Arlington Resident Helps Visiting Nurse Association of Boston Raise Over $300,000

Photo Credit: Roger Farrington/From left: VNA of Boston’s Heroes in Health Care Host Committee included Debra Angeloni, co-chair; Donna Dupee, member and Arlington resident; and Renee Picard Walsh, co-chair

ARLINGTON, MA - Arlington resident Donna Dupee helped the Visiting Nurse Association of Boston’s annual Heroes in Health Care Gala to a second record-breaking year in a row, according to gala organizers. The recent benefit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boston, raised over $300,000.

VNA of Boston,established in 1886, is 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.

Dupee served on the gala’s Host Committee. Over the past decade, according to VNA officials, the Heroes in Health Care Gala has raised over $2 million in funding for VNA of Boston’s patient care and support for vulnerable, underserved populations through the nonprofit’s Maternal Child Health Program and Charitable Care Fund.

“We are truly grateful for the unwavering support of our volunteers, friends, and partners,” said Laura Wise, manager of Fund Development, in a statement. “Their generosity is helping VNA of Boston change lives.”

The event also honors individuals who have made profound and sustained contributions to the health and well-being of the citizens in our community. Dr. Edward Benz Jr., president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Larry Jasinski, CEO of ReWalk Robotics; and Third Rock Ventures’ founders Mark Levin, Kevin Starr and Dr. Robert Tepper.

For more information, contact Laura Wise, manager of fund development, at 617-886-6460.

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