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 DONORS FOR TOMORROW
To become a member of the Southcoast Health Planned Giving Societies, like Sandi, please contact:
Southcoast Health
101 Page Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-973-5353 philanthropy@southcoast.org
ED suffering tremendous pain or devastating loss. It is reassuring to know that when Sandi is volunteering, she makes a difficult day so much brighter with her smile.”
As far back as she can remember, Sandi recalls her parents caring for others and giving back to the community. “They sparked and welcomed my desire and enthusiasm to get involved in organizations whose missions inspire me,” she said.
Sandi’s mother, Gert, also volunteers for Southcoast. From knitting hats for newborns or patients in our Cancer Centers to filing paperwork, Gert lends
a hand wherever she’s needed. Sometimes that means serving as a cuddler for premature babies or newborns born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, a condition caused when a baby withdraws from certain drugs they’ve been exposed to in the womb.
“They’re some of our most vulnerable patients,” said Gert. “I feel honored to give them additional care and comfort at a pivotal time of their young lives.”
“Not-for-profits rely on volunteers to provide that extra comfort and support beyond clinical care,” said Gert. “Whether you are looking to spend an hour, week or year volunteering, there are numerous ways to contribute.”
Sandi’s support for Southcoast Health goes beyond her hours as a volunteer. When she was reviewing her estate plan several years ago, she thought a lot about the organizations that were meaningful to her. Not surprisingly, the emergency department at St. Luke’s Hospital rose to the top of that list.
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For nearly four years, Sandi Montour has been happy to clean rooms, restock shelves and empty soiled linen bins as a volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital’s Emergency Department. However, what really gives her satisfaction is offering comfort to patients and their families.
Whether it is delivering crackers and juice to a patient, helping visitors find a loved one or sitting with worried families as they await news from a doctor, she is pleased to help “put the care in healthcare.”
Having served for three years as a VNA hospice and bereavement volunteer, she knew how small acts
of compassion could lighten even the worst of days.
“I’m a big fan of deliberate acts of kindness,” she said. “Even a seemingly minor act like getting
a patient a warm blanket can make a difference in their comfort and experience.”
So despite a full-time job with a software company, she volunteers three nights a week, while also serving as a member of Southcoast Health’s Patient & Family Advisory Council and Community Benefits Advisory Council.
“Sandi is much more than a volunteer, she is part of our ED family,” said Chris Chevalier, RN Team Lead, Emergency Services. “She is also an invaluable
asset to the patients and families that come in to our
“The decision to leave a bequest in my will allows for continued contributions to an organization
I deeply care about — and one that cares for so many in our community.”
– SANDI MONTOUR + 2019 Annual Report of Philanthropy
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For nearly four years, Sandi Montour has been happy... as a volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital







































































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