In April 2026, the UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital Auxiliary officially disbanded after almost 100 years of service. To mark the occasion, they made final gifts to the Cancer Center and Behavioral Health Support Services.

Founded in 1932, the mission of the Auxiliary was to support the hospital and fulfill any unmet needs through community outreach and philanthropy. Hospital leaders turned to the Auxiliary over the years for help with advancing capital projects such as renovating the ICU, establishing caregiver scholarships, purchasing medical equipment and much more.

“One year we...

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Residents of Quebec, Canada, Marie-Claude Boucher and her husband, Brian McManus, have longstanding family ties to the Worcester area. Recently, Marie-Claude, as well as Brian’s mother, Ettie McManus, both turned to the expert physicians at UMass Memorial Medical Center after facing complex health challenges.

For more than a year, Marie-Claude struggled with severe back pain, numbness in her hands and feet, and a series of inconclusive diagnoses from local neurologists and specialists. As her symptoms worsened, Brian — who had previously received routine cardiac care at UMass Memorial Medical...

Avidia Bank made a $50,000 gift to support the expansion and renovation of the Emergency Department at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Marlborough Campus. The project will increase emergency room capacity, reduce wait times and enhance the patient-centered environment for patients, families, and caregivers.

“Avidia Bank’s generous gift will help ensure that patients and families in Marlborough and beyond have expanded access to highest caliber emergency medical care,” said Justin Precourt, President of UMass Memorial Medical Center. “We are grateful to Avidia Bank for their support of this...

Contact Our Staff

Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation
14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757
Phone: 508-422-2228
Fax: 508-634-9124
Email: foundation@milreg.org

Elizabeth S. Fleming
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Phone: 508-422-2236
Email: elizabeth.fleming@umassmemorial.org

Julie M. Whitney
Annual Giving Officer
Phone: 508-422-2133
Email: jwhitney@umassmemorial.org

Board of Trustees

We are proud to have the leadership and guidance of our committed trustees to advance our Foundation’s mission.

Shefali Desai, Chair
Julie A. Burgey Kehoe, Vice Chair
Vascen J. Bogigian, Clerk
Mark A. Abate
Vanessa E. Burrill
Robert...

An Inspiring Night

The Mélange Gala and Live Auction is our signature hospital fundraiser. For one unforgettable evening, donors, sponsors and friends gather to support the future of Milford Regional. The gala features dinner, dancing and entertainment — all in honor of the communities we serve.

Stay tuned for updates about our 22nd annual Mélange Gala.

By the Numbers

The 21st Mélange Gala and Live Auction, “Under the Lights,” took place on November 1, 2025, at Gillette Stadium. We proudly honored Milford Regional’s exciting new chapter as part of UMass Memorial Health.

The event: 

• Raised $740,000...