For Immediate Release

For more information, contact:
Debra Brase, 507-977-2330

Public invited to Pizza Ranch fundraiser for Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary

OWATONNA, Minn. 03/11/2010--The Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a fundraiser at the Owatonna Pizza Ranch, 142 W. Broadway Street, Monday, March 22 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Since 1957, the Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary has been raising funds for unbudgeted hospital items, such as extra-wide wheelchairs, special eye surgery carts and pediatric resuscitation carts. In addition, they provide scholarships for students in nursing and health-related fields.

To help the Auxiliary support additional needs for the hospital, such as car seats for families in need, stop down at the Pizza Ranch or order take-out during this special fundraiser. Ten percent of the sales and 100 percent of the tips will be donated to the Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary.

For more information about this or other volunteer opportunities with the Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary, go to Volunteer Opportunities or call 507-977-2778.

About Owatonna Hospital

Part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, Owatonna Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital committed to providing exceptional care and improving the health of the communities it serves in and around Steele County. Owatonna Hospital provides a full range of health care services including a birth center, emergency care, surgery and rehabilitation. Allina has built a replacement hospital in Owatonna, off Interstate 35.