Area residents should watch for an invitation in the mail to participate in this year's Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary Hearts and Hands Campaign, underway this month, according to Marty Lemley, auxiliary president.

"Last year through everyone's generous support the campaign and Auxiliary fundraisers enabled us to donate $15,000 for the surgery-emergency room expansion," said Lemley.

The Auxiliary has pledged $75,000 for a five-year period toward this project. The current drive seeks monetary donations to assist in this project.

Lemley said that donations may be made on behalf of, or in memory, in honor or in recognition of a loved one. Donations received now through May 31 will be displayed with the donor's name, at the hospital until July 4.

A donation form is an attachment at the bottom of this story. It provides all the information needed. Persons wanting additional information may contact 419-369-2302 or 419-369-2326.