Health Foundation’s raffle drawing near

    “As the first days of September near, so does the countdown for one lucky winner who will walk away with more than $1,265 in beauty, comfort and antique style craftsmanship,” said Elizabeth Dulin, health services foundation executive director.
    This outstanding blanket box raffle will assist with Phase II of the expansion/renovation of the Nuclear Medicine/Radiology Department project, the Foundation’s campaign for Houlton Regional Hospital.
    Inside a locally handcrafted pine Shaker-style blanket box, valued at $450, is nestled a truly gorgeous queen-size Dresden Plate pattern quilt, in deep, beautiful fall colors, valued at $400. It was handmade by two generous ladies of the community.
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Karen Donato
COUNTDOWN TO A WINNER — Just a few days left to purchase a ticket for this locally handcrafted blanket box filled with a beautiful gifts  Total value of the package is more than $1,200. This project is sponsored by the Health Services Foundation. Pictured with the items is Janice Peabody, health foundation administrative assistant. The winner will be drawn Sept. 4 at the Houlton Water Company lunch in Market Square.
    “The box also includes a stunning champagne color, queen-size comforter set with pillow shams and a bed skirt, valued at $250. The comforter and shams have sequins and pearls in a delightful pattern,” said Dulin. There is also a downy-soft, white crocheted comfort wrap, valued at $100 and lastly a delicate pearl pendant necklace, valued at $65.
    “All items were donated to the Foundation in support of its mission of “Excellence in Healthcare” to our communities and we are so appreciative of everyone who gave so generously. Every item means so much and gives back so much for healthy/happy communities,” Dulin said.
    Tickets are $5 each and available at the Foundation’s office located on the first floor of Houlton Regional Hospital. Ticket(s) may also be purchased by calling 521-2503 or sending a check to Health Services Foundation, P.O. Box 1231, Houlton, ME 04730. A receipt will be sent to indicate ticket(s) have been filled out and name(s) are in the drawing container.
    The lucky winning ticket will be drawn on Friday, Sept. 4 at the end of Houlton Water Company’s Customer Appreciation –Hot Dog Lunch in Market Square.
    “So come out and enjoy a hot dog and purchase a ticket in support of local healthcare needs,” said Dulin. “Your tummy will be happy with good food and your dollars will assist the Foundation in helping to provide needed services at Houlton Regional Hospital.”
    This fund-raising campaign has consisted of two phases; Phase I raised over $300,000 for the purchase of state-of-the-art nuclear medicine imaging equipment at no cost to the hospital; Phase II is focusing on the expansion/renovation of the current radiology testing area to address critical privacy/comfort needs.
    “It is our goal to make sure that everyone using this facility has all the privacy and comfort possible while undergoing stressful testing,” continued Dulin. “This initiative has been an enormous undertaking by the Foundation to raise $1 million in support of both phases of the project and it is vitally important that we are just as successful in meeting the second of these very important goals for our hospital. If anyone has any questions we encourage them to call our office and we will be happy to outline the defining and critical need for this project”.
    Anyone needing further information regarding projects, programs and other healthcare support provided by the Foundation may do so by calling, 201-521-2147 or by going online at www.healthservicesfoundation.org.