Dear editor:

Sequoyah Memorial Hospital and the Sequoyah Memorial Women’s Auxiliary would like to sincerely thank all those who donated to this year’s auxiliary fundraiser.

The event was a fun, Italian-themed dinner evening with entertainment provided by Larry B and emceed by Rep. Bud Smithson. Over 200 people attended the event to support the hospital and the Women’s Auxiliary. Because of your generous donations and contributions, over $25,000 was raised to go toward purchasing telemedicine equipment for the hospital.

Telemedicine is one of the fastest-growing technologies of the new millennium. The equipment purchased for Sequoyah Memorial will be used not only for stroke intervention and treatment, but also for other specialties and will provide critical medical support and access to specialists in urban areas.

It has become the most important use of compressed video technology. In addition, telemedicine has become a critical part of programs for staff training.

Special thanks to People, Inc.; Newton, O’Connor, Turner, & Ketchum; Armstrong Bank; National Bank of Sallisaw and BHC Insurance; First National Bank; Peters Agency; Blue Ribbon Auto Group; Walmart; Cherokee Nation; Sallisaw Lumber; Valley Land & Title;

And Karen’s Krafts; Arkansas Glass and Mirror; Rep. Bud Smithson; Larry B; Tolzman’s Jewelers; Now & Then Shoppe; Panera Bread; Smith Medical Supply; Malco Trio; Robert Shields; Gallivanting;

And Fullbright Auto Wash; Tractor Supply Company; The Sign Company; Lisa’s Flowers; The Greenhouse; The Flower Cottage; Doris and Buddy Spencer; Jade and Joe Obregon; Sisters Beauty Shop; Peggy Martin; Dr. Rick and Karen Robbins; Aromas; Bonneville House; Brady and Kerry Bauer; Dwight and Cherie Spencer; Kent Houck and Budo Perry; Scoufos Law Office;

And Olive Tree Gift and Antique Mall; State Farm Insurance; Jody Honeycutt; Lyn Crooks and Betty Edgmon; Patricia and Jack Welch; Liquors Etc.; Triple Crown Liquors; Jodi Lee’s Furniture; Farmer’s Furniture; Sallisaw Hardware; Sharpe’s Department Store; George Glenn/Shelter Insurance; Gem’s Pawn and Gun; Phil Green; Diane Rhodes; Jayne and John Hadley; Secret Nook; Heavenly Imaging; Brenda’s Flowers; William Orendorff;

And Ray and Betty Walker; Bob Wells Dentistry; Diagnostic Imaging; The Family Clinic; Mallory-Martin Funeral Home; Jeff and Stephanie Allred; Russell and Debbie Knoke; Ginger Glover; Agent Funeral Home; Ernie and Judy Martens; Robert and Stephanie Spencer; and MCI Diagnostic Center.

Again, your generosity is extremely appreciated. With the community’s help, Sequoyah Memorial Hospital can continue to grow to serve the needs of our patients!

HOLLY DICKSON, SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL