Once again, the Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) Auxiliary has helped brighten the school year for local students through its annual Operation Sock-It-To-Me project. For the past two months, BCMH employees and community members donated new socks for students in grades K–12, and volunteers have now collected, sorted, and prepared them for distribution to area schools.
School counselors will ensure the socks reach the children who need them most, providing a small but meaningful boost to their comfort and confidence throughout the school year.
Special recognition goes to Lora Padley, who leads Operation Sock-It-To-Me each year. Coordinating collections, sorting donations, and organizing delivery takes dedication and energy, and Lora ensures the project runs smoothly from start to finish.
BCMH thanks the community and employees for their generosity. Through Operation Sock-It-To-Me, children in local schools will start the year with one less worry and one more pair of warm, comfortable socks.
About Bates County Memorial Hospital AuxiliaryThe BCMH Auxiliary supports the hospital and community through volunteer efforts and special projects like Operation Sock-It-To-Me. Auxiliary members dedicate their time and talents to improve the health and well-being of our community. For more information about volunteering, call Human Resources at 660-200-7045.
