In her memory: T.R. Shelby makes large donation to SMH

T.R. Shelby has given auction proceeds as a matching gift to Sheridan Memorial Hospital in loving memory of his wife, Emily Stone Shelby.

According to a release, Shelby recently returned to live in Sheridan and reached out to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation regarding a memorial gift for his wife, Emily, who died in November 2020. 

According to the Foundation, Shelby wanted to give to the community by donating the proceeds of several personal auctions to the Welch Cancer Center and the hospital’s Transitional Care Unit, set to open in 2022.

In addition, Shelby also set up a special memorial with the proceeds from several local auctions to ensure Emily’s priceless treasures could stay here in Sheridan, and Shelby is grateful to those in Sheridan who bought many of the items. 

As part of the auction, an amazing collection of ancient Chinese furniture and wooden sculptures were purchased and donated directly to The Foundation for display in the hospital.

As a proud supporter of Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Shelby realizes the importance and value of having excellent healthcare close to home. The proceeds of the auctions, along with an additional gift from Shelby, total $100,000. 

In a release, The Foundation stated they are grateful for this generous gift and the heartfelt way that Shelby reached out to make a difference in something he believes is crucial – support for rural healthcare. 

As a matching gift, all donations to the Welch Cancer Center will be matched dollar for dollar until the goal is reached. Questions may be directed to The Foundation by calling 307-673-2417.