Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Donates $4,000 to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut
NORWICH, CT (November 16, 2009) – On November 4, the newly formed Contributions Committee of Sheffield Pharmaceuticals donated $4,000 to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. Carol L. Mahier, Executive Director of the organization, accepted the donation.
“On behalf of our patients and their families, we thank Sheffield Pharmaceuticals for their outstanding generosity,” said Mahier. “Sheffield understands that end-of-life issues affect the patient’s family as well as the patient, and businesses need to be aware of the services we provide for the entire family, including those who continue to work while caring for their loved one.”
Hospice Southeastern Connecticut provides care in the home and often in skilled nursing facilities for those facing the end of their life, regardless of age, disease or inability to pay. The organization also provides bereavement services for families in New London County free of charge, regardless of whether the death occurred under hospice care or not.
About Hospice Southeastern Connecticut
Hospice Southeastern Connecticut is a community-based, non-profit healthcare organization in New London County. It is the only regional hospice affiliated with both Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and The William W. Backus Hospital. It is Medicare certified, state licensed and CHAP accredited. Hospice Southeastern Connecticut has been the hospice of choice for over 7,500 families since 1985.
About Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
Since 1850, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals has proudly manufactured quality toothpaste and health and beauty products out of its New London Headquarters.
Sheffield employees strive to make high quality products that improve the lives of people across the globe. It is this focus and commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork that has allowed Sheffield to grow into the successful corporation it is today. Sheffield’s employees also share a deep commitment to the local community and are happy to be able to contribute to programs that help our neighbors. Sheffield is proud to support charities such as Hospice Southeastern Connecticut that do such great work in improving the lives of the terminally ill and their families.
Photo: Carol Mahier, Executive Director of Hospice Southeastern Connecticut accepts a $4,000 check from Thomas H. Faria, President of Sheffield Pharmaceuticals. Also in photo are: (L-R) Christine LaCoursiere, Sandra Smith and Tabatha Neiman. Missing from photo: Sharon Palmer.