Standing from left: One of the lucky prize winners in the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “10 Days of Giving for WMH” Raffle, Julie Landholt of Westfield happily accepts a Weber Grill donated by ACME Appliances owner and WMHF Treasurer Dan Hocking, while WMHF Executive Director Patricia Gaughan DiPalma look on.

WESTFIELD — One of the lucky prize winners in the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “10 Days of Giving for WMH” Raffle, is Julie Landholt of Westfield. Landholt was ecstatic to learn she won a Weber Spirit II Grill during the Foundation’s annual fundraising raffle, held Nov. 17 to 26.

Landholt, who recently moved back to Westfield from Los Angeles, Calif., is the daughter of former hospital administrator, Byron Landholt, who led the hospital during the 1970s when it operated out of the historic Spencer House. Her family’s longstanding connection to the hospital made the win especially meaningful.

“It feels wonderful to be part of the community again,” Landholt said. “Westfield Memorial Hospital has always held a special place in my family’s story, and I’m grateful to support the Foundation’s mission. Winning the grill was such a fun surprise!”

The hospital’s current administrator, Rodney J. Buchanan, DNP, shared the importance of community involvement in sustaining local healthcare. “Community support is at the heart of everything we do. Fundraisers like ’10 Days of Giving’ help us continue providing exceptional care, and we’re thrilled to celebrate participants like Julie who make our work possible.”

Hospital and Foundation leaders applauded the efforts of the community which donated more than $14,000 in gifts-in-kind and $13,000 in ticket sales to benefit the hospital.

The Executive Director of the WMH Foundation also expressed gratitude for the strong community support. “The ’10 Days of Giving for WMH’ raffle is one of our favorite traditions because it brings our community together in such a positive way,” said Patricia Gaughan DiPalma. “Every ticket purchased directly supports patient care and vital hospital services. We’re grateful for donors like Julie whose involvement helps strengthen the future of our community hospital.”

All are invited to give to the WMHF Annual Campaign by returning their gift (made payable to WMH Foundation) by Dec. 31 to the WMH Foundation located at 189 East Main Street, Westfield, NY,14787.

For those who would like to learn more about the hospital Foundation, contact Patty at patricia.dipalma@ahn.org; call: 716-793-2338 or visit the foundation’s website at: www.westfieldhospitalfoundation.org.