MANCHESTER – On Sept. 9, the newly opened Solinsky Center for Cancer Care at The Elliot was presented with a $100,000 donation from Brady Sullivan Properties to further state-of-the-art cancer care and treatment in the community. Arthur Sullivan, co-owner, with Shane Brady of Brady Sullivan Properties, presented the check to hospital officials in a brief but meaningful presentation outside the center’s entrance located at 1 Elliot Way in Manchester. Elliot Health System President and SolutionHealth Chief Clinical Officer W. Gregory Baxter, MD, was joined by the hospital’s capital campaign co-chairs Ellie Cochran and Charlie Goodwin, as well as Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement for Elliot Health System Kelli Rafferty.

Dr. Baxter expressed his gratitude to Brady Sullivan Properties for their generous donation. “We are honored that Arthur and Shane, with Brady Sullivan Properties, have joined us to support this project,” he said. “Our neighbors who hear the words ‘you have cancer’ will find the full spectrum of cancer care services and a supportive environment focused on helping them through their cancer journey right here at The Elliot in Manchester.”

The six-figure gift marks a leadership giving commitment to this critically needed project.

“We are truly honored that Arthur and Shane have made this gift on behalf of their company. They are really important members of our community as demonstrated by their ongoing commitment to the City of Manchester and beyond. And we are so pleased that they saw the need, the value, and the importance of expanding cancer care in our city,” Rafferty said.

Arthur Sullivan stated, “Over the years, Elliot Hospital has meant a lot to Shane, me, and members of the Brady Sullivan team. We’ve seen firsthand the immense difficulties of battling through cancer treatment and its toll on friends and loved ones. So, we are thrilled and honored to play our part in making sure that every cancer patient receives the best possible care.”

The Solinsky Center for Cancer at The Elliot (named after Ken and Grace Solinsky – entrepreneurs and founders of Insight Technologies) broke ground 14 months ago and officially opened to patients at the beginning of August 2020. The center serves 129 towns across New Hampshire, and a dedicated staff of approximately 150 is ready to ensure that each patient receives optimized care.

The hospital’s original capital campaign goal was $10M, but as support for the project grew, from donors of every walk of life, they started seeing the potential of exceeding the initial goal, which presently stands at approximately $12.5M.

Consequently, raising those additional funds became a game-changer in the Solinsky Center’s approach to cancer treatment by allowing them to purchase two Linear Accelerators (LINAC machines). The LINAC machine offers ground-breaking radiation treatment by mapping, pinpointing and treating cancer cells without damaging the healthy ones like traditional equipment. And having such high-tech medical equipment, together with the ability to offer consolidated care in one location, has made all the difference in the quality of life for cancer patients as they undergo treatment.

The official campaign concludes at the end of the calendar year 2020. And, with the main facility up and running, the Center and Elliot Hospital can now focus on establishing the additional programs and services that will support and enhance the lives of their patients for many years to come.

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About Brady Sullivan Properties

Brady Sullivan Properties is one of New England’s largest Real Estate developers, with an extensive portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

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About Elliot Health System, a member of SolutionHealth

Elliot Health System is a non-profit organization serving the healthcare needs of the community since 1890. The largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Southern New Hampshire, Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility and the first community hospital in the state, serves as the cornerstone of the health system. Elliot is home to Manchester’s designated Regional Trauma Center, Elliot Breast Health Center, Elliot Urgent Care, a Level 3 Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Elliot Medical Group, Elliot Regional Cancer Center, Elliot Senior Health Center, Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire, 1-Day Surgery Center, Elliot Memory & Mobility Center, NH Arthritis Center, Elliot Retail Pharmacy, Elliot Medical Centers in Bedford, Londonderry, Hooksett, and The Elliot at River’s Edge.

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About SolutionHealth

SolutionHealth is a highly coordinated, regional health care network founded by Elliot Health System and Southern New Hampshire Health. Its purpose is to better serve the health care needs and interests of southern New Hampshire as a region by improving and increasing access, quality, value, and community benefits.

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