Deadline Approaches for Special Wishes Requests

Each year, the Hospitals Auxiliary of UCSF Medical Center asks for help in identifying projects or "special wishes" that help patients and their families at the Parnassus campus. The Auxiliary seeks applications for special wishes to be funded for purchase in the next fiscal year 2006-07. Applications are due Friday, March 31. The multi-level review and approval process includes the Hospitals Auxiliary staff, Medical Center Administration, the Special Wishes Committee and final approval by the Board of Directors. Special wishes are amenities that provide convenience, comfort, or diversion from physical and emotional distress. Examples include toys, books, teddy bears for children before surgical procedures, coffee in waiting rooms, positioning aids, sleep chairs, electronic audio and visual aids. Departments will be informed of the decision by the last week of May. Funds will be available on July 1 and must be spent by June 2007. Requests may be submitted by email, fax: 415/ 353-8567, or campus mail to Hospitals Auxiliary, Box 0208. For more information, contact the Auxiliary Office at 415/353-1366.