Kim Snyder, Community Relations Coordinator

(585) 396-6473

AVON HAWGs DONATE EQUIPMENT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN AT F.F. THOMPSON HOSPITAL

CANANDAIGUA, NY – The Avon HAWGs, a club for Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners and enthusiasts, purchased, delivered and assembled a multitude of items for children on the 3 East unit of F.F. Thompson Hospital on September 16. The donation came in response to a “wish list” provided by the nursing staff on 3 East. The Avon HAWGs raised so much money at a recent Bald Hill Hawgbarn fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis that they had a surplus, and decided a gift to F.F. Thompson Hospital benefiting ill children in our community was their choice of charities.

The list of donated items included: three TV carts, three TV/VCR combination units, SONY Playstations, video games and movies, board games, stuffed animals, dolls, high chair, infant swing, pack ‘n’ play crib, and more. Not only did nine members of the Avon HAWGs deliver the items, they also helped transport them to the nursing unit and stayed for an hour to assist in the assembly of every item they purchased. Within minutes of completion, the items were being enjoyed by some of Thompson’s youngest patients.

“This gift means so much to Thompson,” Joni Tiller, President of F.F. Thompson Hospital, said. “It is wonderful to see members of our community devote their time and their fundraising efforts to help children at our hospital. Our medical staff and nursing staff thank the HAWGs for their thoughtfulness and generosity.”

For more information, please contact the F.F. Thompson Foundation at 585-396-6155.

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photo: Avon Hawg members present Thompson Hospital Associates with their wish list come true. [Left to right: Jeff Brandow, Sally Longbine, Bev Hopkins, Bruce Longbine, Carol Nichols, Linda Gilbert, Bill Gilbert, Sandy Israel, Dave Israel, Jane Vesling, Valerie Werner, Joni Tiller, Diana Ellison]