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Join us for our second annual Southcoast Health Bowl!
Pull together a team of 6, lace up your bowling shoes and get ready for some friendly competition to help Southcoast Health deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Hosted at Wonder Bowl in New Bedford
$250 per Team
One registration per team, maximum 6 people per team
All proceeds benefit the Rhonda Couto Patient Comfort Fund.
The Rhonda Couto Patient Comfort Fund provides comfort items to oncology patients as they undergo treatment. From port shirts and radiation robes to lymphedema sleeves and mastectomy prosthetics, the Couto Fund strives to provide a more comfortable and caring oncology treatment journey. *Processing fees apply.
You Can Help Support Clinical Excellence and Patient Care
Philanthropic support is vital to ensure that Southcoast Health remains at the forefront of modern medicine and provides our patients with the level of care they deserve.
Clinical Excellence
Your gift to Clinical Excellence fuels the growth of our healthcare organization, advancing clinical care, expanding outreach and ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of treatment.
Patient Care
Your gift to Patient Care goes beyond treatment. From access to medications to help with housing or food, your support meets patients where they are—providing dignity, relief and the care every person deserves.
Mission Advancement News
Our Team
The Southcoast Health Mission Advancement team is here to answer all your questions about supporting our mission to deliver the highest quality health care close to home. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation or sponsoring an event, we’re here to help.
Stephen R. Canessa
Senior Vice President, Chief Brand & Strategy Officer
508-973-5899
canessas@southcoast.org
Ethan Kehoe
Director, Mission Advancement
508-973-5917
kehoee@southcoast.org
Traci Calabrese
Advancement Officer – Major Gifts
508-973-6009
traci.r.calabrese@southcoast.org
John Calnan
Advancement Officer – Corporate & Foundation Relations
508-973-5706
john.calnan@southcoast.org
Joanne Gregory
Advancement Director – Health at Home
508-973-3470
gregoryj@southcoast.org
Ben Jones
Senior Advancement Officer
508-973-6010
benjamin.jones@southcoast.org
Amy Letendre
Advancement Officer – Data and Systems
508-973-5989
letendrea@southcoast.org
Chrystal Walsh
Advancement Officer – Annual Giving
508-973-6014
chrystal.l.walsh@southcoast.org
Southcoast Health Mission Advancement Department
141 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
800-925-9450 or 508-973-5353
Southcoast Health TAX ID: 22-2592333
