If you've

been in Fayette Community Hospital, you've probably seen

them and didn't even realize it.

They are

the Fayette Community Hospital Auxiliary, and with 282

current members they are one of the largest active

auxiliary organizations in Georgia. They help out in

almost every way imaginable, providing assistance in

areas such as the emergency room, the intensive care

unit, administration, the gift shop and the fitness

center.

On top of

all the help they offer in the hospital, they also

coordinate blood drives, fund-raisers and decorating the

hospital during the holidays. They are always present to

brighten a patient's day. They can be seen delivering

flowers and comforting family members. The auxiliary

recently won the 1998 American Red Cross Blood Drive

Award for the largest participation from a community

hospital in the Southeast District.

"The

auxiliary is a critical stone in our hospital's strong

foundation," said Darrell Cutts, Fayette Community

Hospital CEO. "From organizing fund-raisers to

helping patients to their treatment rooms, these people

are an indispensable part of our organization, and we

greatly appreciate all they do for us."

It is easy

for anyone to get involved with the auxiliary. There are

two types of volunteers: active and associate. Active

volunteers contribute $25 a year and pledge to give their

time for a minimum of 70 hours a year or 50 hours during

evenings and weekends.

Associate

members are those who have the opportunity to enjoy all

auxiliary-sponsored events, from community fund-raisers

to the annual holiday luncheon, have no required number

of volunteer hours and make an annual contribution of

$75.

Men and

women of all ages are encouraged to join. For information

or to join stop by the hospital and fill out an

application, or phone the auxiliary office at

770-719-7098.