BROOKLYN — Day Kimball Healthcare hosted a sell-out crowd of more than 120 guests at its 2nd annual D’Vine wine tasting and raised $6,624 for the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. The fund provides financial assistance for cancer screening and treatment to northeastern Connecticut residents in need.

“Once again, we were able to exceed all expectations with a sell-out crowd for this event,” said DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis. “The combination of committed and generous donors and vendors, a well-organized committee with dedicated volunteers, and an amazing venue, has made this annual event a great success and something that our community has come to look forward to each year. I’m very pleased to note that the proceeds from this event, which is only the second of five scheduled for this calendar year in support of the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund, brings us to 25% of our 2017 event goal of $50,000 for the fund.”

Local vineyards, breweries, businesses and community members who donated goods and services to make the event a success included: Allan S. Goodman, Inc., Black Pond Brews, Brooklyn Northeast Wine & Spirits, Dalice Elizabeth Winery, Hartford Flavor Company, InnoVino, International, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Sharpe Hill Vineyards, Taylor Brooke Winery, These Guys Brewing Co., Two Roads Brewing Co., V-One Flavors, Artique Paint Bar, Bella’s Bistro & Martini Bar, Ben’s Beans, Bilarto’s Restaurant, Bill’s Bread & Breakfast, Bradley Playhouse, Patty Breault, Bob Kaminsky, Signature Limousine, David & Lynn Bourque, Beauty Counter, Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, Chase Graphics, Sharon Cooper, doTERRA Essential Oils, Crabtree & Evelyn, Friendly Spirits, Gouveia Vineyards, Brandy Hapgood, Harvest Moon, Patricia Hedenberg, Scott & Lauren Labelle, Linemaster, Sandra Lisee, Sparrow Soaps, Lynthia Designs, Joyce McOsker, Preston Ridge Vineyard, Putnam Bank, Putnam Supermarket, Barbara Rasmussen, Rob Martin, LMT, Rolf Bodyworks, Shanon Sabourin, Soleil & Suns Bakery LLC, The Sunshine Shop, Pauline Tetreault, The Golden Lamb Buttery, Kristen & Bob Willis, and Elizabeth Zachow.

D’Vine wine committee members who volunteered their time to coordinate the event include Lynn Bourque, Brandy Hapgood, Pat Hedenberg, Lauren Labelle, Joyce McOsker, Barbara Rasmussen, Shanon Sabourin, Pauline Tetreault, Kristen Willis, and Elizabeth Zachow.