Jamaica Plain Resident Behind VNA of Boston's Annual Heroes in Health Care Benefit

Debra Nowak, of Jamaica Plain, is serving on the host committee for the 10th annual Heroes in Health Care Gala. It is Nowak’s third straight year on the committee.

The event is held each year to benefit the Visiting Nurse Association of Boston’s Maternal Child Health Program and Charitable Care Fund. This year it will be held on Saturday, November 14, at 6 p.m., at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on 776 Boylston Street in Boston.

“Debra’s commitment to giving back is inspiring. She is a tireless advocate for the VNA of Boston and a most generous supporter.” said Laura Wise, manager of fund development for VNA of Boston.

VNA of Boston was established in 1886. It’s the oldest organized visiting nurse association in the United States.

The nonprofit provides vital, home-based health care to Greater Boston residents, including infants with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses and mothers with at-risk pregnancies.

The Gala is VNA of Boston’s largest fundraising event and has raised $2 million in essential funding for VNA of Boston’s direct patient care and support for vulnerable, underserved populations through the nonprofit’s Maternal Child Health Program and Charitable Care Fund.