04/06/2026
Last Wednesday, we were excited to once again host our Annual Meeting. It is an opportunity to bring together community partners, stakeholders, funders, staff, and board members to talk about what is happening at Thundermist and share news and accomplishments highlighted in our impact report.
This year’s meeting included award presentations to David Valois and Mary Ellen Caniglia, who recently ended their terms as Thundermist board members. Huge thanks to them both for all they've done. In addition, we presented the Francesco Cannistra, MD, Memorial Award to Jon Brien State Representative - District 49 (I, Woonsocket, North Smithfield), pictured here with board member Linda Cannistra. The award is presented to an individual or group who has contributed to improving healthcare in Rhode Island. Rep. Brien spearheaded a bill to protect the 340B discount medication program, building broad support in the Legislature for it.
We also presented the Community Partnership Award to the Jonnycake Center for Hope for their great work and for their partnership in many arenas--all with the goal to improve the quality of life for Rhode Islanders. CEO Kate Brewster (picutred here with Thundermist CEO Chuck Jones) accepted the award.
A huge thanks to Congressman Gabe Amo who delivered the keynote speech at the event and whose work every day helps improve access to healthcare in the state. (He is pictured here with Chuck Jones.)
Lastly, we were proud to unveil our 2025 impact report at the event, which highlights just some of the work the Thundermist team does on a daily basis. We're proud to make it available for all to read here: https://www.thundermisthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thundermist_ImpactReport2025-digital.pdf.
Thanks to all who attended and who support our work and the communities we serve. We look forward to seeing you again next year! 💙