I Remember Mama

The luncheon featured Boston’s own Emily Rooney as keynote speaker. Ms. Rooney, a well-known local  host on WGBH, shared stories about her family and the important women in her life. Andrew Slack, a comedian, motivational speaker and co-founder of the Harry Potter Alliance was the special guest speaker at the event. Perhaps one of the most entertaining moments of the night came when Andrew was unexpectedly asked to rap on stage causing him to begin freestyle rap, as the crowd clapped along.

This year, Volunteers of America Massachusetts initiated the first ever “Susan Wornick & Myrna Billian Community Leadership Award.” The first annual Community Leadership Award was presented to WCVB, Channel 5 news anchor Susan Wornick and her mother, Myrna Billian for all of their years of support for Volunteers of America and the community. Susan has been the special guest host for I Remember Mama for more than 15 years.

Other special guests at the event included nearly 200 elderly women from the Boston area, as Volunteers of America treated them to a special lunch and some entertainment in the city. The women are honored by the organization each year for Mother’s Day. Also, joining the women for lunch was Commissioner of Elder Affairs for the city of Boston, Emily Shea. This was the second year Commissioner Shea joined in the festivities.

Other guests included CEO and President of Volunteers of America Massachusetts, Thomas Bierbaum and many donors and supporters of the organization.

Thank you to all of our donors & volunteers! Without you this luncheon would not be possible. And a special thanks to the MBTA for providing transportation for many of guests.

Thank you so much to all of our Corporate Sponsors!
Your support for this luncheon & Volunteers of America is greatly appreciated!