Donor Stories

DeColfmackers donate $25,000

Once inside their Dover home, you might guess, correctly, from their collections of paintings and photos the DeColfmackers love the sea, the Seacoast and all things family. Their cushiony white sofas have miraculously survived visits from their five grandchildren and warmly welcomed guests to stay a while. Smiles are easy and often as Bob and Tricia DeColfmacker reminisced about their Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) connections and why they donated $25,000 to name a conference room in the Hospital’s new Garrison Wing. read more

Hannaford donates $250,000

In 2011, the Hannaford Charitable Foundation awarded Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) the largest private gift in the history of the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation. Hannaford’s gift of $250,000 over five years supports the multi-level nursery in the new WDH Women & Children’s Center opening in early 2013. In honor of this significant gift, the nursery will be named the Hannaford Special Care Nursery at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
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Measured Progress donates $250,000

On a recent clear and chilly afternoon Medical Librarian Karen Lambert welcomed Patricia Ross, Corporate Communications Manager of Measured Progress, to tour the new Health Resource Library in the recently opened Garrison Wing at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Measured Progress, an industry leader in the development of customized, K- High School student assessments headquartered in Dover, NH, contributed $50,000 to support the new Library and underscore the value of learning and education for the community. read more

Stevens donate $10,500

In his donation letter in support of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Seacoast Cancer Center, Jim Stevens recalled the courage and positive attitude his mother Ruth brought to her battle with breast cancer. He said, “Ruth lived six years longer than expected because of the staff’s ability (at a Virginia hospital) to build a positive patient attitude and encourage my mom to fight this dreaded disease.”

In recognition of the value of his mother’s caregivers, Stevens’ donation of $10,500 will support the Nurse Navigator Program at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital to help patients deal with the unknowns and intricacies of living with cancer. He dad also passed away from cancer seven years after his mom. read more

Garveys donate $20,000

Rye residents Helen and Neil Garvey donated $20,000 to name the Pediatric Exam Room in the new Women & Children’s Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for many reasons, one is 27 years old. Their daughter Erin was born at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in 1985. Dad Neil beams with pride talking about his daughter and the exceptional care she received.

"We still talk about one of the nurses that took great care of us when our daughter was born," Garvey said. "We both think young people need every advantage and we wanted to name something to benefit young families. I’ve had a great career and Helen and I feel strongly about giving back to the community." read more

Roger Dionne donates $25,000

For over 25 years, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Floor Care Specialist Roger Dionne has worked in Environmental Services taking care of conference rooms and auditoriums. His pride in the Hospital and the Hospital's support of the community were the reasons he cited for his generous donation of $25,000 in 2011 to name one of the conference rooms in the new building.

"I've worked quite a few years taking care of these rooms," Dionne said. "I know the money is going to a good cause. I know the Hospital gives back to everybody in the community. It's just something I wanted to do." read more