Burlington, Vt. – The 35th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Golf Classic raised nearly $171,000, continuing a decades-long tradition of community generosity and support for critical health care services befitting children and families across Vermont and Northern New York.

The golf tournament, held in July at Burlington Country Club, brought together 44 teams and more than 100 golfers. An online auction raised more than $6,600, with donations from more than 60 businesses.

With annual support from golfers, volunteers and corporate sponsors — including longtime lead sponsor Farrington Construction of Shelburne, Vermont – the Golf Classic has raised nearly $3.5 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health over the life of the event.

It was the first Golf Classic for Judy Schaechter, MD, who in July became chief of pediatrics at Golisano Children’s Hospital and chair of pediatrics at Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.

“Taking care of children and families is truly a collaborative, community effort,” said Dr. Schaechter. “The Golf Classic is an amazing example of that: People came together from across our region to support and strengthen the high-quality care we provide every day at Golisano Children’s Hospital.”

Dr. Schaechter welcomed players, sponsors, volunteers and patients’ families throughout the day, and she addressed a reception after the event.

“I’m grateful to everyone who supports this fundraiser in any way,” said Dr. Schaechter. “It makes a real difference, and it’s one more reason why I believe that the future of children’s health care in this area is bright.”

Golisano Children’s Hospital
111 Colchester Ave.
Burlington, VT 05405

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40 IDX Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403

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About Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health

From the maternity unit to the emergency department and from our Children’s Specialty Center to our pediatric primary care clinics, Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health offers a welcoming child and family-friendly atmosphere with high-quality pediatric care. In partnership with University of Vermont Medical Center, Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health delivers expert care grounded in the latest research to residents throughout Vermont and northern New York. It is fully accredited by the Children’s Hospital Association. For more information, please visit www.uvmhealth.org/childrens or contact us at 802-847-0000.

About University of Vermont Health

University of Vermont Health is a rural academic health system with more than 100 years of service to small towns and cities across Vermont and northern New York. We are deeply committed to reimagining rural health in ways that will benefit our communities for generations to come and keep exceptional care close to home. Our system includes an academic medical center, two community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a children’s hospital, a cancer center, a multispecialty medical group, 154 outpatient sites and care beyond the hospital through home health, hospice care, four skilled nursing facilities and other support services. Our care is informed by an essential partnership with University of Vermont’s The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Together, as a health system serving a rural area, we are tackling health care’s biggest challenges — supporting the communities we serve and investing in our employees by addressing housing affordability, quality childcare and professional development needs. To learn more, visit us at www.uvmhealth.org.