Pottstown Hospital employees donate more than $20K in 2018

for a Cause” sticker that allows them wear jeans and Pottstown Hospital spirit wear on Fridays. At the end of the month, the total collected that month is calculated and a check is sent to the designated charity on behalf of the hospital employees.

“I am continually amazed by the generosity of Pottstown Hospital’s employees,” Rich Newell, Pottstown Hospital president and CEO, said in a press release. “Whether it is supporting ‘Casual for a Cause,’ volunteering in the Pottstown community, serving on boards of local organizations and collecting shoes for “In Ian’s Boots,” among many other service opportunities, Pottstown Hospital’s employees are engaged in the community and enjoy helping to make a difference.”

Organizations supported in 2018, according to the release, include the Pottstown Library, TriCounty Active Adult Center, Foundation for Pottstown Education, Amazing Raise and Boyertown Multi-Service. Health-related organizations supported by Pottstown Hospital — Tower Health “Casual for a Cause” include The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women, Gift of Life, National Stroke Association and The American Cancer Society’s Real

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DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO Employees at Pottstown Hospital — Tower Health, donated more than $20,000 in 2018 to charities that serve children and families.