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Islip Resident Donates Artwork to Good Samaritan's Pediatric Unit

Volunteer Shirley Eccelston donated a one-of-a-kind wall hanging to lift patients' spirits.

Islip resident and volunteer Shirley Eccelston recently donated a handmade wall hanging for the children in ’s Pediatric Unit.

The one-of-a-kind needlepoint piece is designed to provide cheer and lift the spirits of patients being treated at Good Sam, which offers a network of pediatric subspecialites.

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