To the Editor:

On behalf of the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center HEART Committee and Foundation, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Cash for the Holidays raffle an unparalleled success. Because of the generosity of our donors and everyone who purchased a ticket, this year’s event raised over $8,000, which will be translated into improved patient care through new and upgraded equipment and supplies.

The raffle offered prizes from 36 local and regional donors; these valuable donations—which included gift certificates, goods, and services—allowed our ticket sellers to sell all 2,000 tickets. Congratulations to Margaret Shea, the winner of the $10,000 prize, and all of our other winners.

We would like to thank the Law Office of Marcia LeMay, Wal-Mart, 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, Gran-View, Price Chopper, Stewart’s Shops, John Morrow, Save-A-Lot, Sholette’s Liquor Store, Akwasasne Mohawk Casino, Seaway Valley Jumpers, Bella Brook Winery, Ella’s, Buster’s Sports Bar, St. Lawrence University Brewer Bookstore, and the CHMC Auxiliary Gift Shop for donating this year’s grand prizes.

We also greatly appreciate the donors of the weekly prizes that help make this raffle so successful year after year: St. Lawrence Surgery, The Place, Hosmer’s Marina, Salon 1020, Phillips Diner, Monro Muffler Brake & Service, The Cutting Edge Salon, Cavallario’s Steak & Seafood, Sherman Studio, Busy Corner Café, The Freight House, Big Cheese Pizza, Glow Spa, Sandwich Warehouse, The Dirty Gringo, Jreck Subs, Pizza Hut, Bradley’s Service, Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge, and Gary & Aileen’s Hairstyling.

And of course, we are forever grateful to all of our ticket sellers, who help spread the word about the event and make it all possible.

A special thanks to Dawn Merz for announcing the winners of the raffle prizes, and to Dave Merz and Yes-FM 96.7 for broadcasting live from the Cornerstone Cafe.

Amanda Hitterman

CHMC Foundation & HEART Committee Member