2021Virtual GalaHealth, justice, and partnership

October 6, 2021 | 7pm

Welcome

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Conor Shapiro President & CEO Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Dear Friends,

Thank you for joining us for our 2021 Virtual Gala.

This August, I worked on the ground at St. Boniface Hospital to help coordinate the earthquake relief effort. I was deeply moved to see our entire staff rise to meet yet another extraordinary challenge.

I am delighted to honor their heroism and bravery by sharing their accomplishments from the last year, made possible by your invaluable support.

Throughout 2021, we combatted a surge in COVID-19 cases while fighting for—and winning—access to vaccines for our staff and patients.

We navigated global stockouts and dangerous unrest to ensure vital medications and supplies reached the people who needed them.

And in the wake of the earthquake, we immediately provided survivors with life-saving care. We will continue to be there for every survivor for the duration of their recovery, no matter how long it takes.

You have been a critical part of our team, every step of the way. Despite the continued impact the pandemic has had in your life, you ensured we had the resources we needed to meet every challenge.

I hope that you enjoy this evening’s program and that you take pride in all that you have helped us accomplish. We are truly grateful.

Program of Events

WelcomeBeth Floor and G. Barrie Landry, Gala Co-Chairs

A Message from our HostsDr. Inobert Pierre, Director General Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Conor Shapiro, President & CEO Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Providing Care in Times of CrisisHealth Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Fixing Bones Saves Lives: Orthopedics at HEI/SBHDr. Inobert Pierre, Director General Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Dr. George Dyer, Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Stories of Hope and HealingPatients from St. Boniface Hospital

Honoring Father John UnniKaren Keating Ansara, Board Chair | New England International Donors

Called to Help: Father John Unni’s Commitment to Haiti Fr. John Unni, Pastor | Saint Cecilia Parish

Fund-a-NeedDr. Inobert Pierre, Director General Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Conor Shapiro, President & CEO Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Closing RemarksDr. Inobert Pierre, Director General Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Conor Shapiro, President & CEO Health Equity International / St. Boniface Hospital

Our Honoree

Pastor, Saint Cecilia Parish

Father John Unni

Father John Unni has been pastor at Boston’s Saint Cecilia Parish for the past 17 years. There, he has focused his ministry on education, health, and spiritual growth—especially for those who are marginalized and impoverished. As a young man, Fr. Unni visited Haiti; this trip had a profound impact on his life and continues to guide his notions of equity and justice. He believes that as a priest, he is called to help people understand the important roles compassion and generosity can, and should, play in all our lives.

Fr. Unni has lent his unique talents to Health Equity International/St. Boniface Hospital’s Board of Directors since 2014, bringing both passion and levity to the work. He is also currently serving as a prestigious Barr Fellow. We are grateful to Fr. John for his partnership and his tireless support of the people of southern Haiti.

The Year in Numbers

Amid the earthquake, COVID-19 pandemic, and civil unrest, patients have come to St. Boniface Hospital because they trust us to provide the lifesaving care they need.

3,678

Earthquake survivors received care at SBH and at mobile clinics

4,048

Births

898

NICU admissions

4,958

Surgical procedures

146,331

Outpatient visits

65,351

Patients educated, tested, and treated for COVID-19

9,052

Emergency room visits

13,303

Childhood vaccine doses administered

Event Sponsors

Patron

Anonymous (2) A friend of St. Boniface Hospital and Fr. Unni Michelle and Bob Atchinson BANCEL Foundation

Thomas and Nancy Conway Charitable Trust G. Barrie Landry, Landry Family Foundation Lisa and Jim Valone

Partner

The Ansara Family Fund at theBoston Foundation

Kate and Mike Ascione Jon and Pat Baker Jack and Eileen Connors Patrick and Elizabeth Dunn Jackie and Bill Egan Michael and Barbara Eisenson

Bill and Joyce Fletcher The Floor Family Bill and Maura Haney Jeff and Gerry Lynch and Family Peter Lynch Saint Cecilia Parish Stephen Quigley and

Alicia M. Cooney

Thank you for your generous support of Health Equity International’s 2021 event!

Benefactor

Anonymous The Archer and Hartmann Families Michael and Maureen ChampaJeffrey A. Choney and

Pamela Dippel ChoneyGloria and Charles Clough Diane Currier and Bill Mayer Brackett and Kathy Denniston Samuel and Alexandra Epee-Bounya Nicole Parent Haughey and

Philip C. Haughey, Jr.

Bob and Christie Hedges Barbara and Amos Hostetter Diane and Al Kaneb Susan Littlefield and Martin Roper The Mahoney Family Kip and Dave Melville Partners in Health Maureen and Michael Ruettgers The Robert B. Segel and Janice L.

