The Auxiliary to Joseph Brant Hospital raised $1.1-million for the hospital over 25 years of its collectibles auction. This year, the auction is replaced by a two-day marketplace and estate sale.
The Auxiliary to Joseph Brant Hospital raised $1.1-million for the hospital over 25 years of its collectibles auction. This year, the auction is replaced by a two-day marketplace and estate sale.
After raising $1.1-million over 25 years, The Auxiliary to Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is replacing its annual collectibles auction with a new marketplace and estate sale.
The sale takes place at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, at 662 Guelph Line in Burlington, on Friday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Auxiliary volunteer Susan Mickalow said the two-day sale includes antiques, unique collectibles, and sought-after items — all donated by members of the community.
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“There will be china, crystal, silver, figurines, artwork, linens, jewelry, furniture and much more,” Mickalow said.
Moira McEachern, a longtime member of the JBH auxiliary auction committee, said the organization previously held spring and fall live auctions.
“Now we are trying something new,” McEachern said. “This fundraiser is an arm of the entire hospital auxiliary, which has many fundraising campaigns.”
She said proceeds from the past 25 years of auctions have purchased hospital equipment and supported several campaigns, including: surgical lights for operating rooms; ultrasound for Intensive Care Unit; 10 specialty stretchers for Emergency Unit; Patient Monitors for Emergency Unit, ICU and ORs; ICU Transport Monitor; Five Vital Signs Monitors; Pain medication pumps, chemotherapy chairs and Patient Care Units for the cancer clinic.
“The long-standing dedication of the Joseph Brant Hospital Auxiliary has its roots in helping to build the hospital and it continues to be an important part of the hospital family today,” the web page states.
“In January 2012, the auxiliary announced its pledge of $5 million for the campaign to support Joseph Brant’s redevelopment and expansion project. This pledge is the largest single donation in the hospital’s history and reflects the dedication and commitment of our auxiliary and volunteers, for who we are incredibly grateful.”
The auxiliary also generates revenue from its various businesses and fundraising efforts, including the hospital’s on-site Tim Hortons and gift shop.
is a reporter with Metroland, primarily covering Burlington. He previously covered the community of Dundas for 25 years. Reach him at ccampbell@torstar.ca.
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