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Giving
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volunteers with an interest in giving their time, talent and uniqueness to make a positive impact
Story by dalondo Moultrie | photos by victoria gaytan
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bout 60 years ago, about 60 women started an organization that has changed a little over the years, but still today continues a mission of supporting staff, employees, visitors and more at the local hospital. Through the years, the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers continue to give to and help improve Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, said Teresa Grimm, GRMC Volunteers CEO. “In October of 1961, 59 community-minded women chartered the Guadalupe Valley Women’s Auxiliary,” she said. “It’s known today as the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers.” The group has a purpose of promot18 SEGUIN ~ GUADALUPE COUNTY LIVING
ing and advancing the welfare of the hospital by serving its patients and the community at large, Grimm said. It’s currently made up of a group of people who want to do good and give back to their community. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers is an amazing group of folks, said Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation CEO Elaine Bennett. “Their kindness is another reflection of the culture we have here because they care about the patients that come in for services and they want to make sure they direct you in the right place,” she said. “They’re just an amazing extension of our hospital.” After the Guadalupe Valley
