Inspiring Stories

When asked why he has made so many gifts to Cooley Dickinson hospital, Douglas (Doug) Adler notes, “I suppose for me, like for most people, it starts with a story.”

Growing up, Joanne Dickinson’s father Champ regularly talked about her great-great-great uncle, Caleb Cooley Dickinson. Caleb’s $100,000 bequest to establish a hospital for “the sick poor” was a point of immense pride.

In November 2020, Gary Mongeon celebrated 50 years of service at Cooley Dickinson. During his long tenure in Cooley’s main laboratory, Gary worked as a microbiology technician and as the lab’s Information Systems Manager.

Donna Feng knows that blood saves lives. She was a regular blood donor at Cooley Dickinson Hospital for well over 20 years.

Take a look at Paul M. Craig’s long career, and you will see a life filled with variety, action, and a commitment to helping others.

An Extraordinary Woman. An Extraordinary Planned Gift. As a longtime Northampton and Easthampton resident, Marge understood the importance of a strong hospital and a well-staffed VNA & Hospice for the well-being of a community.

A husband’s deep desire to honor his wife leads to a $1,700,000 bequest in support of Cancer Care at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Derek and Kelly Lovley, microbiologists at UMass Amherst, have expressed their gratitude to Cooley Dickinson in numerous ways. They made a grateful patient gift to the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital to honor the care Derek received both in Boston and Northampton. Their estate planning includes Cooley Dickinson.

For Florence resident and retired teacher, Marie Lococo, giving to local non-profits was something her parents brought her up to do. “When I was a child, people went door to door collecting for different causes. My mom and dad were continually giving their last dollar. That’s how they were.”