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Needham Area Community Cabinet Raises Nearly $60,000 for VNA Care
8th Annual Benefit Supports High-Level Home Health and Hospice Services
VNA Care’s Needham Area Community Cabinet recently hosted its 8th annual fundraising benefit, themed Evening Under the Stars, at the MIT Endicott House and highlighted the work of VNA Care’s nurses and clinicians.
Nearly $60,000 was raised to help people live life to the fullest through high-level home health and hospice services that include comprehensive and compassionate medical care, counseling, and support.
“Philanthropy makes a difference in our work each and every day, and we are so grateful to our generous donors and to the community leaders on the Cabinet,” said Laura Wise, manager of fund development.
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Fresh from her role on The Voice, Jen Aldana, entertained with a medley of songs and later on, Fund the Need Co-Chairs and Cabinet members Louise Condon and Ellison Patten inspired guests to give of themselves and make a difference.
Katey Ivatts, RN, a hospice nurse at VNA Care, gave guests a glimpse into her role in caring for and supporting terminally ill patients and their loved ones. “When I go into someone’s home, I’m caring for my patient and their loved ones during the hardest, most fragile time in their life. To be able to provide care, and ease the transition to a peaceful death, to support and prepare the family and caregivers is an honor I never take for granted.”
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Presenting Sponsors for the Evening Under the Stars benefit were Louise Condon Realty and Mutual of America, and Changemaker Sponsors were Dedham Savings and Fidelity Bank. View the full list of individual and business sponsors at http://www.VNACare.org/Stars.
Needham residents and business leaders serving on VNA Care’s Needham Area Community Cabinet include Louise Condon of Louise Condon Realty; Mary Lou Hughes; Debra Kazarian, VP, banking center manager, Fidelity Bank in Needham; Edward Mulhall, assistant banking center manager, Fidelity Bank; Gail Nannini of Condon Realty; Harding Ounanian, Jr.; Stephanie Perkins, assistant vice president and branch manager, Dedham Savings in Needham; and Kathy Whitney.
For more information about volunteering on the Needham Area Community Cabinet or supporting VNA Care through a charitable gift, please contact Laura Wise at 617-886-6460 or [email protected].
