J.C. Blair Auxiliary Gala Raises $49,141 for Endoscopy Suite

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Gala Committee of The Auxiliary to J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital presented a check for $49,141 to the staff and physicians of the Endoscopy Department at the Hospital. These proceeds were used to build and equip a second endoscopy suite to accommodate the increasing demand for colorectal cancer screening. Seated are, left to right, J.C. Blair gastroenterologists Michael Gaugler, D.O., and Keith Waddle, D.O. Standing in front, left to right, are Endoscopy Charge Nurse Michelle Harker, RN, Gala Co-Chairs Christa Reynolds, Leslie McDermott, Heather Boyer, Martha Shaffer, and Auxiliary President Allison Ghaner. Back row is Diana Lidwell, RN, Endoscopy Nurse Manager, and Carolyn Wright, CRNA. The date for this year’s Gala is November 17, 2018. For more information, call J.C. Blair’s Foundation office at (814) 643-8889.