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Dorset Equine Rescue
Photography by George Forbes The elegant atmosphere of the Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant didn’t stop supporters of the Dorset Equine Rescue from horsing around during their annual “Boots and Baskets” fundraiser, held on February 15. The event, which supported the organization’s efforts to re-home and rehabilitate abused or neglected horses, brought out dozens of donors for an evening of live music, delectable appetizers, […]
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The Jingle Bell
The first weekend of December means The Jingle Bell, a signature charity event for Southwestern Vermont Health Care. Two hundred attendees, dressed in their finest holiday attire, gathered at the beautifully decorated Hermitage Club in Wilmington. The evening was filled with excitement, including a diamond-earring raffle, festive cocktails, a delectable dinner, a thrilling live auction featuring items such as a trip to Cabo San Lucas and tickets to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, and dancing to the New York Players. The Putnam Challenge, a call to emulate the generosity of hospital founder Henry W. Putnam, raised more than $100,000…
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Barnyard Ball
The 4th annual Barnyard Ball fundraiser benefitting the Dorset Equine Rescue was held at the Inn at Manchester on July 9, a spectacular Sunday evening. John and Kimet Hand were the honorary Barnyard Ball chairs and Clark Comollo was the determined live auctioneer…
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The Jingle Bell
One of the most anticipated events of the winter season came in early December to Equinox Resort in Manchester and brought with it a memorable night of dinner and dancing all for a good cause. In support of Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s Putnam Challenge initiative, the evening welcomed attendees throughout the area and included a […]
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SVMC Harvest Ball
On a warm and beautiful late-summer evening, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center hosted its 7th annual Harvest Ball at the 1768 Hubbell Homestead at Colgate Park in Bennington. This year, the Vision Award recipients were William Ketterer, MD, Health Care Leadership honoree, and Brian Knight received the award for Distinguished Community Service. The gala featured dining, […]
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Barnyard Ball Benefits Dorset Equine Rescue
Bull riding, a great country music band, BBQ ribs, and pulled pork and beans — Dorset Equine Rescue had all the ingredients just right at its successful 3rd annual Barnyard Ball fundraising event. Held on July 10 at the Inn at Manchester’s huge Celebration Barn, guests ditched their golf shirts and khakis for western […]
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24 Hours of Stratton
Sunny, cold days and crisp starlit nights were just what was needed for this year’s 24 Hours of Stratton. This fundraising event celebrated its 4th anniversary March 19-20 as more than 500 skiers and riders of all ages and ability levels took over Stratton Mountain for 24 hours. Participants skied all day and rode all […]