Contact: Paul Meznarich
715-838-5805
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – For the seventh year, Luther Midelfort employees have worked together to make the holidays brighter for families and groups in the area.
- Departments at Luther Midelfort have purchased gifts and other items for about 50 families. The gifts corresponded with wish lists for children and adults who will receive everything from clothes and toys to household items and food.
- Mitten trees were placed at each clinic site to collect hats, mittens and scarves for people of all ages. Items were collected in Eau Claire, Barron, Bloomer, Cameron, Chetek, Chippewa Falls, Colfax, Mondovi, Osseo, Prairie Farm and Rice Lake. Last year, more than 1,300 items were collected. The winter gear is distributed to groups and schools throughout the area.
- Ornament trees also were placed at Eau Claire’s two clinic sites. Employees purchased gifts for four families and five nonprofit organizations based on wish lists written on the paper ornaments.
The employee response has been overwhelming. “We are thrilled to get this opportunity to help people in our communities,” said Lynn Salter, chairperson of Luther Midelfort’s Employee Volunteer Committee. “By working together, we reach even more people in need.”
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In partnership with Mayo Clinic, Luther Midelfort offers a full range of quality medical services, including cardiac and orthopedic surgery, cancer and trauma care programs. Through a network of community-based healthcare providers in west-central Wisconsin, Luther Midelfort provides access to experts close to home.
