Celebration of Caring to Raise Funds for VNA Care and Rose Monahan Hospice Home

Worcester-area residents and business leaders are joining forces to host Celebration of Caring, an annual benefit in support of VNA Care’s home health care, hospice services, and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice St., Worcester.

For more than 130 years, VNA Care has delivered life-changing health care in patients’ homes and communities. The nonprofit’s home health services help individuals manage chronic and complex conditions, recover safely after surgery or hospitalization, and achieve their best possible health. For those facing a terminal diagnosis, VNA Care provides compassionate hospice care — at home, in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, and at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester — offering expert pain and symptom management and emotional support to both patients and their loved ones.

The event is organized by VNA Care’s Worcester Area Community Cabinet, a volunteer group committed to raising awareness and support for the organization’s mission. Cabinet members include Janet Birbara, Linda Haddad, Robin Spaulding, and Mary Whalen, all of Worcester; Liisa Holm 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.

Celebration of Caring will feature a cocktail reception, small plate dining, live music, and an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at VNA Care’s impact across the region. Marsh McLennan Agency is the Presenting Sponsor.

“We are deeply thankful for the Worcester Area Community Cabinet and their unwavering commitment to our mission,” said Karen Webber, director of fund development for VNA Care. “Their efforts make a real difference in the lives of our patients, and their continued dedication to organizing this annual benefit is both inspiring and essential to the care we provide.”

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.