The Carman Health Auxiliary was recognized and honoured at the Legislature on April 15 for recently passing a major milestone in its community services.
The Carman Health Auxiliary commemorated 120 years of dedicated service on Jan. 25, 2024. In 1903, two women took the initial steps towards constructing a hospital in Carman when they canvassed the community for $200 towards the construction of the building. This led to the formation of a Women’s Hospital Aid Society in Jan. 1904, which ten charter members attended. Since then, women in Carman have been helping out with the Health Auxiliary ever since.
During the legislative assembly proceedings on April 15, Midland MLA Lauren Stone gave a Private Member’s Statement to acknowledge the Carman Health Auxiliary and its recent milestone. Nine members of the Carman Health Auxiliary were in attendance at the Legislature and were thrilled with their organization’s recognition.
“I am pleased to rise in the House today to honour the Carman Health Auxiliary, who celebrated 120 years of service on Jan. 25,” said MLA Stone in her Private Member’s Statement. “Over the past 120 years, it has accomplished a lot for the healthcare needs of Carman and the surrounding areas. They are a group of volunteers that strive to enhance the provision of quality health care for the Carman and area population. Thank you for all the work that you do for the community, and congratulations on celebrating 120 years.”
As part of their 120th-anniversary celebrations, the Carman Health Auxiliary is hosting a special Spring Tea event on May 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Legion Auxiliary Hall. This event is a wonderful opportunity to join in their celebration and support their ongoing community service.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Carman Health Auxiliary or making a donation should contact Betty Park at parkbm@live.com.
“We have several new members at the Carman Health Auxiliary and are quite excited,” said Betty Park of the Carman Health Auxiliary. “We were thrilled with the experience of being at the Legislature and the recognition and are now looking forward to the Spring Tea event.”
