For 40 years, ladies in pink — and men in red — have been volunteering at Statesboro’s local hospital, doing their parts to make the lives of patients and employees just a little brighter.Thursday, the Auxiliary of East Georgia Regional Medical Center celebrated its 40th anniversary with a reception in Lily’s Courtyard Café, the hospital’s cafeteria.Auxiliary president Brenda Steadman recognized long-time volunteers, and announced a $400 donation to a scholarship fund that helps medical students with expenses. The Auxiliary gives an annual donation of $100 to the scholarship, but increased the amount this year in honor of the milestone as well as in memory of the late Newelle Anderson, the first director of volunteer services and founder of the Auxiliary.“We appreciate our mother’s hard work and dedication to the auxiliary, and appreciate the $400 scholarship donation (in her name,)” said Randy Anderson, who along with his sister Dale Deal attended the reception in their mother’s honor.The Auxiliary was formed on Jan. 11, 1971, at Bulloch Memorial Hospital, which later became East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Steadman welcomed visitors and volunteers, who were awarded 40-year pins.