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.
Membership is open to all interested.
The Friends of Coriell, one of several dedicated volunteer groups in support of the Institute, was the brainchild of founder Sally Harral, a Coriell Trustee and member of the Coriell Auxiliary. She was elected the Friends' first president. Trustee Harral also helped establish a Celebrity Luncheon benefit. As such, the Delaware Valley-wide event featured such prominent figures as David and Julie Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight David Eisenhower and daughter of former President Richard Nixon, respectively. Through the last decade, the Friends have increased membership to some 40 members from South Jersey, Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania suburbs, representing numerous professional and volunteer fields.