CMH Emergency Department receives donations of new stuffed animals for pediatric patients

• 24 July 2023

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation received donations of new Scentsy Buddy stuffed animals for pediatric patients at the Citizens Memorial Hospital Emergency Department.

CMH clinic registration support specialist Megan Romesburg and her Scentsy team hosted a Scentsy Buddy Drive for the hospital in June. The team surpassed their goal of 250 Buddies and recently delivered more than 300 donated stuffed animals, valued at over $5,000, to Citizens Memorial.

“When kids are in an emergency situation and an unfamiliar environment, these stuffed animals can help lessen their anxiety and ease their fears,” says Chad Garner, RN, director of hospital nursing operations. “The more we can make kids feel comfortable, the better we can treat them and get them back home quickly.”

Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of Citizens Memorial patients and residents and enriching the communities we serve. For more information or to donate to the CMH Foundation, visit www.citizensmemorial.com.

Photo: (front row) Chad Garner, RN, director of hospital nursing operations (left) and Michael Calhoun, CEO/executive director of CMH and CMH Foundation (right) accepted donations from Megan Romesburg (center) and her Scentsy team. The Scentsy group donated more than 300 stuffed Scentsy Buddies for pediatric patients in the CMH Emergency Department. (back row, left to right) Cheyanne Matlock, Heather White, Terri Park, Lakyn Breesawitz, Taylor Breesawitz, Amanda Burton. Not pictured is Sara Gary and Stacie McNew.