Ambassador Challenge Raises Over $130,000 for Evangelical Community Hospital

Evangelical Community Hospital recently held its third annual Ambassador Challenge. The challenge, which ran throughout May, raised $131,360 to support the Evangelical Care Fund.

The Evangelical Care Fund provides a foundation of financial support for Community Health and Wellness screenings, events, and education; Mobile Health of Evangelical; Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS), the Hospital’s paramedic and EMT response; The Family Place, the Hospital’s obstetrics unit; Hospice of Evangelical, end-of-life care; and more.

The 2024 Ambassador Challenge was made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Bucknell University, Griffith Development, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, Mifflinburg Bank & Trust, Remmey – The Pallet Company, and Weis Markets, as well as many other businesses and organizations.

The Ambassador Challenge featured community representatives promoting the Hospital’s mission and encouraging charitable giving as ambassadors for the Hospital. Chris Coup, The Coup Agency; Gwen Edwards, PsyD, Evangelical Community Hospital; and Andy Long, W&L Auto Group were the ambassadors for the 2024 campaign.

Collectively, the three ambassadors raised $63,355 with Dr. Edwards being named Ambassador of the Year for raising $24,974. Each ambassador was presented a crystal award by Kendra Aucker, President and CEO, at a celebration appreciation event.

“Our ambassadors are the keys to the success of this effort,” said Donna Schuck, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy and Donor Relations. “All three ambassadors rose to the challenge raising funds, as well as raising awareness surrounding the importance of supporting the Hospital so neighbors and friends can take advantage of the healthcare opportunities it offers.”

In addition to monies raised by the ambassadors, an online auction, which was open to anyone with interest, brought in over $8,000.

“Our Ambassador Challenge is made possible by the behind-scenes-work of the committee members,” said Schuck. “They bring to the table enthusiasm and creativity to make the challenge a success all with the singular goal of raising the funds needed to bring accessible healthcare to our communities.”

The Ambassador Challenge committee included community volunteers: Eustacia Muir, Chair; Stacey Napoli, Co-Chair; Chad Evans; and Kristen Moyer. In addition to Schuck, Evangelical Community Hospital Philanthropy and Donor Relations staff on the committee included Drew Kauffman, Communications Manager and Donor Relations and Krista Stephens, Annual Giving Coordinator.

For more information on events like the Ambassador Challenge, or to support Evangelical Community Hospital, contact Philanthropy and Donor Relations at [email protected] or call 570-522-2685.