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 Rome
Twigs – Nearly a Century of Giving
Twig
members volunteer in the snack bar, visit patients,
collect fees for television and phone service and
coordinate other fund-raisers to help buy equipment for
Rome Memorial Hospital. Some of the fund-raisers
include the annual Tree of Lights, selling poinsettias
and hosting an annual jewelry sale.
The
Rome Twigs came into being in 1907 when Millicent
Hazelton introduced the idea of a “sewing circle” to
make items to raise money for the hospital. They also
sewed hospital supplies. In its first year, the Twigs
were able to give the hospital $77.45 from its first
sale held in Mrs. Hazelton’s home.
The
parent stem of the Rome Twigs was the Oak Twig. Only
one Twig group that sprouted from the original
organization remains today—the Spruce Twig. However,
there are 23 other Twig branches that join the Spruce
Twig in their philanthropic mission.
Today, there isn’t a floor in the hospital that has not
benefited from the generosity of the Rome Twigs. The
Twigs’ 96-year history of giving totals nearly $2.3
million in modern equipment, renovations and community
programs. Nearly a $1 million of that total was
contributed in just the last 10 years.
From
its early beginnings in 1907, the Rome Twigs
organization has devoted countless hours and tireless
energy in unwavering support of the hospital. The
Twigs’ dedication and commitment has significantly
enhanced the hospital’s ability to provide quality
health care services to Rome and the surrounding area.
We
appreciate the volunteers who continue this long
tradition of dedicated service in support of the
hospital and its mission. We are grateful for their
gifts of time and energy. Their continued fund-raising
efforts will help us ensure that this community has a
quality modern facility, capable of meeting the
healthcare needs of our patients.
If
you are interested in becoming a member of the Rome Twig
organization, please contact Twig President Maureen Nash
at 315-337-6655.
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