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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:25 AM CDT
Friends of St. Anthony's surpasses annual appeal goal

EFFINGHAM — The Friends of St. Anthony’s is proud to announce that it have recently surpassed the 2007 annual appeal goal of $125,000 by raising more than $235,000 in support of The Healing Garden.

This achievement was possible, thanks to an initial grant of $100,000 from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, a lead gift from the St. Anthony’s Auxiliary, and generous contributions from hospital family and community members. The auxiliary held various fundraising events throughout the months of November and December to raise funds for their pledge of $30,000, such as purse, scrubs, and bake sales.

Tom Wright, Friends of St. Anthony’s chairman, thanked all those who supported the hospital by contributing to this appeal. “All the gifts beyond our goal of $125,000 allow St. Anthony’s to enhance and possibly expand the setting of The Healing Garden,” he said.

“The garden will offer a spiritual respite in the midst of physical ailments and difficulties, along with providing a peaceful, serene setting for patients’ families and hospital staff. Those who contributed generously are helping build a little bit of heaven here on earth.”

Donna Niemerg, development associate, expressed her gratitude to the hospital department representatives whose efforts in encouraging giving among hospital employees helped the Friends achieve this goal.

Arrangements are currently being made to meet with the landscape architect to plan the schematics and design of The Healing Garden.

Donations are still being accepted and commemorative paver opportunities are still available. To make a donation or for more information about the Friends of St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit St. Anthony’s Web site at www.stanthonyshospital.org or contact the Community Relations department at 347-1854.

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