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TWIG: Making a Difference

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A Lasting Impact

For Cindy Silcott, one of her favorite times of the year is when she can look back on the fundraising projects that she and her fellow TWIG members did over the past 12 months and actually see on paper the value of their hard work.

“My greatest reward as treasurer is writing the annual pledge check knowing the work and dedication of our TWIG members will benefit FMC,” said Cindy, who also serves as an InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG 2nd Vice President.

Being able to make a difference is what fuels all nine of FMC’s TWIGS, each of which serve as a fundraising arm for the FMC Foundation. TWIGS stands for Togetherness, Willingness, Imagination, Giving and Sharing, and each TWIG supports different areas of patient care at FMC. Currently, contributions received from all TWIGS total almost $4.4 million, money that has gone directly toward patient care, equipment, facility renovations and more.

“Being part of TWIG 16 is a constant reminder that kindness is its own reward, and volunteering to help others has made my life fuller,” said Lisa Deluse of TWIG 16, who also serves as an InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG President.

New members are always welcome to join a TWIG and help make a difference at FMC. Below is an overview of FMC’s nine TWIGS and their areas of interest within the organization. If you are interested in joining a TWIG, contact Amie Cohen, FMC Foundation, at 740-689-4976 or amy.cohen@fmchealth.org.

 

Article issued fall 2019 The Monitor magazine.

Areas of Interest

  • Area of Interest: Cancer Services
    Major Fundraiser: Cancer Care Run (Oct.)

  • Area of Interest: Emergency Department
    Major Fundraiser: The Bargain Boutique, 1724 E. Main St., Lancaster

  • Area of Interest: Emergency Department
    Major Fundraiser: In the Bag Sale (Sept.)

    Anne Brown, TWIG 6, InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG Past- President“I joined TWIG because I believe in supporting our community. I also believe that the best patient-centered care is delivered at the local level.”

    Anne Brown,
    TWIG 6, InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG Past- President

  • Area of Interest: Drug & Substance Abuse
    Major Fundraiser: Tree of Light (Nov.),
    Bridge-O-Rama

  • Area of Interest: Maternity Department
    Major Fundraiser: Imlays Uniform Sale (Feb., May, Aug., Oct.), Electronics Show (Aug.)

    Deb Nixon, TWIG 9, InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG 1st Vice President“TWIG members have the patients of FMC close at heart, and THAT’S the best kind of giving.”

    Deb Nixon,
    TWIG 9, InterTWIG
    representative and
    InterTWIG 1st Vice President

  • Area of Interest: Cardiovascular Services
    Major Fundraiser: Wishes Gift Shop, located in the Main Lobby of FMC

  • Area of Interest: Patient Care & Services
    Major Fundraiser: Anthony Thomas Candy Sale (April & Dec.), Pie Sale (Oct. & May)

  • Area of Interest: FMC’s Autism Camp
    Major Fundraiser: Books Are Fun Sale (April & Nov.)

    Lisa Deluse, TWIG 16, InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG President

    “Volunteering for TWIG has brought me life-long friends and a feeling of contentment by being productive, making a difference and bringing a little cheer along the way.”

    Lisa Deluse,
    TWIG 16, InterTWIG
    representative and
    InterTWIG President

  • Area of Interest: Patient Care & Services
    Major Fundraiser: Books & More Store, 1151 E. Main St., Lancaster

    Cindy Silcott, TWIG 17, InterTWIG representative and InterTWIG 2nd Vice President“Our TWIG is different than others as we do not have many meetings or social events. We all work together as a team to support the Foundation and FMC by offering affordable books and other materials to the community.”

    Cindy Silcott,
    TWIG 17, InterTWIG
    representative and
    InterTWIG 2nd Vice
    President