In the summer of 2014, a dozen volunteers came together to launch a new effort to build the next generation of leaders and advocates for Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

Putting their collective skills and networks to work, their inaugural “Après Beach” event at Jetties Beach attracted 225 people to meet, mingle, and learn about NCH.  Led by co-chairs Tyler Hardy and Tad Lee, the Friends of NCH (affectionately known as FONCH) hopes to create broad-based awareness and visibility for the hospital and encourage support of the new building project.

Photos courtesy of Townpool Nantucket.