Community Corner
Celebration of Caring to raise funds for VNA Care and Monahan Home
Worcester Community Cabinet volunteers planning annual benefit for home health and end-of-life services
Worcester area residents and business leaders are organizing Celebration of Caring in support of VNA Care’s home health and end-of-life services and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. The benefit will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester.
VNA Care has served the community for over 130 years. The nonprofit visiting nurse association’s home health care services enable people to manage complex and chronic health conditions, recover safely at home after a surgery or hospitalization, and achieve their optimal health. Individuals and families facing a terminal diagnosis may receive comprehensive and compassionate medical care, counseling, and support through VNA Care’s hospice program. End-of-life care is provided in patients’ homes, assisted living and other facilties, and at VNA Care’s Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
VNA Care’s Worcester Area Community Cabinet, volunteers dedicated to raising awareness of and support for the agency’s nonprofit mission of caring, are organizing Celebration of Caring. Members include Janet Birbara, Linda Haddad, Robin Spaulding, and Mary Whalen, all of Worcester; Liisa Holm and Annette Caudill, both of Marsh McLennan Agency in Worcester; Susan Carrigan, RN, WCC, and Cheryl Milas, both of VNA Care in Worcester; Mary Surette of Shrewsbury; and Linda Maykel, DDS, of Dudley.
The evening of inspiration and celebration will include a cocktail reception, small plate dining, live music, and a behind the scenes look at VNA Care’s work in the community. Presenting Sponsors are Marsh McLennan Agency and Mutual of America.
Karen Webber, director of fund development for VNA Care, said, “Our Worcester Area Community Cabinet volunteers are an amazing group. We can’t thank them enough for their dedication and support of our visiting nurses and other clinicians.”
VNA Care is able to provide its numerous nursing and patient care services through the support of individual and corporate supporters. For information on sponsorship opportunities that include event tickets and special recognition, contact Karen Webber at 508-658-7700 or Karen_Webber@vnacare.org. Purchase event tickets ($75 per person) or make a donation at http://www.vnacare.org/worcester.
