Teresa Money McLaughlin, RN, MSN, AOCN, received the David Felner Caregiver Award on Jan. 19 for her care of cancer patients.

David Felner, a former Stratford firefighter, passed away from cancer in 2002. The award was presented during the St. Vincent’s SWIM Aross the Sound fourth annual Sports Gala and Auction in New Haven, Conn.

Fairfield Fire Chief Richard Felner (right) presented McLaughlin with the David Felner Caregiver Award for her work on behalf of cancer patients.

A Trumbull resident, McLaughlin is a clinical nurse specialist who has worked for more than 13 years in St. Vincent’s oncology department. She also coordinates all of the SWIM’s programs.

The event raised more than $100,000. For more information, contact the St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation at (203) 576-5451 or visit www.swimacrossthesound.org.