THE ROBERT PACKER AUXILIARY CONSISTS OF ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PROJECTS. THE PROJECTS INCLUDE SUPPORTING THE HOUSE OF HOPE, LIFELINE, AND GUTHRIE HOSPICE; MANAGING THE TREE FOR LIFE PROJECT, MAKING HEART PILLOWS FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THE DEB NOLES SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING STUDENTS. THE AUXILIARY RAISES MONEY THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ENDEAVORS INCLUDING HOSTING BOOK SALES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP. THE AUXILIARY HAS ASSISTED IN MANAGING AND STAFFING THE GIFT SHOP FOR OVER 30 YEARS. THE PROCEEDS FROM SALES BENEFIT AUXILIARY CAUSES AND THE DEB NOLES SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING STUDENTS.