Women & Infants Gala Raises More Than $410,000

(Providence, RI) — Women & Infants Hospital’s 2025 Gala, held on Friday, May 2, 2025, raised more than $410,000 and was attended by hundreds of community leaders, grateful patients, donors, friends, and colleagues, who enjoyed an evening of community, purpose and fun to support the Women & Infants Annual Fund.

Women & Infants Hospital is celebrating the conclusion of a historic fundraising campaign and the completion of the Brown University Labor and Delivery Center. This year’s gala was a special tribute to the tireless efforts of all the volunteers, medical staff, and community members who gave selflessly to make the new labor and delivery center a reality. The gala also recognized Women & Infants Hospital as the forefront of providing innovative healthcare to women at every stage of life and as a trusted and essential resource for the community.

“This year’s gala was a powerful reflection of the unwavering support we receive from our community. I’m deeply thankful for everyone who joined us and for those who contributed in their own meaningful ways. Our sponsors played a vital role in helping us advance care for women and families, and I’m continually inspired by the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and event committee. Their efforts brought this incredible evening to life,” said Shannon Sullivan, President and COO of Women & Infants Hospital.

For more than 135 years, Women & Infants’ mission has been to provide exceptional health care to the families in our region.

The event’s leadership contributors include Judith and Jack Remondi, Atlantic Management, Bristol County Savings Bank, Dimeo Construction Company, Women & Infants Medical Staff Association, Bank of America, Delta Dental of Rhode Island, IGT, The Discovery Group, The Murray Family Foundation, McCauley-McGuirk, Webster Bank and SNE Women’s Health.

At this year’s gala, Judith B. Remondi was presented with the Cynthia B. Patterson Award in honor of her volunteer service to Women & Infants Hospital.

President and COO Shannon Sullivan recognized Judi as a champion of Women & Infants Hospital and women’s health. “I am deeply grateful to Judi Remondi, whose dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on Women & Infants Hospital. As a grateful patient and tireless advocate, Judi brought extraordinary passion and leadership to our $35 million capital campaign for the new Brown University Labor and Delivery Center. Her devotion to women’s health and to our hospital community is commendable.”