Please Join Us in Honoring our Heroes
Help us Recognize those who are Making a Difference
As this year's Passion for Caring Gala Chairs, we are honored to leverage this annual event help raise awareness of the heroic acts taking place every day to help move our community forward. From delivering goods that are desperately needed to caring for patients, or mobilizing others to advance social justice, these acts are having a tremendous impact and inspiring others. We hope that you will share these inspiring stories by nominating a hero or heroes today.
Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD & Alisa Valudes Whyte, Senior Partner and CEO of the Merritt Group
About the Cause
Since 1977, Capital Caring Health has improved care for those facing life-limiting illness through direct support of patients and their families, public education and advocacy. Capital Caring Health is the largest nonprofit hospice and advanced illness care provider serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., providing nearly $3 million in charitable care to families in need annually.
Capital Caring is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID Number is 54-1920770.
The 2020 Passion for Caring Gala: Honoring the Heroes Among Us will be a virtual event that recognizes local healthcare, community, and social justice heroes, nominated by members of the community, who have made a significant impact during the COVID-19 crisis or through their fight for racial equity. The Gala campaign will recognize heroes from three categories – healthcare, community (delivery personnel, grocery workers, etc.), and social justice (advocate, community leader, etc.).
The nominations will culminate on the virtual Gala at 7 p.m. on October 3, with a presentation of the Passion for Caring Award to a winner from each category. Throughout the Gala weekend, community members will be able to support Capital Caring Health’s COVID-19 recovery efforts by participating in an online auction and pledge drive. Participants will also have the opportunity to view a special Gala video program that will feature messages from the President and CEO, Gala Chairs, Passion for Caring Award Recipients, and other special guests.
The virtual Gala is FREE and open to the public. With your help, we can ensure care continues for the most vulnerable members of our community. To view the Gala program on October 3 or place a bid in the auction, click here.
For questions about the campaign, please email specialevents@capitalcaring.org.