FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2010

CONTACT: M. “Peggy” Salisbury 908-771-5730;
Norma T. Sheld 908-771-5815

Runnells Specialized Hospital Volunteers Guild Vendor Sales For 2010

The Volunteers Guild of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County will sponsor vendor sales throughout 2010. The sales will feature items ranging from handbags, sheets and towels to jewelry, fragrances and cellular items. All sales are held in the facility’s multi-purpose room, unless noted otherwise below. RUNNELLS is located at 40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights. Most sales are held on Thursdays (except the three Friday sales noted below), from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are handicapped accessible.

The upcoming vendor sales are:

The public is welcome to attend RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital vendor sales. A percentage of all purchases made at these sales is credited to the Volunteers Guild. Funds raised are used to enrich the lives of residents and patients by obtaining items that may include prizes for bingo games and paying for entertainment. The Guild, which makes vendor sales possible, also sponsors a holiday party/gift distribution in cooperation with the Berkeley Heights Lions Club.

“This is a perfect way for people to get items from fragrances and jewelry to toys and handbags while supporting the residents and patients at RUNNELLS SpecializedHospital,” said Union County Freeholder Mohamed S. Jalloh, Freeholder liaison to RUNNELLS SpecializedHospital.

The Volunteers Guild and the Office of Volunteer Services of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital are always interested in recruiting volunteers, both adult and junior (age 14 and up). Flexible hours and a variety of opportunities exist with resident contact as well as performing other tasks. Anyone who would like further information about volunteering or the above listed events should call the Office of Volunteer Services at 908-771-5847.