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Benefit Raises Over $10,000 for Tippett Home
Author Laura Zigman (left) and benefit
co-chair Suzanne Skolnick
VNA Care Network & Hospice raised more than $10,000 in support of the Campaign for the Tippett Home during a recent reception and silent auction at the Needham Historical Society.
VNA Care Network & Hospice opened the Stanley R. Tippett Home in 1994 to provide compassionate end-of-life care in homelike surroundings. Patients and their loved ones receive emotional, spiritual, physical, and practical support to help them live as fully as possible.
The residence was originally built in 1908 and has undergone only moderate updates in the past century. The Campaign for the Tippett Home aims to raise $2 million for major renovations and repairs to ensure the home’s future.
Laura Zigman, author of the national bestseller Animal Husbandry and contributor to The New York Times and The Huffington Post, spoke to the nearly 100 attendees about the “amazing care” her family received at the Tippett Home. Three generations gathered at the residence to be with Laura’s mother, Bernice, who had pancreatic cancer. (Read or watch a video about their experience.)
“Your sense of relief is an enormous thing because your loved one is comfortable … and your family is all together,” said Laura.
Susan Young, director fund development, said, “We’re fortunate to have so many generous neighbors helping us work towards the $2 million goal. Every gift will enable us to care for local residents during their end-of-life journey.”
The benefit committee was co-chaired by Needham resident Sally Toran and Wellesley resident Suzanne Skolnick. They were joined on the committee by Needham residents Alison and Peter Atallah, Mary and Gerald Corcoran, Gloria and Michael Greis, Maureen and Ron McCaffrey, MaryBeth and Jack Piersiak, Pam and Mike Piersiak, Cathy and John Romeo, Mary Ellen and Dave Stevenson, and Richard Toran and Wellesley resident Bob Skolnick.
Auction and reception items were generously donated by: A New Leaf Natural Foods and Vitamins; AAA Southern New England; Anthony's Barber Shop; Ardan MedSpa and Salon; Bertucci's Italian Restaurant; Big Picture Framing; Black Sheep Knitting Company; Blue on Highland; China Fair, Inc.; Closet Exchange; Suzanne Comer and Michael Razza; Gilbert W. Cox, Jr./Cox & Cox; Crosby Jewelers; Deb Hoss Knits; Dellaria Salons; E. A. Davis Department Store; Elizabeth Grady Salon; Harvey's Hardware; Hillcrest Gardens; Doug Gordon; Joan Holst; Fred Jamieson; Jimmy's Coiffures; Joel's Gifts and Collections at Needham Square; KoKo Fit Club of Needham; Judith and Jack Kordash; Learning Express; Steve Lewis; Masala Art; Michelson's Shoes; Needham Family Practice Associates; Needham Florist; Needham Garden Center and Power Equipment; North Hill; Not Your Average Joe's; One 2 One Bodyscapes; Pacini's Italian Eatery; Perennial Designs; Petit Robert Bistro; Pam and Mike Piersiak; Rich Piltch, A.R.S. Services, Inc.; Pollywogs Children's Boutique; Roche Bros. Supermarkets; Sculpture Hair Studio and Day Spa; Segaloff's Jewelers; The Skolnicks; Starbucks; Stone Hearth Pizza; Sweet Corner; Taylor's Stationery, Inc.; TD Garden and Garden Neighborhood Charities; The Grey Goose; The Art Emporium; The Ceramics Program at the Office for the Arts at Harvard; The Chateau; The Hairdressers at Village Square; Upper Falls Wine and Spirits; Volante Farms; Beverly Van Orman; and Village Fish.
Support the Campaign for the Tippett Home
For more information or to make a donation, visit the Campaign for the Tippett Home page or contact Susan Young, director of fund development, at 888-663-3688, ext. 1370 or syoung@vnacarenetwork.org.
Posted: Oct. 17, 2011