The Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH recently received a generous donation of $2,000 from the Solomon family in memory of their family member, Shannon Labonte. Shannon, who was honored as the 2018 NECT Cancer Fund Walk & Race Angel Ambassador, passed away from a rare form of cancer in 2018.

Since Shannon’s passing, the Solomon family, along with their friends, have organized numerous fundraisers, channeling their grief into meaningful action. These efforts have led to annual donations that support the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH, the Shannon Lee Labonte Scholarship Fund at Putnam High School, and other causes that were close to Shannon’s heart. Their commitment is a testament to Shannon’s legacy and the impact she had on those around her, and we are deeply grateful to be honored in her memory each year with their generous contributions.  

The NECT Cancer Fund of DKH, which relies heavily on the generosity and compassion of families like the Solomon’s, plays a critical role in providing financial assistance to residents of Northeast Connecticut who might otherwise struggle to afford necessary medical care. This support is vital for patients undergoing cancer treatment, helping to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with their care.

To learn more about the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH, visit daykimball.org/nectcancerfund. 

PHOTO CAPTION: (left to right): Kristen Willis, Director of Development, Day Kimball Healthcare; Zoe Labonte, Shannon’s daughter; Roberta Solomon, Shannon’s mother; Linda Pacheco, Shannon’s aunt; and Ann Russo, Shannon’s aunt; at the Deary Memorial Recognition Garden, located on the grounds of DKH’s Schneider Center at 309 Pomfret Street across from the Day Kimball Hospital campus. The garden was created by members of the Deary family in 2007 to memorialize, honor, and recognize cancer survivors and loved ones lost to cancer.