise funds for critical hospital programs that benefit everyone. You all further VHA’s mission of service, volunteering, and fundraising with such grace.
I am proud to say that VHA recently presented our first donation for 2025-2026 of $300,000 to The Valley Hospital Foundation. This donation was the result of events that included the annual golf outing, the Paramus Run in partnership with VHA, and the Valley Ball. And our branches contributed greatly through the Employee Branch’s Clay Shoot, Mahwah Branch’s Military Bridge event and Midland Park Regional’s “Gals Just Wanna Have Fun” where attendees line danced, enjoyed a buffet dinner, raffle prizes and a 50/50.
A few of the more recent events included Mahwah Branch’s and Ramsey Branch’s Wine Tasting at Total Wine in River Edge on December 2 and the Saddle River Valley Branch’s Holiday Boutique & Luncheon on December 3 at Seasons. They were well attended, and fun was had by all! Our annual Tree of Light Illumination Ceremony on December 7 is always a lovely holiday event where Paramus High School Choir and Orchestra participated.
Combined, these events benefit our $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. For more detailed information about our pledge, please visit our pledge page.
I am personally thankful for each VHA member who works tirelessly toward our goal. I want to wish you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday season.
With gratitude and best wishes,