Help bring a new linear accelerator to the Medical Center
Cheshire Health Foundation, together with our generous community, supports Cheshire Medical Center’s health and wellness mission. We currently need your help to raise $400,000 toward the purchase of a new, state-of-the-art linear accelerator (linac) for our Cancer Center. The new linac will join Cheshire's existing unit, enabling us to expand radiation therapy for cancer patients in our community and beyond, while also eliminating disruptions to vitally important care.
For Craig Bell, radiation therapy was the best option for treating his prostate cancer. He was grateful to be able to undergo daily treatments at Cheshire for his 28-day course of radiation because it was near his home in Swanzey and also enabled him to continue watching his young grandson. Craig wants others to know how important it is for them to schedule their own cancer screenings, and how fortunate he feels our community is to have state-of-the-art cancer treatments available at Cheshire.
"My radiation oncology team was one of the best - professional, detail driven, compassionate, humorous, and human," Craig shares. "My story now continues, and God willing my son and two grandsons won't carry on this 'family tradition!'"
Radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment; it is used in more than half of all cancer cases. The linac can deliver targeted radiation to the exact site of a patient's tumor, while also preventing harm to nearby health tissue.
Craig's story is one of many at Cheshire; last year more than 7,000 patients were treated with radiation therapy here at the Medical Center. With your help, we can bring hope to others who will face the devastation of a cancer diagnosis by ensuring they have access to the best treatment as close to home as possible.
Together, we will make a difference - one life, one treatment, one ray of hope at a time.
Community support
We are proud to belong to a community that prioritizes keeping exceptional healthcare close to home. We know that together we can meet this need and improve the patient experience. Every gift made to Cheshire – regardless of the amount – is tangible proof of how impactful community support is to our non-profit Medical Center.
Thank you for helping us to care for our community – your support makes a real difference.
Planned giving
You can leave a legacy in support of Cheshire Medical Center lasting beyond your lifetime.
Circle of Gratitude
A meaningful way to say “thank you” to Cheshire Medical Center employees for your care
Eleanor Ball donates in support of close-to-home healthcare
Eleanor appreciates Cheshire Medical Center's convenience and shows her support.
Don and Jill Brehm give in appreciation of excellent care at Cheshire
“It is easy for us to feel good about supporting Cheshire Medical Center," said Don and Jill.
Savings Bank of Walpole: Keeping Cheshire Medical Center strong for our community
The Savings Bank of Walpole is a proud partner of Cheshire Medical Center.