One West Virginia organization’s holiday tradition has continued to spread seasonal cheer with its yearly gift to WVU Medicine Children’s. Mountain Loggers Group, Inc., donated more than $212,723, a holiday tree, and toys that will support patients and families receiving treatment at the hospital.
Members of the Mountain Loggers Group joined WVU Medicine Children’s for a check presentation and toy delivery outside the hospital prior to the hospital’s annual “Holiday Lights & Good Nights” tree lighting on Dec. 4.
The Mountain Loggers Group raises funds through its annual Log-A-Load for Kids auction held in Elkins. This year’s gift sets another record for the group’s single largest contribution.
“The Mountain Loggers family is such an important part of our family here at WVU Medicine Children’s,” Amy L. Bush, B.S.N., M.B.A., R.N., C.N.O.R., chief administrative officer for WVU Medicine Children’s, said. “We are so appreciative of their continued support of our mission to create healthier futures for our kids. Their gift is extra special at this time of year because of the holiday tree that will bring a smile to the faces of so many of our kids.”
This year the donation will support the continued growth and impact WVU Medicine Children’s has on patients and their families across the region.
“We are thankful for the generosity we see within the logging industry and the community who supports our events,” Danny Sines, president of the Mountain Loggers Group, said. “It’s such a proud tradition for us to be able to give back to WVU Medicine Children’s. We enjoy being able to help them make a difference in the lives of so many kids and their families.”
The holiday tree donation is a tradition that began with the opening of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in 2022.
This year’s tree is a 33-foot-tall Douglas fir tree that was donated by Mark Sturgill of Sturgill Tree Farms in Pocahontas County. The Mountain Loggers Group also decorated the tree with about 4,000 lights.
Sines wishes to thank J&L Trucking for delivering the tree, JR Gordon and The Welding Rod who provided crane services to lift the tree into position, and RDR Energy Services for the oversized presents that hold the tree in place all season.
The Mountain Loggers Group includes about 50 members spanning three states – West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Since the mid-1990s, its members have contributed more than $2.6 million to benefit WVU Medicine Children’s.
The Mountain Loggers’ gifts are made through the WVU Foundation, the nonprofit organization that receives and administers private donations on behalf of the University and its affiliated entities.