Trinity Health Celebrates 'Healthcare Heroes' At Benefit Gala

Trinity Health of New England

HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford-based healthcare provider last week celebrated the people who save lives and make people well.

Trinity Health Of New England Saturday, Oct. 19, hosted its third annual "Making Miracles Happen" fundraising gala at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The evening brought together hundreds of colleagues, clinicians, supporters, local leaders, and other guests to honor Trinity Health Of New England's "healthcare heroes" serving patients and communities throughout Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

The event included a speaking program celebrating the faith-based organization’s "ability to provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care to each individual," wrote Trinity Health.

A feature video and in-person presentation highlighted four patients who shared their journeys of survival and triumph facing lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic cancer, and a traumatic spine injury.

Each story honored the “extraordinary” team of Trinity Health Of New England providers, nurses, technicians, aides, support staff, and many more.

“We are truly blessed that we were able to gather and celebrate the miracles that happen across our hospitals and ambulatory sites. Honoring these four patients and their care teams, reminds us that our efforts and support will help transform the lives of our patients and that is beyond gratifying,” said, Timothy R. Stanton, regional vice president of philanthropy, at TrinityHealth Of New England.

All proceeds of the event will benefit Trinity Health Of New England’s five hospitals: Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs; Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Mass.; the Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital in Hartford; Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford; and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

Also benefitting are all Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group and ambulatory facilities.

Keith Kountz and Laura Hutchinson, anchors of WTNH News 8’s “Good Morning Connecticut,” served as emcees for the evening.

Entertainment for the event was provided by District 21 and guests received a keepsake photo from New England Photobooth.

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