Supporting a Community Hospital—One Shirt at a Time
At the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Foundation, community fundraising is deeply personal. Their two signature events—the Seacoast Cancer 5K and the Charity Classic golf tournament—aren’t just fundraisers. They’re a way to honor patients, connect with families, and celebrate care teams. That’s why every detail matters.
From the beginning, Judy Pinkham, Manager of Corporate Giving and Special Events, knew the apparel had to be perfect—not just for function, but for pride and comfort. And for that, she trusted Blue Dolphin.
“It’s got to be soft.”
That was Judy’s mantra when working with the Blue Dolphin team. T-shirts weren’t just race-day wear—they were year-round reminders of the cause. “I spent over an hour on the phone with Jay and Scott debating softness,” Judy laughs. “When people picked up their shirts and said, ‘This is the best T-shirt I’ve ever owned,’ I knew we nailed it.”
Year-Round Promotion
“It’s not the T-shirt that’s worn during the race necessarily—it’s worn year-round,” she said. Staff across the hospital, from nurses to environmental teams, proudly sport them, showcasing their connection to the community and the cause. These shirts, adorned with sponsor logos, aren’t just apparel—they’re emblems of pride, purpose, and local unity.
More Than a Vendor—A Lifeline
Whether it’s staff polos, branded hats, or water bottles for donors, Blue Dolphin shows up. Judy once forgot to order team gear for an event with 2,000 attendees. “I was panicking,” she remembers. “But Jay and Scott said, ‘We’ve got you.’ Scott delivered the order to my office himself—on a Friday at 4 p.m., the day before the event.”
That’s the kind of relationship Judy values: responsive, personal, and always reliable.
Local Partnership, Community Values
From logo placement to color matching, every step is done with care. And because Blue Dolphin is part of the same New Hampshire community, they understand what matters. “They don’t just fill orders,” Judy says. “They care about what we’re trying to accomplish.”
