Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg
With the Bethlehem area’s population booming in the late 1950s, a group of Lutheran clergy purchased a 102-acre alfalfa field and set out to build a new hospital for the community. Standing alongside them to raise much-needed funds was a group of dedicated women who became The Auxiliary of the Muhlenberg Hospital Center.
Over the years, the group supported the hospital by operating its gift shop and conducting a variety of fund-raising events and activities. When the hospital joined Lehigh Valley Health Network in 1997, The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Muhlenberg was born. The name was different, by members carried on their same tradition of support through hospital's Camille Gift Shop, annual flower and bake sales, holiday and lottery ticket raffles and other activities.
Annual support
- Prager patient assistance fund
- Operation safe child newborn gift set
- Lymphedema garment fund
- Camp Red Jacket
In addition to raising funds, The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg makes lives better through initiatives such as:
- Making “Huggy Bears” for surgery patients
- Purchasing red, heart-shaped pillows for heart surgery patients.
- Hospice pet peace of mind program
- LVH–Muhlenberg endowment fund
- LVH–Muhlenberg South Tower community garden
- Smile cart
Become a member
Annual membership: $10
Lifetime membership: $100
Interested in joining The Auxiliary of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg? Call 888-402-LVHN or pick up a brochure in the Camille Gift Shop at LVH–Muhlenberg.