Gratitude Program
A Charitable Way to Say “Thank You”
Maybe you’re grateful for the compassionate smile from the nurse who took care of you during chemotherapy treatment. Or perhaps you’re thankful for the skilled hands of the neurosurgeon who removed the blockage that caused a stroke. Or maybe you were reassured by the security officer who gave you directions in the hallway. Or were you comforted by a visit from a volunteer who treated you like an old friend?
Simple acts of kindness often mean the most, especially in times of need.
The Gratitude Program provides an opportunity for you, your family, or friends to say “thank you” by making a financial contribution to the hospital. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated. You may have noticed during your time at the hospital that it takes a lot of resources to deliver the most advanced care. From purchasing leading-edge equipment to providing continuing education for nursing and medical staff, your gift makes a difference.
Ways to give through the Gratitude Program.
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You can call the Philanthropy Department at 860.972.2322 or email us.
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Mail your gift to:
Hartford Hospital Philanthropy
80 Seymour Street
P.O. Box 5037
Hartford, CT 06102
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Gratitude Program Stories
A "Tremendous Gift"
New parents grateful for the excellent care they received decided to help our team provide the best possible experience for other families.
As they waited for their baby to arrive, the new mom and dad noticed the outdated lights the nurses were using. They asked if they could replace them. With the couple’s generous donation, Hartford Hospital upgraded the lighting in several labor and delivery rooms and in one birthing surgical suite. In making the donation, the parents said: “We were so glad to provide Hartford Hospital staff with better tools. … We are very thankful to be able to help such amazing people do such an important job.”
Nurse Manager Michelle Walsh, RN, shared the gratitude of all our Labor & Delivery providers: “Our team’s goal is always to provide the best experience for the patient. When our staff is able to provide that best care, along with having the best equipment and tools, it makes the experience better for patients and more rewarding for staff. … To have a patient give back so generously also shows the tremendous amount of care and effort our team puts into every one of our patients. It’s a tremendous gift, because it continues to give 24/7. Giving birth to babies is a 24/7 business!”
Newlyweds' Gift Celebrates Mother's Life
In lieu of favors for their guests, Joshua and Joelle Cyr decided to make a donation to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center on behalf of Joshua's mother.
Joshua and his mother, Jean, have a very special relationship. When celebrations like weddings come up, the Cyrs are reminded of how it important it is to reflect on family and be grateful for overcoming darker times. The newlyweds also made a donation to the caregivers who helped Joelle’s father, Cliff, through his journey with lymphoma.
In the letter that accompanied their gift to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, the couple wrote: “We are so thankful to the wonderful doctors, nurses, and other staff at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center who took care of Jean during her years of treatment and recovery. Today Jean is happy and healthy and breast cancer free for 12 years … Thank you for all that you do in savings people’s lives, like Jean’s.”