Thank You for Joining Us!

Thank you to all the sponsors, community members, and friends who joined us for the Legacy of Leading Gala on October 16th, as we honored individuals whose vision and leadership have shaped a more inclusive, vibrant, and equitable Boston. We truly appreciate your support of Boston Senior Home Care and our mission of providing compassionate services and supports to older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. See you next year!

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Gala Honorees

Boston Senior Home Care takes great pride in recognizing the community leaders who have made a profound impact through their dedication to service and the community, providing vital support to those in need. Their steadfast dedication has uplifted marginalized communities and continues to inspire others to unite in the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive society.

The Patricia A. Lynch
Excellence in Public Service Award

Dr. John E. McDonough
Professor of the Practice of Public Health
Department of Health Policy and Management
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Community Advocacy Award

Suzanne Lee
Community Activist
Co-founder of the Chinese Progressive Association

Special Guest: Mayor Michelle Wu

Mayor Michelle Wu
City of Boston

We are thrilled to announce that Mayor Michelle Wu will be joining us to present Suzanne Lee with the Community Advocacy Award. The mayor’s presence is a powerful testament to Suzanne’s decades of tireless advocacy for Boston’s communities and her extraordinary impact on our city. We appreciate Mayor Wu’s commitment to supporting Boston Senior Home Care and the transformational leaders who stand for compassion, equity, and justice.

Master of Ceremonies

Candy O’Terry

Known as Boston’s Beloved Radio Voice, Candy O is a member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. An award-winning radio broadcaster, podcaster, master interviewer, and singer, her music has been played around the world.  She and her daughter Colleen are the co-authors of the illustrated children’s series, Nelson’s Garden.

A master interviewer, Candy O has provided a platform for the stories of nearly 1000 women from every walk of life. Her weekly series The Story Behind Her Success is heard throughout the US and around the world.  A regular contributor to Pink Chair Storytellers Magazine, Candy is a lifelong advocate in the fight against breast cancer. A recent survivor herself, she is the proud recipient of the Ellie Popkin Award from The Ellie Fund. In the spring of 2025, Candy honored her friend’s dying wish by launching the Sweet Melissa Fund to provide emergency help to women in crisis.

The consummate performer, Candy never met a microphone she didn’t love!

Live Music

Brian De Lorenzo

“Top-Ten of New York Cabaret” and Talent America “Performer of the Year” Brian De Lorenzo is an award-winning singer, actor, and songwriter equally at home in nightclubs, concert halls, and theatres. He has performed at venues in London; New York; Chicago; San Francisco; Rochester; Durango, CO; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Madrid; Tuscany; Sicily; on cruise ships in the Mediterranean and Alaska; and all over New England. He has worked at Boston Senior Home Care since 2013.

Brian has been a featured performer with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the Parkway Concert Orchestra, and the Little Apple Big Band. Beverly Creasey of Cabaret Scenes Magazine said, “there are good shows and there are great shows, but once in a blue moon you’re at a cabaret and you know something extraordinary is going on.”

Brian’s first “big band” album, Toast of the Town, Vol. 1 was released in June. “Nostalgic, romantic, buoyant, sincere, and solid: that’s what you get with singer Brian De Lorenzo and his new album.” – Rob Lester, Talkin’ Broadway. Toast of the Town, Vol. 2 will be released in 2026.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your support of the Legacy of Leading Gala fuels our passion and encourages us to continue doing important work to support our community. Together, we can make an even greater impact and build a thriving future for everyone.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Here are three ways you can support our gala and mission:

1. Sponsorship

To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, visit our online sponsorship and advertisement page, our mail-in sponsorship opportunities form, or our mail-in advertisement opportunities form.

2. Tickets

Ticket sale dates:

General Admission tickets: September 3rd – October 15th

3. Donate

Consider making a donation to support our ongoing efforts to provide vital services and resources to those in need.

Together, we can make a difference in the community and in the lives of those we care for. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for a night of inspiration, joy, and celebration!

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We are beyond grateful to the event sponsors whose generous support enables us to provide essential services to those in need.

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