Trinity Health Of New England Hosts Making Miracles Happen Gala Benefiting Women and Infants Services
November 4, 2025HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England is pleased to announce its fourth annual Making Miracles Happen fundraising gala was held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The evening brought together hundreds of colleagues, clinicians, supporters, local leaders and other guests to honor Trinity Health Of New England health care heroes serving patients and communities throughout Connecticut and western Massachusetts.
Grateful patient Vanessa Rufino(center) with husband, Eric, and care team including Dr. Veronica Pimentel.
The event included a speaking program celebrating the faith-based organization’s ability to provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care to every patient. A video highlighting a grateful patient who shared her journey in safely delivering a healthy baby after suffering a loss during her first pregnancy was featured. The story highlighted the compassionate and thoughtful care she received from Trinity Health Of New England providers, nurses, technicians and others. In addition, an in-person demonstration of important infant safety technology was also available for attendees to view.
“We are grateful that we were able to gather and celebrate the miracles that happen across our hospitals and ambulatory sites. Honoring this beautiful family and their care team, reminds us that our efforts and support can help transform the lives of our patients and that is incredibly important,” said, Timothy R. Stanton, Regional Vice President of Philanthropy, Trinity Health Of New England.
All proceeds of the event will benefit the Women and Infants Service Line across the region to enhance maternity, neonatal and women’s health programs. Keith Kountz and Laura Hutchinson, anchors of WTNH News 8’s “Good Morning Connecticut,” served as emcees for the evening. Entertainment for the event was provided by XS Band and guests received a keepsake from the Portrait Artist and a photo from New England photo booth.