Provided/Auxiliary Chairman Brenda Martello, left, and Past Chairman Heidi Angelastro, right, present Shore President & CEO Ron Johnson, second from left, and CFO/CDO David Hughes with a check.

SOMERS POINT – The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center leadership recently presented Shore President and CEO Ron Johnson and CFO/CDO David Hughes with a check for $430,000 representing the auxiliary’s fundraising efforts during 2018.

The auxiliary also inducted seven members to its Executive Board, welcoming Brenda Martello as the chairwoman; Heidi Angelastro, past chairwoman; Gloria McDermott, vice-chairwoman; Delores Dengler Vitas, treasurer; Debbie Miller, recording secretary; Lynn Brock, corresponding secretary; and Peggy Doyle, membership chairwoman. Additionally, 27 members were recognized for their years of service, ranging from five to 35 years.

Newly appointed executive board members, from left, Debbie Miller, recording secretary; Delores Dengler Vitas, Treasurer; Gloria McDermott, vice-chairwoman; Lynn Brock, corresponding secretary; Brenda Martello, chairwoman; Heidi Angelastro, past chairwoman and Peggy Doyle, membership chairwoman.

The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center is Shore’s original fundraising organization made up of dedicated volunteers who work throughout the year on initiatives that include the hospital gift shop, thrift shops, golf tournaments and other community events. Since the auxiliary’s inception in 1940, it has donated more than $15 million to Shore Medical Center.


Nanette LoBiondo Galloway

Award winning journalist covering news, events and people of Atlantic County for more than 20 years.