Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Season’s Catering
Township of Washington, NJ

Open Bar Cocktail Hour, Buffet Lunch, Keynote Speaker – Dr. Chris Pernell, Volunteer Recognition Program, Heroes Giving Moment

Business Attire

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For BVMI’s Heroes of Healthcare Luncheon

Volunteers have always been the heart of BVMI.

Since 2009, more than 750 volunteers, past and present, have given their time and talent, to provide compassionate lifesaving care to thousands of patients. They are our healthcare heroes who’ve gone above and beyond to improve lives and strengthen our community.

Registration for BVMI's Heroes of Healthcare Luncheon is now closed.

For last-minute ticket inquiries, please call 201-518-8488  

Can’t make it? You can still make a difference!

Be the hero in someone’s life.
Give the gift of good health.

Your generosity provides free high quality healthcare to working low income adults in Bergen County. 

Behind every life changed is a community of heroes. 

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Celebrating Heroes of Healthcare

This year, BVMI proudly honors all volunteers, past and present, whose compassion and expertise have transformed the lives of thousands of patients over 17 years.

“It’s the patients themselves who inspire me to volunteer. The moments that remind me why this work matters are when patients return with gratitude in their hearts and eyes, telling me they feel so much better.”
– Grishma Parikh, MD

Tickets, Tributes, and Ad Journal Packages

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promotional Opportunities

Interested in Sponsorship?

Make an impact as a sponsor and support healthcare access in our community. For more information, please contact Development Associate, Caren Orozco at 201-518-8483 or BVMIevents@bvmi.net and download our sponsorship brochure for more details!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Your support makes Heroes of Healthcare—and lasting impact—possible!
Thank you for helping shape the future of accessible healthcare.

Presenting

Healthcare Hero

Equity Champions

Lifeline Leadership

Access Advocate

Keynote

Impact Partner

Hero Recognition

Thank you to our Luncheon Committee

Michael G. Faust, MD
Valley Medical Group

Karina Malysheva, Secretary
Senior Vice President
M&T Bank

Julie Karcher, Chair
Senior Vice Presisdent
Valley Health System / Valley Medical Group
Retired

Cheryl Reiner
Owner, The Finer Details

Thomas Ahlborn, MD
Valley Medical Group – Retired

Mitch Rubinoff, MD
Valley Medical Group – Retired

For more information about BVMI Heroes of Healthcare Luncheon, please contact:

Caren Orozco, Development Associate at BVMIevents@bvmi.net or 201-518-8483

Gifts of Stock

BVMI welcomes the contribution of securities!

Click below for detailed instructions on how to electronically transfer (DTC) the securities you wish to donate from your brokerage account.