VNA Care’s Annual Heroes in Health Care Honors Dr. Jon Bloom, Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet and Dr. Camille Preston

VNA Care, the first organized visiting nurse association in the United States, raised $215,000 for patient care services during the annual Heroes in Health Care Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston.

Heroes in Health Care is VNA Care’s signature fundraising event in support of essential funding for home health and hospice care for patients and their families across Massachusetts. Among the philanthropists and businesses supporting this year’s gala were Presenting Sponsors and Honorary Chairs Drs. Joshua and Amy Boger and Presenting Sponsor Mutual of America.

"We are inspired by the commitment of our generous sponsors. Thank you for driving our mission forward. Philanthropic support is critical in helping VNA Care meet the growing needs of our patients, and through our donors’ meaningful generosity, Heroes in Health Care has raised $4.7 million over the years,” said Laura Wise, manager of fund development.

During the Gala, Latoyia Edwards of NBC Boston and NECN, the event emcee, presented the Heroes Awards to Dr. Jon Bloom, MD, Co-Founder & CEO of Podimetrics, Dr. Yvonne Greenstreet, MD, CEO of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, and Dr. Camille Preston, PhD, author and Founder & CEO of AIM Leadership.

Brockton resident Eisha George helped ensure the success of this vital fundraiser as a member of the Heroes in Health Care Gala Committee. These dedicated volunteers joined a powerful community of friends and supporters for this annual celebration of VNA Care’s home health and hospice care services.

VNA Care has a 139-year history of providing health care in patients’ homes. The nonprofit provides a comprehensive range of home health, palliative, and hospice care in more than 200 Eastern and Central Massachusetts communities in addition to end-of-life care at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. VNA Care is able to provide its numerous nursing and patient care services through the generous support of individual and corporate supporters. To learn about sponsoring the 2026 Gala, please contact Laura Wise, manager of fund development, at 617-886-6460 or Laura_Wise@vnacare.org.