Recipients of the Mena Regional Auxiliary Scholarships Announced

The Mena Regional Auxiliary recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to five students who are pursuing a career in the medical field.  A record number of applicants was received for the spring scholarship program.  The mission of the Mena Regional Auxiliary is to assist the hospital in providing outstanding service to the community, managing and staffing the hospital gift shop, assisting through volunteerism, donating needs to hospital departments through various activities and events, and providing spring and fall scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in any area of healthcare.  The signature fundraiser for the organization is the Annual Christmas Breakfast, held the first Thursday in December. This community-wide event has successfully provided the Auxiliary with funds to continue awarding scholarships, while maintaining funds to assist hospital departments. If you have a heart for the community and are interested in service and volunteerism, information regarding Auxiliary membership is available in the MRHS Administration office and gift shop.

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1^st picture from left:  Linda Williams, Auxiliary President; Marilyn Davenport, Auxiliary Member; Kayla Blanton and Jared Standridge, Scholarship Recipients; Ewanta Turner and Sara Mitchell, Auxiliary Members.

2^nd picture from left:  Marilyn Davenport, Auxiliary Member; Rebekah Williams, Scholarship Recipient, and Ewanta Turner, Auxiliary Member

3^rd picture from left:  Ewanta Turner, Auxiliary Member; McKenzi Spurgin, Scholarship Recipient; and Marilyn Davenport, Auxiliary Member.

Not pictured:  Chase Fielder, Scholarship Recipient

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