Sherman Family Foundation Brendan and Kerry Swords

Friend

Anonymous Maureen Arkle and Neil Fitzpatrick Matthew Bellanich Lynn Black and David Barash Victoria and Thomas Bond / Greg and Susan Connolly Kate and Chuck Brizius Brown Advisory Build Health International David and Gay Campbell Tracey and John Cannistraro and Family Sam Coluccio Stephanie and James CornellMichael and Eliza Crimmings Todd Cronan

Michele David and Steve Von Lichtenberg Michael and Ellen Davin Patricia Mary Dinneen James and Donna DownJonathan and Maureen Ellis Susan Luick Good and Fred Good Sue and Michael Hazard Sharon and Brian McNally Gerald J. Osterman Daphne Petri and Paul Schwartz Bill Sheehan Jean C. Tempel Charles A. Walsh IIIAndrew and Bonnie Weiss Wolf & Company, P.C.

Listing as of September 24, 2021

Sponsor Messages

G. Barrie Landry, Landry Family Foundation

“We are made for goodness. We are made for love. We are made for friendliness. We are made for togetherness. We are made to tell the world that there are no outsiders. All are welcome: black, white, red, yellow, rich, poor, educated, not educated, male, female, gay, straight, all, all, all. We all belong to this family, this human family, God’s family.”

— Desmond Tutu

The Ansara Family Fund at the Boston Foundation

It has been an honor to support the exceptional team at Health Equity International and to help bring greater dignity through health care for the people of Haiti.

The Archer and Hartmann Families

Dear Father John, Thank you for your unwavering support of Haiti and for your commitment to great organizations like Health Equity International that help build and improve the access to and quality of healthcare for the people of Haiti.

Barbara and Amos Hostetter

Congratulations, Fr. John! Your compassion, dedication, and humor are essential assets to all of the important endeavors in which you engage. We are so proud to see a beacon of community hope and service like you celebrated on this important night. And thank you to all of the amazing HEI and SBH team members for tirelessly delivering quality care to all who entered your doors during this most challenging year.

Brendan and Kerry Swords

Fr. John Unni counsels all of us with the following wisdom: “Do your job; make the world a better place”, and Fr. John role models that in his own work. St. Boniface Hospital in Haiti makes the world a better place.

Charles A. Walsh III

John, your nonjudgmental approach and openness inspires all of us to believe in the goodness of God. Your homilies are straightforward from the heart (albeit a little long ;) and remind us that we need to be active “doers” helping those in need. You live that example and instill the same in those who know you. Thank you for reigniting my faith in the Church and man.

The Floor Family

We are deeply grateful to have Father John’s and Health Equity International’s compassionate leadership in the world. They set an example for all of us to stand up for the most vulnerable and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. We are so very thankful for their tireless work.

Tracey and John Cannistraro and Family

Congratulations Dr. and Fr. John!

Jean C. Tempel

Congratulations to Fr. John, Conor Shapiro, and the entire Health Equity International/St. Boniface Hospital team. Your longtime, sustained support for the people of Haiti has made a huge difference in the lives of so many. We are humbled by your awesome care for these often-forgotten people.

Roy and Gail Greenwald

Father John continues to bring such passion and energy to HEI and the mission of the hospital, that it is a privilege to be able to help support his efforts and those of the entire team. In the end, an organization is only as powerful as the people who drive it forward. Thank you for your time and efforts in doing this, and helping HEI meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Patricia Mary Dinneen

Enthusiastic CONGRATULATIONS and GRATITUDE for HEI and Father Unni. Now, more than ever, we need HEI and wonderful spiritual, practical and dedicated leaders like Father Unni to build a more just, equitable, compassionate and healthy future–not only for the people of Haiti but for the whole world!

Michele David, MD

I offer my sincere congratulations to Fr. John Unni, tonight’s honoree. His service to the community in Massachusetts and Haiti is an inspiration. His passion for justice is admirable. I value his warm presence and his insights on the board of Health Equity International.

Bill and Maura Haney

Dear John and Health Equity International,

We are truly honored to contribute to your wonderful mission. Our hearts swell!

Best Wishes, Bill and Maura

Brackett and Kathy Denniston

Father John is a remarkable person, who we are privileged to know and to honor at this great event. He is charismatic, caring, down-to-earth, human and loving. He inspires us with his heart and, in a world where this is rare, he inspires us with his divinity.

We are proud to know Father John and to honor him for all he has done for Health Equity and so many in need of his devotion.

Kate and Mike Ascione

Health Equity Int.’s mission is so important in our world today. Thank you for all you do to help all the people of Haiti. Thank you Fr John for all the good you bring into our world. Your humor, honesty and faith have helped all of us.

Nicole Parent Haughey and Philip C. Haughey, Jr.

Congratulations Father John Unni! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to health, justice and equity and for all you do to make the world a better place. You lead by example every day and are an inspiration to us all!

Susan Luick Good and Fred Good

With deep appreciation and thanks to Father John for his longtime commitment to social justice and compassion for the most vulnerable among us, and for his work with Health Equity International to assure that vital health services are available for the people of Haiti.

Brown Advisory

Sam Coluccio

Thank you Father John for your spiritual guidance and leadership at St C’s and your support of HEI/SBI.

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Maureen Arkle and Neil Fitzpatrick

In appreciation of all you do to support Health Equity’s mission.

Jackie and Bill Egan

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” —Theodore Roosevelt

Congratulations to Father John Unni. Thank you for being such a loving and caring person.

