Auxiliary
From raising awareness about our services, to planning educational and fundraising events, the Auxiliary has a positive impact on our health system and community.
From raising awareness about our services to planning educational and fundraising events, the Auxiliary positively impacts our health system and community.
Our Work
Upcoming Fundraising Events
100th Birthday Bash!
Friday, October 24, 2025
Gibbet Hill, 61 Lowell Road, Groton, MA
The Auxiliary is celebrating its centennial. Join us for an unforgettable evening to support Emerson Health. Proceeds from the fundraising event will support the emergency department’s new pediatric and adolescent Behavioral Health space as part of the Transforming Health campaign.
Tickets will be available soon!
Auxiliary Funding by the Numbers
- $65,000 raised for the Transforming Health campaign.
- $37,000 raised for our birthing center.
- $37,000 raised for pediatric care.
- $31,000 raised for staff education and retention.
- $31,000 raised for behavioral health support.
- $44,000 raised for other projects.
- $245,000 total funds raised between September 2021 and June 2024.
Upcoming Community & Educational Events
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March 18 – Auxiliary Book Review
Join the Auxiliary of Emerson Health for the 5th annual Book Review to share and discover great book recommendations. -
March 18 – Ignite Your Health: Brain Education – Parkinson’s & Stroke
Join expert therapists, a neurologist, and healthcare professionals for a webinar on stroke and Parkinson’s, exploring key signs, treatment advancements, and neurological rehabilitation. -
April 9 – The Brain & Body Connection
Join us for an empowering event on strengthening the mind-body connection for better well-being.
Save the Date!
Annual Golf Tournament
- Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson, MA
- This event, presented by the Auxiliary, has raised over $2 million since 1998 to support various patient care initiatives. Consider sponsoring the event and enjoy a day of networking and golf at Charter Oak Country Club, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course in Hudson, MA.
Concord Bookshop Window
- September 29 – October 6, 2025
- Concord, MA
- Catch a glimpse of what’s new with the Auxiliary at the local Concord Bookshop window.
Auxiliary of Emerson Health Annual Meeting
- October 2025 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Cheney Conference Room, Emerson Hospital
- Join the Auxiliary as they look back on another successful year. In addition to a warm welcome and a state-of-the-industry presentation from Christine Schuster, Emerson Health President and CEO, guest speakers include staff recipients of recent funding.
- This event is free to the community, but registration is required. More will be announced on the selected date in October.
VIP Women’s Health Event
- An evening in November focused on healthcare issues important to women.
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
- November 2025 – January 1, 2026
- Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord
- Stop by the Concord Museum and glimpse the beautifully designed Auxiliary tree during their annual event. For more information on the event, visit the Concord Museum’s website.
Tree of Lights – Illuminating Hope and Heroes Remembering Those We Love
- An open house in December. More to come on the date.
- Cheney Conference Room, Emerson Hospital
- For the past 35 years, the Auxiliary has lit the tree outside of Emerson Hospital. Donate by purchasing a Star or Light in memory or honor of someone special. New this year: a community open house, providing an opportunity for families to come and enjoy live music by local student musicians and create cards for patients at Emerson and residents of Newbury Court.
- Donations for Stars and Lights will be accepted starting October 1. Check back for more information and the online link.
Teddy Bear Stuffing Party
- A Saturday in April from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Haartz Corporation, 87 Hayward Road, Acton, MA
- Given to our pediatric patients, handcrafted teddy bears have been a signature of the Auxiliary for years. Join us for a morning of stuffing and sewing these precious bears for Emerson’s smallest patients.
- Registration is required. More details to come.
Past Events Sponsored by the Auxiliary
Auxiliary Leadership
The 2024/2025 Auxiliary of Emerson Health leadership team
Officers
President: Liza Carey
President-elect: Julie Viola
Secretary: Susan Gally
Treasurer: Diane Taubner-Randall
Past President: Karen H. McGinn
Board Members
Leslie Bergman
Elizabeth Berk
Andrea Brox
Joyce Davis
Pat Fleischauer
Denise Haartz
Jeanne Jarosz
Betty Ann Killian
Amy Leahy
Niressa Martin
Karen McCarthy
Alison Millerick
Kristen Rivard
Kate Skelly
Liza Snell
Irene Todd
Ex-Officio Members
Karl Kussin — VP of Development & Chief Philanthropy Officer, Emerson Health
Christine Schuster, RN, MBA — CEO & President, Emerson Health
Auxiliary Liaison
Amy Caggiano — Emerson Health
Contact Us
Contact the Auxiliary at 978-287-3019
Follow the Auxiliary of Emerson Health on Facebook and Instagram for updates, photos, and member news @emersonauxiliary
Volunteer with the Auxiliary
Volunteering with the Auxiliary is fulfilling and creates a sense of community and connection, allowing individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of others. The Auxiliary’s mission is to enhance the patient experience and by getting involved you’re supporting those in need and helping to keep our community healthy.