2007 VNS Clambake Sets Fundraising Records
BRIDGEPORT—It was a record-setting evening June 13 when
Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut held its sixth annual Clambake
fundraiser at the Milford Yacht Club. New standards were for paid
attendees, number of donations and total net proceeds. Former Fairfield
First Selectman Jackie Durrell served as Honorary Chair, while UBS
was the Presenting Sponsor.
VNS of Connecticut Development Director Brinda Pola reported that
124 area individuals attended the event, taking a chance on 18 raffle
prizes and 20 silent auction items to raise $23,800 in net proceeds
for VNS’s Hospice at Home™ and Medically Underserved
programs. The Clambake also featured cocktails, lobster, steak or
salmon dinners and a great deal of camaraderie.
“We are very thankful for all the support we received to
make this year’s event an astounding Success,” said
Karen Mercer of Trumbull, the Clambake’s Chair. “The
generosity of our business and Community friends will greatly benefit
patients and families served by two very important VNS programs.”
VNS of Connecticut is one of the state’s largest home health
care providers, serving residents of Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield
counties. The agency has offices in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Trumbull,
Oxford and Torrington. It is a private, non-profit organization
which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2009.
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