Local company fundraises for Southern Vermont Health Care
BENNINGTON - Richard Caplan, of Deerfield Valley Real Estate, met with Southwestern Vermont Health Care president and CEO Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, to present the proceeds of a fundraising event held on Saturday, March 5, at the Hermitage Club in Wilmington.
The event was sponsored by Caplan and his wife Laurie, of Deerfield Valley Real Estate; and by Richard Messina, founder, president, and CEO of The Benchmark Company, an investment banking firm based in New York City, and his wife; and Pam Brocius.
The event raised more than $18,000, which was divided between Deerfield Valley Rescue and the health system. The funds donated to the health system will be used to support the renovation and expansion of the emergency department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.