Medfield Residents Lead Efforts to Raise Vital Funds for Visiting Nurses

Medfield residents were among the volunteer leaders who organized the 13^th annual Evening Under the Stars at the MIT Endicott House to benefit VNA Care, a nonprofit visiting nurse association that has provided health care in patients’ homes for 140 years.

“Evening Under the Stars is more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of the community coming together to ensure every individual receives care, comfort, and dignity in their time of need,” said Laura Wise, manager of fund development for VNA Care. “We are incredibly grateful to our Cabinet volunteers, sponsors, and donors for strengthening our ability to provide life-changing care to patients and families.”

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Since its inception, this annual spring benefit has raised $700,000 in support of VNA Care’s mission. The organization’s skilled nurses and clinicians help patients manage complex or newly diagnosed medical conditions and recover from surgery in the comfort of home. When an illness is terminal, VNA Care’s hospice team enables patients to live with dignity throughout the end-of-life journey and provides grief support for their loved ones.

Kerrie and Ellison Patten of Medfield are dedicated, longstanding volunteer leaders on VNA Care’s Community Cabinet and generously support the event as Advocate Sponsors. Beyond their philanthropic leadership, Kerrie serves as talent acquisition partner for Moderna and Ellison as senior vice president of Lincoln Property Company, an Advocate Sponsor of Evening Under the Stars. Ellison furthered the impact of the event by serving as Fund the Need Chair.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to Kerrie and Ellison for their exceptional leadership on our Community Cabinet. As longtime volunteers, their commitment and vision have played a vital role in the continued success of our annual fundraiser,” said Wise.

VNA Care also recognizes the generosity of its Inspired Leader Sponsor, Mutual of America, and Changemaker Sponsors, Dedham Savings and Needham Bank.

Photos from Evening Under the Stars are available at https://www.VNACare.org/Stars. To learn more about supporting VNA Care or the 2027 Evening Under the Stars, contact Laura Wise at Laura_Wise@vnacare.org.