Friends of York Hospital to Hold Holiday Gift Basket Raffle to Support Scholarship Program

The Friends of York Hospital will host their popular Holiday Gift Basket Raffle from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6, 2024. This festive fundraising event offers a variety of exciting prizes just in time for the holidays and will be held at the York Hospital Cafeteria, 3 Loving Kindness Way, York, Maine. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to participate. Please enter through the Laboratory Services door adjacent to the main entrance.

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to local high school seniors pursuing careers in health care. Since its inception in 1952, the scholarship program has helped numerous students continue their education, with awards of up to $5,000 each, and has raised over $1 million to support the hospital and its community-based programs.

This year’s raffle will feature a variety of themed baskets, including items such as a patio heater, hammock, holiday baking sets, Hello Kitty and American Girl Doll baskets, Christmas inflatables, gift certificates, holiday stockings, and more. A 50/50 drawing will also be held, adding to the excitement.

Ticket Prices:

• $1 for 1 ticket
• $5 for 6 tickets
• $10 for 15 tickets
• $20 for 35 tickets

The Holiday Gift Basket Raffle is the primary fundraising event for the Friends of York Hospital, aside from membership dues. The event has garnered strong support from York Hospital employees and local donors, including contributions from the York Hospital Doctors Group and the York Hospital Pharmacy.

“We’re excited to continue this popular tradition and raise money for such an important cause,” said Judith McAllister, co-president of Friends of York Hospital. “The scholarship fund has helped so many bright young people pursue careers in health care, and this event is a wonderful way for the community to come together to support the next generation of medical professionals.”

For more information about the Friends of York Hospital, visit https://www.yorkhospital.com/resources/scholarship-opportunities, or contact Linda Cannon at linda.cannon@yorkhospital.com  or (207) 351-3537. 

For inquiries regarding York Hospital services, contact York Hospital Community Relations at (207) 351-2385 or info@yorkhospital.com, or visit the York Hospital website at yorkhospital.com.