Caring, Candlelight and Community:
Celebrating Our Healthcare Legacy
Please join us on Saturday, December 3, for this year’s Caring, Candlelight and Community celebration.
During this special event, we will honor two strong women who have made an impact on our community’s health and wellness: Betsy Cotter, RN and Jane Stabler.
This year’s Tribute celebration will benefit the 3D Mammography Fund, helping our non-profit Medical Center to purchase a new, state-of-the-art machine for cancer screening.
Purchase your tickets for the in-person event at the Keene Country Club or sign up for the live stream.
Our honorees
Betsy Cotter, RN
Betsy Cotter, RN, graduated from Crouse Irving Memorial School of Nursing and made the care and well-being of others her life’s work. Cheshire Medical Center became the focal point of her career in 1974, when she accepted a position as a labor and delivery nurse. Subsequently, she was persuaded to join the Keene Clinic as an OB-GYN nurse. She became the clinic’s Director of Nursing and transitioned to Director of Operations following the clinic and hospital’s merger. Betsy’s dedication to quality and continuity of patient care, and advocacy for fellow nurses, culminated in her being named Cheshire’s Senior Director of Ambulatory Care, a position held until her 2016 retirement. Betsy also served many years on the board of trustees for Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services and Center Stage of Cheshire County. She further supported the Greater Monadnock community through membership in the American Academy for Ambulatory Care, the American Legion Auxiliary, Keene Kiwanis Club, and 100 Women Who Care. Today, she continues to focus on local healthcare as a trustee of Cheshire Medical Center and Cheshire Health Foundation. Betsy lost her beloved husband, Bill, in 2019, but is otherwise enjoying retirement being with her daughters, Jessica and KC, two granddaughters, and exploring in her classic, red Jeep. Thank you, Betsy!
Jane Stabler
Jane Stabler moved to Keene from Chicago in 1982 and subsequently became involved in the Greater Monadnock region’s healthcare services by joining Cheshire Medical Center’s Board of Trustees and serving on the Finance and Investment committees. Jane’s work on the Board built on her background in commercial banking, first in Chicago and then with Indian Head National Bank in Keene, followed by her position as Vice President and CFO of The MacMillin Company, Inc. In 2007, she joined the 1911 Office and Putnam Foundation as Executive Director. Philanthropy has always been a priority for Jane, as she had been involved with several nonprofits in our community since moving to Keene. However, her role with the Putnam Foundation allowed her to broaden her philanthropic involvement in the community and beyond. At the behest of Jim Putnam, Jane joined Cheshire Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 2016. She assisted in reconfiguring the Board and played a pivotal role in redefining the function of philanthropy at the Medical Center. Her dedication, focus and wisdom were integral to fundraising efforts impacting patient care throughout her Board tenure, which culminated in 2020 when her service as chair concluded. Jane’s commitment to the health and wellness of the community will have long-lasting effects. She is now enjoying retirement with her husband, David, keeping bees, and proudly watching the accomplishments of their three sons and their growing families. Thank you, Jane!
Thank you to our 2022 sponsors!
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