RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital and Rumford Hospital Auxiliary volunteers were honored during National Volunteer Week with a luncheon and volunteer pins. Volunteers work in oncology, medical records and diabetes education, as patient visitors and lobby hosts, and as Caring Stitchers, who create Comfort Cover lap robes for all inpatients.

In his remarks to the luncheon gathering, CEO David Frum singled out Barbara Belanger who not only, as president of the auxiliary, works on every fundraising project, but also represents the hospital on the board of the Chamber of Commerce. She is also a patient visitor and serves on the hospital’s Board and Development Committee.

Frum also noted that Martha Hanington, who is also an auxiliary member, has made 53 Comfort Covers over the last year. Nancy Norris, Yvonne Hemingway, Barbara Sylvester and Effie Waite have all contributed more than 30 Comfort Covers each. Pat Hopkins, who volunteers in medical records, has given more than 200 hours this year.

Each volunteer recognized was awarded a Rumford Hospital volunteer pin and enjoyed a lunch catered by The Good Food Store.