The Coriell Auxiliary was born in September, 1963, when fourteen women met to form the Suburban Auxiliary to the South Jersey Medical Research Foundation (now Coriell Institute for Medical Research). They had been invited to organize by Lewis L. Coriell, M.D., Ph.D., founder of the research facility to help wage the war against cancer. Armed with determination and imagination, the group began raising money for cancer research and publicizing the Institute's scientific work, much of which targeted various cancers.
Surviving founders Kitty Middleton and Gerda Ballinger live in Medford Lakes and Mount Laurel, NJ, respectively. Through the years, their organization has grown to several dozen members from Southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania, many of whom serve as Coriell scientists and staff.
Projects are designed to inform South Jersey residents of the Institute's contributions to scientific discoveries and to create and produce fundraisers to benefit the Institute's research on molecular genetics, cancer, diseases of the aged and infectious diseases. Coriell Auxilians stand among the most visible, tireless volunteers at Institute-sponsored events.
The Coriell Auxiliary's vibrant year-round activities coalesce a wide range of individuals, corporations, and other agencies in support of the Institute. The most outstanding, the annual Coriell Auxiliary Golf Classic, was created by President Doris Barlow of Moorestown, NJ. President Barlow brainstormed such successful Auxiliary "classics" as a Spring Frolic, an Attic Treasure Sale, and Plant Sale.
Coriell Auxiliary Activities
Annual Golf Classic - This event is held annually on the Columbus Day holiday at the Laurel Creek Country Club in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Foursomes of golfers enjoy a full day of golfing (with a Scramble Format). The Shotgun Start begins at 11:00 am preceeded by a golf clinic. The golf activities are followed by cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Wine Appreciation and Gourmet Dinner - Our special evening affair is wonderfully entertaining as well as educational. Guests enjoy an evening of various wines paired perfectly with an excellent gourmet meal. This event is also held at the Laurel Creek Country Club in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. To keep the evening's memories going throughout the year, specially prepared gifts are raffled off.
Membership in the Coriell Auxiliary is open to all who are interested. For more information, or to purchase event tickets, contact the Coriell Auxiliary through our email address
The Coriell Auxiliary was born in September, 1963, when fourteen women met to form the Suburban Auxiliary to the South Jersey Medical Research Foundation (now Coriell Institute for Medical Research). They had been invited to organize by