Volunteers Support the RNS Cancer and Heart Fund

COURT HOUSE – Cape Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services Department and the Wildwood Civic Club presented a check to the Ruth Newman Shapiro (RNS) Cancer and Heart Fund in the amount of $1,875. The check represented proceeds from the fourth annual holiday bake sale to benefit RNS. The festive event is held each December at Cape Regional Medical Center and showcases an array of homemade dessert creations, graciously donated by members of RNS, Wildwood Civic Club and hospital volunteers and staff.
Wildwood Civic Club President, Pat Cook, accompanied by Theresa Williams, Wildwood Civic Club Member, Hospital Volunteer and Auxiliary Board member, along with Joanne Carrocino, President and CEO of Cape Regional Medical Center, presented the check to RNS President, Joanne Kenny and Lois Braithwaite, Immediate Past President of RNS. Also in attendance were Thomas Piratzky, Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing and Julie Paolella, Director of Volunteer Services who relayed gratitude to both the Wildwood Civic Club for their unwavering partnership in the annual fundraiser as well as to RNS for their generosity in presenting the Medical Center with a new patient transport van and two golf carts. The new golf carts are utilized daily by volunteers to shuttle outpatients and visitors to and from the hospital’s parking lots and lobby entrances.
“On behalf of the RNS Cancer and Heart Fund, we would like to thank the Wildwood Civic Club and Cape Regional’s Volunteers for co-sponsoring the annual holiday bake sale at Cape Regional Medical Center and for supporting cancer patients,” stated Joanne Kenny, RNS President.
“Co-sponsorship of this most worthwhile endeavor is only possible because of the combined efforts of working together and the members donating their talent!” added Theresa Williams, Member of the Wildwood Civic Club, Hospital Volunteer, and Auxiliary Board Member.
About Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer and Heart Fund
RNS is celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to our community. This all volunteer organization, through the support and generosity of members and friends, has raised over $12 million to fund the programs, services and equipment purchases for hospitals in the region.
Today, RNS is expanding its vision for the 21st century. RNS plans to support current medical research groups who are finding cures for cancer and heart disease. A fund to provide financial assistance for those uninsured or underinsured individuals suffering from cancer or heart disease and who need a helping hand with expenses is in the planning stages.
About Cape Regional Medical Center
Cape Regional Medical Center is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and an affiliate of Penn Medicine for Cancer and Cardiac Care. Cape Regional Medical Center is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For additional information on the Medical Center and its programs, please login to our web site at www.caperegional.com or contact Sue Staeger, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at 609‐463‐2059.