Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation

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Annual Fund Programs & Giving Societies 
 
Ben Franklin Club
Membership in the Ben Franklin Club is offered to those who make an annual contribution of $100 or more.  Members receive notation on the donor wall in the main lobby, an invitation to the Thankful Celebration in November, invitation to special events, and a plaque.
"I give to the Ben Franklin Club in memory of my wife, Peggy, because annual funds are important to the Foundation so that it may support whatever the hospital's greatest needs may be."  H. Olin Peets
 
Business Honor Roll
To become a member of the Business Honor Roll, you must have an active interest in future healthcare in the Massena area and be able to contribute a minimum of $150 annually.  Members also receive notation on the main lobby donor wall, recognition in Foundation publications, invitations to Foundation events, and an engraved plaque.  Those businesses contributing $500 or more annual also receive a facility tour and breakfast with Charlie F. Fahd II, MMH CEO.
"Penski has long supported Massena Memorial Hospital through the Foundation.  We are excited about the continual advancements that MMH is implementing that better serve our community.  We proudly joined the Business Honor Roll because of our strong support of the direction MMH is going." John Wicke, General Manager, Penski, Inc.
 
Giving Employees of Massena Memorial (GEMMS)

There is a special group of individuals that give to the MMH Foundation each week through payroll deduction.  If you are an employee of MMH and would like to sign up for payroll deduction, contact Penny Gladding at 315-769-4276.

"I am proud to be a part of GEMMS.  We donate a little of our time and money to make a huge difference for MMH." Gina Bain, Information Services 


Remembrance Garden

Purchase an engraved brick in memory of a loved one, to honor someone or to mark a special occasion. Your brick will be placed near the front entrance of the hospital.  To download a form click on this link. Remembrance Garden form.pdf

Spirit of Healing Society 
This society recognizes individuals for their altruistic and generous support of MMH.  Membership is extended to those who make a committment of $10,000 or more.  Members receive thier name listed on our donor wall in the main lobby, invitations to our events, recognition in our Annual Report, and a limited edition Vern Mauk print.
Annual Giving Societies
 
Pike-Elder Society $5,000+
Named in honor of two beloved doctors, Dr. J. Benton Pike and Dr. Maurice Elder practicing family medicine together for 39 years.
 
Newtown Society $1,000-4,999
Dr. Rollin Newton, DDS, donated 10 acres of land for current location of Massena Memorial.
 
Perdue Society $500-999
Dr. Thomas Perdue made his mark with 35 years of family practice at MMH.
 
Welsh Society $250-499
Named in honor of Marie Welsh, RN, who spent 17 years in pediatrics.
 
McDonald Society $100-249
Margaret "Peg" McDonald, RN, served as Midnight Supervisor for 32 years.
 
Palmisano Society $1-99
Shirley Palmisano, RN, was a familiar face in the ER for 11 years before serving another 15 years as Nursing Supervisor.