On September 9, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) hosted a delightful full-day event to raise critical funds for VNA Health. Last year, the value of VNA’s charity care was nearly $4 million; including $1.6 million for its hospice, Serenity House; $1.4 million for its Home Health and Home Hospice programs; and more than $700,000 for its Palliative Care program.
A lively champagne brunch reception at the Club kicked off the fun-filled day for the 300 guests, complete with steel drum music by Ross Harper. A short program included the singing of the national anthem by David Gonzales and a warm welcome from SBYC Commodore David Sadecki.
The event began 19 years ago to help the community, Sadecki explained, noting how widespread the use of VNA Health’s services is in the community and how VNA Health delivers trusted and compassionate care when it is needed most. Over the years, the event has raised more than $2.2 million for the nonprofit (formerly known as Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care).