At the Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System’s final general membership meeting of the year, Helen Claussen, Auxiliary Treasurer, and other members presented a $25,000 check to Glacial Ridge Hospital and Emergency Department staff. The 22nd annual Harvest Ball took place October 9 at Lakeside Ballroom with a Tropical Paradise theme. The group pledged $50,000 to be paid in two years to help purchase a second TE X Point of Care Ultrasound System for the Emergency Department. They raised just over half their goal at the fundraiser.

Save the date for 2027! The 23rd annual Harvest Ball will be held at Minnewaska House on Friday, October 8. Contact Joanna at 320.334.5539 to learn more about becoming a member of the Auxiliary.

Pictured: Helen Claussen, Auxiliary Treasurer, presents the check to Heather Hanson, RN, CNO, with Auxiliary members and GRHS staff also pictured. From left: Tina Hennen, President; Marsha Wold; Marvelle Weispfennig; Josh Chan, NRP, ED Manager; Doris Weispfennig; Jamie Boelke, RN; Alycia Athey, RN; Bonita Carlson; and Sue Fossen.