ABILENE -- Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser. 

Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Nov. 20. A total of $229 was raised from the Jeans Day. 

MHS departments could also participate in a Fall Centerpiece contest. Employees voted on their favorite centerpiece by making a monetary donation. There were a total of nine entries, which raised an additional $89. The winning department was Patient Financial Services. A total donation of $318 was presented to Village Manor residents for activities. The Jeans Day and Fall Centerpiece contest were organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606965598567.jpeg" alt="Pictured from left are Norman Helmke, Village Manor resident, and Ashley Hernandez, EOC committee member. Photo courtesy MHS" />
 <figcaption>Pictured from left are Norman Helmke, Village Manor resident, and Ashley Hernandez, EOC committee member. Photo courtesy MHS</figcaption>
 </figure>ABILENE -- Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Nov. 20. A total of $229 was raised from the Jeans Day. MHS departments could also participate in a Fall Centerpiece contest. Employees voted on their favorite centerpiece by making a monetary donation. There were a total of nine entries, which raised an additional $89. The winning department was Patient Financial Services. A total donation of $318 was presented to Village Manor residents for activities. The Jeans Day and Fall Centerpiece contest were organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

MHS employees donate to Village Manor residents