Heroes in Health Care Gala Honoring and Charles R. Bridges, MD, ScD Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer Corvista Health Friday, September 16, 2022 Mandarin Oriental, Boston An Evening to Benefit VNA Care's Nursing Services Join us for recognition of our honorees, fabulous food and wine, tributes of hope and inspiration, the Boston Children's Chorus and after party dessert reception with top-notch musical entertainment. Tickets are available online. For information on sponsoring the event or hosting a table, see below or contact Laura Wise. Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities There are many ways to support the Heroes in Health Care Gala. To learn more about the benefits of each sponsorship level, please see below. To discuss a custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Laura Wise at 617-886-6460. Purchase sponsorships and program book ads. Missed the 2021 Virtual Gala? You can still watch here. 2022 Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities Our Heroes Our Committee 2021 Sponsors 2022 Sponsors Presenting Sponsors ($25,000) Trustee Sponsors ($15,000) Patron Sponsors ($10,000) Diane L. Leclair Benefactors ($5,000) Supporters ($3,000) Deborah & Ron Feinstein The Wise Family — Bob, Marni & Laura Wise Sponsorship Opportunities VISIONARY SPONSOR $50,000 Exclusive Visionary Sponsor recognition in all publicity materials* (i.e. press releases, invites, fact sheets) Opportunity to provide remarks or short video clip Display of logo/name throughout event venue including branded on-site activities Featured article in VNA Care publication Company spotlight in two pre-event emails and individualized social media posts tagging your company Visionary sponsorship recognition on event posters displayed in VNA Care’s offices - 1,000 clinicians, staff and staff Logo placement on VNA Care’s homepage for one year - over 90,000 users annually Full-page, color advertisement in event program (best placement) 2 VIP Tables for 20 with preferred placement (if unable to attend, tables will be named) PRESENTING SPONSOR $25,000 Presenting Sponsor recognition in all event marketing and publicity materials* Opportunity to provide remarks at podium or short video clip Display of logo/name throughout event venue including branded on-site activities Featured article in VNA Care publication Company spotlight in two pre-event emails and individualized social media posts tagging your company Logo/name on event posters displayed in VNA Care’s offices - 1,000 clinicians, staff and volunteers Logo placement on VNA Care’s homepage - over 90,000 users annually Full-page, color advertisement in event program book 2 VIP Tables for 20 with preferred placement (if unable to attend, tables will be named) TRUSTEE $15,000 Trustee Sponsor recognition in all event marketing and publicity materials* Individualized social media posts tagging your company with option to include a specific hashtag Logo/name recognition in VNA Care's newsletters and publications - circulation of 20,000 Logo/name on event posters displayed in VNA Care’s offices - 1,000 clinicians, staff and volunteers Logo/name on VNA Care’s website - over 90,000 users annually Full-page, black & white advertisement in event program book VIP Table for 12 with preferred placement PATRON $10,000 Sponsorship recognition in select event marketing and publicity materials Logo/name recognition in Caring Matters - circulation of 20,000 Logo/name on VNA Care’s website - over 90,000 users annually Full-page, black & white advertisement in event program book High visibility during the Heroes Gala 1 table (10 guests) BENEFACTOR $5,000 Logo/name in the event program and projected during the evening/li> Logo/name recognition in VNA Care's newsletters and publications - circulation of 20,000 Half-page, black & white advertisement in program book 1 table (10 guests) SUPPORTER $3,000 Name recognition in VNA Care's newsletters and publications - circulation of 20,000 Sponsor name listing in the event program and projected during the event Five reserved seats ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Full-page ad (4.5”W x 7.5”H) $1,000 Half-page ad (4.5”W x 3 .625”H) $500 *Response deadline for inclusion on event invitation is July 25. Ads are due by August 15. Our Honor Roll of Heroes Agios Sonia L. Alleyne, MPA John Auerbach, MBA Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD Diane Bergeron JudyAnn Bigby, MD Joshua Boger, PhD Tony Coles, MD Joseph Coughlin, PhD Thomas A. Croswell Sandra L. Fenwick Matthew Fishman Joanne Handy, RN, MS James W. Hunt, Jr., PhD IBM Watson Health Larry Jasinski Jackie Jenkins-Scott Paula Johnson, MD, MPH Patricia Joyce, RN Patricia Kelleher Joseph Kennedy II Secretary of State John F. Kerry Cleve Killingsworth Carolyn Markey Mayor Thomas M. Menino Michael Minogue Dolores Mitchell Moderna Mutual of America National Grid Rich Rakowski Dr. Joan Y. Reede Shepard Remis, Esq. James Roosevelt, Jr. Pierantonio Russo, MD, FCPP, FAAP Jill Shah Steven Strongwater, MD Kevin Tabb, MD Henri A. Termeer Third Rock Ventures Mark Levin Kevin Starr Robert Tepper, MD Elaine Ullian Ronald L. Walker II Kate Walsh, MPH Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD Lynn Wiatrowski Robert Witzburg, MD Ellen M. Zane Meet Our 2022 Committee HONORARY GALA CHAIRS Joshua Boger, PhD Founder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Amy Boger, MD Ceramic Artist HONORARY GALA COMMITTEE Edward J. Benz Jr, MD President & CEO Emeritus Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Kevin B. Churchwell, MD President & CEO Boston Children's Hospital Joyce Cummings Co-founder Cummings Foundation Catherine D'Amato President & CEO The Greater Boston Food Bank Laurie H. Glimcher, MD President & CEO Dana-Farber Cancer Institute John R. Greed Chairman, President & CEO Mutual of America Robert S.D. Higgins, MD President Brigham and Women's Hospital Deval Patrick Managing Director Bain Capital Diane Patrick Senior Counsel Ropes & Gray M. Lee Pelton, PhD President & CEO The Boston Foundation Steven Strongwater, MD President & CEO Atrius Health Kate Walsh President & CEO Boston Medical Center GALA EMCEE Dr. Mallika Marshall Medical Reporter, WBZ-TV/CBS Boston Urgent Care Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital GALA COMMITTEE Linda Hope Springer, Board Chair Right Management Renee Picard Walsh, Committee Chair Mutual of America Debra Angeloni-Reilly Barbara Belony, CNP Mass General Brigham Catherine Bendeck, RN, BSN VNA Care Charlotte Bolster, DPT VNA Care Donna Dupee Marriott International Dr. Catherine Frasco, DPT VNA Care Rod Hemingway, MS-OTR/L VNA Care Patricia Kelleher Home Care Alliance of Mass. Jessica Piper, APRN VNA Care Michelle Sofi Maura Vitello, RN, BSN Bayada Nubia Whitaker Forma Therapeutics Laura Wise VNA Care FUND THE MISSION AMBASSADOR David Brown Executive Director The Cam Neely Foundation 2021 Sponsors We are grateful to the following businesses and individuals for their generosity: Presenting Sponsors ($25,000) Trustee Sponsors ($15,000) Patron Sponsors ($10,000) Benefactors ($5,000) Supporters ($3,000) The Wise Family — Bob, Marni & Laura Wise Share this page Quick Links Donate OnlineMemorial & Tribute Gifts Donate Stocks & Securities Leave a Legacy Sign Up for Newsletter VNA Care's Mission and Vision Our Mission: We provide the right care with kindness and compassion every day for every person we serve. Our Vision: Transforming Care to Improve Lives