The 1854 Society: Serving as Examples to Future Generations

Diagnosed in 1986 with a blocked artery, Roger Klene underwent a heart bypass here at Hartford Hospital. "I will always be indebted to the doctors at Hartford Hospital for their skill and caring," says Roger. He and his wife, Debbie Klene, have given consistently and generously for years.

“We both recognize that what Hartford Hospital offers us, and the whole community, stems from the contributions of thousands of givers who came before us and set the example for us to follow," Roger says. "We also recognize that it's our turn, our responsibility to contribute and, to the best of our ability, serve as examples to future generations when it comes to stepping up to support this institution that is so critical to our well-being.”

To learn more about the 1854 Society, how you can make provisions for Hartford Hospital in your estate plan, create a fund to serve others, make an individual donation or other ways to get involved as a Hartford Hospital supporter, please contact Rob Keane, Senior Philanthropic Officer at Hartford Hospital, at Robert.keane@hhchealth.org.