A new look for Women's Association for Morristown Medical Center

WOMEN'S ASSOCATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER

INTRODUCES A NEW LOOK FOR THE OLDEST

FUNDRAISING ORGANZATION IN THE COUNTRY

Morristown, NJ July 25, 2016 - Introducing a new image for one of the oldest

professional fundraising organizations in the country, the Women's Association for Morristown

Medical Center (WAMMC) in Morristown, New Jersey.

Our new logo, created by the talented team from St. Jacques Marketing, is a bold,

energizing and contemporary image of WAMMC today at almost 125 years old. "We were

proud to be asked to support and reimagine the brand for an amazing organization right here in

our own backyard. To put our mark on an all volunteer organization that is 100% responsible for

the founding of t he hospital is a true honor," stated Philip St. Jacques, President of their agency.

Founded in March 1893 by Myra Brookfield, she was the leading force in developing a

medical center for the community, officially being named, the Women's Association of

Morristown Medical (WAMMC).

Today, WAMMC continues as one of the largest contributors to the Foundation for

Morristown Medical Center, raising more than $25 million since 1985, which has enabled the

medical center to expand services to the community at large. Supporting the growth of the

needs of the Carol Simon Cancer Center, the Goryeb Children's Hospital, Gagnon Cardiac

Center, Emergency Rooms, Chamber of Wellness, Behavioral Health and more, have all

benefited from the fundraising efforts of the commitment and passion of the WAMMC

organization.

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WAMMC also operates several free-standing revenue-producing entities, including the

hospital's gift shops, the Bargain Box Thrift Boutique and a percentage of the proceeds from

Starbucks and Apple A Day outlets located within the medical center.

Additionally, WAMMC supports a nursing scholarship program, Chapel Flowers,

Babies Alumni, Pet Therapy and other entities that require additional funding for the needs of

hospital community.

There have been hundreds of members and volunteers over the years, who have

contributed their time, talents and services in support of the hospital through our fundraising

efforts, notably our signature Mansion in May, held every two years. Other fundraising events

have been Market in May, Honey Brunch, Garden State of Mind Farm to Table Celebrity Chef

Dinner and Secret Garden Tour and many other events, large and small, all to benefit the

Morristown Medical Center and community.

WAMMC is a professional group of mostly women, comprised of a Board with

45 members, an Executive Committee of 9 members and 23 Committees. Additionally,

a group know as the Twigs, a branch of WAMMC that serves 8 various communities

throughout several of the Northern New Jersey counties of Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon and

Warren.

Currently, WAMMC has over 700 members and during Mansion in May years,

membership and volunteers number over 1500 people dedicated to the goals of raising funds

for the medical facility and the community.

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“The WAMMC organization and its fundraising efforts have grown significantly

since it was founded in 1893 and we felt it was important that our identity reflect this growth,”

said Mary Courtemanche, President, Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.

“This new image represents WAMMC as the strong, professional organization that it has be

come, totally reliant on the commitment and dedication of the hundreds of volunteers who

contribute their time, talents and services in support of Morristown Medical Center.”

And, the excitement is building, as very shortly, we will be announcing another

prestigious property that will be the site of the 18th Women's Association for Morristown Medical

Center Mansion in May 2017. It is truly one of the most gorgeous estates in our area that will be

transformed into a spectacular designer showhouse for touring by thousands of visitors to

raise funds for Morristown Medical Center.

To learn more about WAMMC, please visit our new state-of-the art website at

wammc.org to find out all about our great organization, how you can join us or volunteer

at any of our events.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:

WAMMC Publicity & Marketing Co-Chairs

publicity@wammc.org

Kathy Hobbs - 973 454-6335

Barbara Gallo, Brittany Lusardi

http://www.wammc.org/