The Athol Memorial Hospital Auxiliary raises money for hospital equipment and furnishings. The Auxiliary operates the Glass Shelf Gift Shop (located off the main lobby), and sponsors a number of fund raising events. The River Rat Spectacular Pancake Breakfast, held in conjunction with the famous Athol-to-Orange canoe race in April, is perhaps the Auxiliary's best-known fund-raiser. Other events that have become local traditions are the May Plant Sale and Fair and seasonal sweater sales.

In recent years some thirty thousand dollars a year has been raised -- quite an accomplishment! Auxiliary membership is open to all who are interested in helping the hospital.

Auxiliary meetings are held monthly, the second Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Athol Memorial Hospital Conference Room. There is a business meeting followed by a guest speaker and refreshments.

Anyone interested in speaking to the group, may contact Judy Howland, Auxiliary Liaison at 978-249-3511 Ext. 145.

For information, write:
The President,
Athol Memorial Hospital Auxiliary,
2033 Main St.,
Athol, MA 01331.

2008 Auxiliary Plant Sale

Photos from the Auxiliary’s Plant Sale and Fair held each year in May, rain or shine, on the hospital grounds.

2008 River Rat Race Pancake Breakfast Photos