Jeffrey A. Choney and Pamela Dippel Choney

We honor the dedication and expertise of the talented staff of St. Boniface Hospital and pay tribute to the inspirational leadership and service of Father John Unni.

Kate and Chuck Brizius

Father John — Health Equity International picked the perfect 2021 honoree! There aren’t enough hours in the day to equal what you give to others. We don’t know how you do it all. Thank you for everything you do for our community and for so many others in Haiti. You are an inspiration of love and kindness.

Bill Sheehan

Haiti, in its time of need, is well served because of Health Equity International and wonderful people like Fr. John, Conor, and so many others.

Gloria and Charles Clough

Dear Fr. Unni, Thank you for everything you do!!

Gerald J. Osterman

A message from a tired old priest to a young buck... Congratulations and thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of HEI. Your efforts to help make the extraordinary work of HEI for God’s poorest possible. Ad multos annos!

Stephen Quigley and Alicia M. Cooney

Thank you, Father John and Health Equity International for providing essential health services to the people of Haiti, especially the most vulnerable, during these tragic times. With best wishes and blessings toward your continued good work.

Michael and Barbara Eisenson

Our deepest thanks to the team at HEI for the great work that you do, and to our friend Father John for his support of HEI and the people of Haiti. Nou swete w bonn chans!

Sharon and Brian McNally

It seems that the people of Haiti never get a break; they are confronted with numerous challenges to their health and well-being at every turn. Enter Health Equity International and Father John Unni and their courageous and dedicated work on behalf of Haiti’s most vulnerable citizens. Congratulations on your amazing work and the hope and healing you provide to people in desperate need of both.

Patrick and Elizabeth Dunn

We are honored to help celebrate Father John Unni and Health Equity International’s tireless work to protect human rights in our community and our world. Thank you for serving and inspiring all of us.

Victoria and Thomas Bond

Sending our warmest regards to Fr. John Unni and the Health Equity International/St. Boniface Hospital team. Thank you for all you have done during a tremendously difficult year for Haiti.

Build Health International Congratulations to Father John Unni with gratitude for your 30-year commitment to the people of Haiti and deep partnership with Health Equity International and Build Health International. Your compassion and passion for social justice inspires us to bring accessible, dignified and high-quality healthcare to Haiti and beyond.

Bob and Christie Hedges

With special thanks and appreciation to Fr. John Unni, for your passionate dedication to the mission of Health Equity International. Your commitment to treating all people, especially the most vulnerable, with dignity and respect, is critical to HEI’s success in ensuring access to high-quality and compassionate healthcare to the people of Haiti and beyond.

Lynn Black and David Barash

John, we are so deeply grateful and inspired by your unwavering support of St. Boniface Hospital and the people of Haiti. The mission of Health Equity International reflects and embraces your commitment, your love, and your grace. Thank you so much, John.

Michael and Eliza Crimmings

Thank you to the incredible team at Health Equity International for their work and dedication to the people of Haiti.

Stephane and Brenda Bancel

We are so grateful for Father Unni’s dedication and grace in working with St. Boniface. His commitment to this important organization shows his deep compassion for the people of Haiti. We are so lucky to have him in this community and in this world.

Michelle and Bob Atchinson

Thank you, Father John, for all you do A. for HEI and B. for all of us who are inspired by your message that every person has value in God’s eyes.

Wolf & Company, P.C.

In appreciation for all of the incredible work that you do to improve health systems in Haiti and beyond.

Jeff and Gerry Lynch and Family

No one says it better than you and always with a smile. Thank you for the generosity of your time and your caring.

Jack and Eileen Connors

Congratulations to Father John Unni on being honored by St. Boniface Hospital/Health Equity International. Your contributions to the work of the organization are immeasurable and the people of Haiti, who have been challenged in so many ways, are fortunate to have you and Health Equity International in their corner. Your dedication to the generous, impactful work that you do is emblematic of the way that you live out your calling.

Saint Cecilia Parish, Bostonis proud to support the good work of

Health Equity Internationalas you honor our pastor,Father John Unni

18 Belvidere Street | Boston | 617.536.4548 | www.stceciliaboston.org

Kip and Dave Melville

Thank you Father Unni and the team at HEI for your undying commitment.

Special Thanks

Board of Directors

Michele David, MD, Board Chair Beth Floor*, Vice Chair/Secretary Jeffrey R. Lynch, Treasurer Conor Shapiro, President & CEO Jim Ansara Lynn Black, MD, MPH Diane Currier Harry Dumay, PhD, MBA

Alexandra Epee-Bounya, MD Paul Farmer, MD, PhD Diane Kaneb Nicole Prudent, MD, MPH Fr. John Unni Nannette Canniff, Emerita G. Barrie Landry*, Emerita Fr. Jerry Osterman, Emeritus

Special thanks to

Access AV BCG Connect Aimee Corrigan Beth Floor G. Barrie Landry

Denez McAdoo Daymian Mejia Jessica Obert Raygun Saint Cecilia Parish

Photos courtesy of

Gilles Poteau Nadia Todres

*Gala Co-Chairs

Health Equity International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization

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