Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a trusted provider of home- and community based services, is pleased to announce Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI) as its Diamond Sponsor for its upcoming Legacy of Leading Gala: Transforming Communities Through Service celebration on October 16, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Boston.
BSHC will honor two distinguished community leaders at this year’s gala:
• Dr. John E. McDonough, Professor of the Practice of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and key architect of healthcare reform legislation, will receive BSHC’s Patricia A. Lynch Excellence in Public Service Award for his work improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
• Suzanne Lee, President Emeritus of the Chinese Progressive Association, will be presented with the Community Advocacy Award for decades of service promoting immigrant rights and community development.
This year’s gala comes amid increasing demand for caregiving services and potential federal funding cuts. BSHC provides essential services for 12,000 older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers annually. The involvement of PLAN of MA & RI highlights the importance of specialized financial planning services that offer robust support for families navigating complex caregiving journeys.
The highly anticipated annual fundraiser brings together more than 250 community advocates and state leaders, with proceeds supporting older adults, people with disabilities, grandparents raising grandchildren, and family caregivers. Candy O’Terry, a Massachusetts Hall of Fame broadcaster, will emcee the event.