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A Note from the Foundation
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT
HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS
There’s really no other way to start this letter than to acknowledge that we live
DEERFIELD VALLEY REGIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
During an uncertain time, when many of us were concerned about the health
Crista H. Gannon
Chair
and safety of our loved ones, the security of our jobs, and dealing with ever-
Chad Bullock
Charles La Fiura
Marvin S. Neuman
Arlene B. Palmiter
Kristen Wallace
Mark Wallace
Mark Williams
NEW YORK REGIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
Amanda Haar
Co-Chair
Greg Laurin
Co-Chair
Rob Allen
Patrick Dailey
James Martinez
Jan S. McGuire
James E. Monahan
Sarah K. Valentine
Amy Wood
NORTHERN BERKSHIRE REGIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
Joan Zegras
Chair
Wit McKay
Vice Chair
Robin Dufour
Leslie S. Morgenthal
Jane Patton
Katie Hazlett
Schmidt
Victoria Tanner
Saltzman
Christopher Ams
Constance Blatchford
Andrew Cherna
Julie Citron
Perez C. Ehrich
changing protocols and threats tied to COVID, the fact that so many of you
Thanks to
you, our
incredible
donors, this
was one of
the most
successful
years in the
Foundation’s
history.
made time to think about SVHC is truly remarkable and humbling.
Thanks to you, our incredible donors, this was one of the most successful
years in the Foundation’s history.
Beginning with the Grateful Bennington Fund, championed by Michael
McKenna and David Newell, community members of all ages and walks
of life rallied together to raise an astounding $600,000 in six weeks. It’s
clear the community values this cherished property and sees the potential
for it as clearly as we do. Honestly, the outpouring of support was simply
unprecedented.
We also made tremendous strides towards our VISION 2020 campaign, which
NORTHSHIRE REGIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
Keith Michl, MD
Chair
in an amazing community.
Fredricka V. Kimball
Nancy Kimball
Robert G. McCafferty
Caren McVicker
Carol Patterson
Barbara W. Powers
Alan N. Wiegand
List is current as of 2021
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will serve to transform and elevate how care is delivered and received at SVHC.
A momentous groundbreaking for the new Kendall Emergency Department
served to inspire even more support, and helped ensure our unbelievably
dedicated staff will have facilities and resources needed to continue providing
the highest level of care to our community.