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Community making strides to reopen Owatonna's Hospice House
10/10/24 at 03:00 AMCommunity making strides to reopen Owatonna's Hospice House Owatonna People's Press, Faribault, MN; by Annie Harman; 10/8/24 ... Allan and Randee Radel smiled as they remembered the days they relied on the Homestead Hospice House to care for Randee’s mother, Kaye Mahlman, during the final days of her life. “It was wonderful. It was good for her, and it was good for the family,” Randee said, looking at the house as visitors strolled inside. ... It has been more than a year since the Hospice House has cared for a patient, but there is movement being made to open the doors once again as a full-service residential hospice care facility. And thanks to the Radels, that dreaming has taken a significant step toward reality. The couple handed over a check this week to the HHH Board to put toward the $850,000 fundraising goal to reopen the house. While the couple has decided they’d rather just call it a “very generous donation,” in lieu of sharing the actual number, those involved in the fundraising efforts are not shy to say with confidence that, thanks to the Radels and others like them, they are making “significant progress” in reaching that goal. ...
SBL Hospice Binga raises record amount for endowment
10/09/24 at 03:00 AMSBL Hospice Binga raises record amount for endowment Cromwell Media; by SBL Hospice; 10/8/24 Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Hospice Binga event raised a record amount on September 3, netting more than $33,000 to support the Willow Breeze Hospice House Endowment. Since opening in January, Willow Breeze offers a beautiful home-like atmosphere where skilled care is provided to people in East Central and Southern Illinois to stay during their final days while also offering amenities for their families who visit. Earnings from the endowment help those with limited resources pay for their stay.
Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament raises nearly $225,000
10/09/24 at 03:00 AMHospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament raises nearly $225,000 Southern Maryland News Net; 10/7/24 With a long list of sponsors, volunteers and more than 250 golfers to thank for it, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s annual Golf Tournament was a fantastic success. It raised nearly $225,000 for the not-for-profit that serves Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties. No doubt the venue and joyful attitude accompanied by food, drinks and giveaways helped to make it another successful year. Held Sept. 26 at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, the tournament offered hospitality that began with an omelet bar in the morning, shrimp, oysters and bourbon along with grilled lunch at the turn and a gourmet awards banquet to cap off the day.
VIA Health Partners - NC & SC: Donate to Hurricane Helene Relief Fund
10/08/24 at 02:00 AMVIA Health Partners - NC & SC: Donate to Hurricane Helene Relief Fund VIA Health Partners, formerly Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, NC; contact Tara Connelly, VP & Chief Growth Officer; 10/7/24 At VIA Health Partners our people are our strength. Recently, so many of our people – hospice & palliative care patients, their families, staff members, and volunteers – have experienced unimaginable hardship at the hands of Hurricane Helene. Our clinical staff continue to serve their patients despite ongoing challenges to themselves and their respective families. In response to this growing need, VIA Health Partners has launched a Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. Donations will be used to support patients, families, and staff members directly impacted by the storm. To help us in our response, please consider donating today. Editor's Note: See this page for a map of the 9 counties in North Carolina and 21 counties in South Carolina counties in VIA's service area that are impacted by Hurricane Helene. On a personal note, Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte provided palliative and hospice care to my Dad through his death, with significant bereavement care for my Mom. Thank you VIA Health Partners for your hospice services past, present and future.
Dame Judi Dench paints watercolour to aid hospice
10/07/24 at 03:00 AMDame Judi Dench paints watercolour to aid hospice BBC, United Kingdom; by Joshua Askew; 10/2/24 A watercolour painted by Dame Judi Dench has helped raise funds for a local hospice that is struggling financially. The Oscar-winning actress' painting of a Scottish landscape - titled Early Sunset Wester Ross - was used to create £150 hand-signed prints. The artworks are being sold in aid of the St. Catherine's Hospice in Crawley, which provides end-of-life care in Sussex and Surrey. "I am thrilled," said Dame Judi. "All the money raised from these limited-edition prints will help provide care for local people." ... Dame Judi is a long-term resident of Outwood in Surrey, which sits in the hospice's catchment area.
Amazon Wish List for 3 hospices impacted by Hurricane Helene
10/07/24 at 02:00 AMAmazon Wish List for 3 hospices impacted by Hurricane HeleneWe have gathered a list of items needed by each of our member organizations that were significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you are interested in donating items, please click on the links below to make a purchase. The items will be shipped directly to the member organization(s). Wish lists from member organizations:
Food with love: A Lafayette kitchen provides meals and 'walks that final walk with families'
10/07/24 at 02:00 AMFood with love: A Lafayette kitchen provides meals and 'walks that final walk with families' Nola.com; by Catherine S. Comeaux; 10/6/24 Approaching retirement, Kent Zerangue had the idea of running a small catering business in his backyard kitchen. A bowl of gumbo changed those plans. Now, from that kitchen, he and a team of volunteers operate Food With Love — a ministry that brings food, love and guidance to hospice families. ... In 2016, as his own father was in hospice care, a neighbor brought over a shrimp and okra gumbo. It not only comforted and fed the family, but it also set Zerangue to think, “Why not just cook for people and give it away? By 2017, he and his wife Susie began doing just that — first for a friend whose son had a stroke, then another whose husband was terminally ill. Word-of-mouth spread and by the end of that year, they were feeding 10 families. They also began leaving food for families in the freezers at Hospice of Acadiana. Knowing the hospice nurses’ workload didn’t always allow time for food delivery, a hospice volunteer coordinator asked Zerangue if he would like to deliver the meals to families. His initially declined since he was content with just cooking. That is, until he realized that the frozen meals weren’t moving as frequently as he was cooking them. ....Editor's note: What a meaningful ministry that surely makes a difference. This can be easy to adapt for you own hospice. Assess needs. Brainstorm ideas. Find partners and sponsors. As this article's title voices, "walk that final walk with families."
Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation awards grants to support older adults in York County
10/02/24 at 03:30 AMKennebunk Savings Bank Foundation awards grants to support older adults in York County Seacoastonline, Kennebunk, ME; 10/1/24 The Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation’s Huntington Common Charitable Fund is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in York County by funding various project proposals from local nonprofits. ... Another grant of $15,000 was awarded to Hospice of Southern Maine, which provides compassionate end-of-life care in York and Cumberland Counties, as well as surrounding areas. The funds will support improvements to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, including new carpeting and flooring, hallway handrails, updated wayfinding signs, and enhanced Wi-Fi.
‘Much-needed hospice … vital to our community:’ Mayor Elizabeth Roy salutes Whitby Hospice breaking ground after 8-year effort, millions raised and tireless efforts by volunteers
10/02/24 at 03:00 AM‘Much-needed hospice … vital to our community:’ Mayor Elizabeth Roy salutes Whitby Hospice breaking ground after 8-year effort, millions raised and tireless efforts by volunteers DurhamRegion.com, Durham, NC: by Tim Kelly; 9/29/24 After many years of hard work and fundraising by dedicated volunteers, Hospice Whitby — Roger Anderson House is about to break ground. For the chief organizers on the committee Hospice Whitby committee, it was time to really enjoy the moment and they made a video to celebrate it. With the building of Whitby’s hospice, the region will have gone from no hospice beds at all to 29 in under five years.
Mercy House of the Southern Tier breaks grounds for $2 million expansion to enhance end of life care
10/02/24 at 03:00 AMMercy House of the Southern Tier breaks grounds for $2 million expansion to enhance end of life care WNBF News Radio; by Traci Taylor; 10/1/24Mercy House of the Southern Tier recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its highly-anticipated $2 million expansion project, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide compassionate care for terminally ill patients and their families during life's most challenging moments. ... Linda Cerra, the Executive Director of Mercy House of the Southern Tier, expressed gratitude towards their hospice partner, Guthrie Hospice of Vestal, along with the Guthrie and UHS Palliative Care teams, Broome Oncology, BGH PCU, and Endwell Family Physicians. Their unwavering support ensures that residents receive the utmost compassionate end-of-life care, embodying the core values of Mercy House.
VFW Post 4019 donates $10K to Hospice [of the Panhandle]
09/27/24 at 03:00 AMVFW Post 4019 donates $10K to Hospice [of the Panhandle] The Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, WV; by Kate Shunney, editor; 9/24/24 The Risinger-Stotler VFW Post 4019 in Berkeley Springs presented a $10,000 check to Hospice of the Panhandle recently – proceeds from a fundraiser the post held to benefit Hospice patients and families. Donors and supporters at the VFW have donated close to $55,000 to Hospice over several years of fundraisers. “We are overwhelmed by their generosity – and they are so grateful for the care that we offer veterans,” said Maria Lorensen, Development Director for Hospice of the Panhandle.
Featured Hospice Fund Raisers: Compiled by Hospice & Palliative Care Today
09/27/24 at 03:00 AMFeatured Hospice Fund Raisers - compiled by Hospice & Palliative Care TodayCompiled from numerous hospice press releases; by Joy Berger, editor; 9/26/24Editor's note: As hospice and palliative care organizations wrap up summer fundraisers and move into autumn events, we have been compiling sample fundraisers, looking for themes, community engagement, success, and creativity. Typically, we post outcomes--after an event--versus promoting it prior to the event. The purpose is this compilation is to explore the scope of current hospice fundraising in the US. Of note, hospice fundraising throughout the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries tend to bring in larger amounts, due more extreme need. Enjoy! We welcome your thoughts on this post.
Sarah Bush Lincoln's Hospice Binga raises record amount for endowment
09/27/24 at 03:00 AMSarah Bush Lincoln's Hospice Binga raises record amount for endowment Effingham Daily News & SBL Hospice press release; 9/24/24 Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Hospice Binga event raised a record amount on September 3, netting more than $33,000 to support the Willow Breeze Hospice House Endowment. Since opening in January, Willow Breeze offers a beautiful home-like atmosphere where skilled care is provided to people in East Central and Southern Illinois to stay during their final days while also offering amenities for their families who visit. Earnings from the endowment help those with limited resources pay for their stay. Most insurances will cover hospice care, but not room and board.
Filling trailers, homes & hearts
09/26/24 at 03:00 AMFilling trailers, homes & hearts Tracy Area Headlight Herald, Tracy, MN; 9/25/24 The Hospice of Murray County Rummage Sale takes place every fall at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton. But in no other year has the event meant as much to people organizers will never meet. And for one former Tracy resident, it provided a chance to make an even bigger difference than she already does in her hometown of Mankato. Two trailers full of all kinds of furniture — from chairs, tables and couches, to beds and lamps — were driven from the fairgrounds to Mankato on Saturday for an organization called A Fresh Start, a program started during COVID that supports those impacted by the homeless. Editor's note: What a beautiful, thoughtful community partnership.
A night with the stars: Soldout event raises nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice
09/26/24 at 02:30 AMA night with the stars: Soldout event raises nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice Richmond County Daily Journal, Richmond County, NC; by Jimmy Potts; 9/24/24 Last Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars fundraiser generated nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice during the gala event hosted by the Cole Auditorium. The $95,000 raised last Saturday eclipsed the $83,000 raised last year, which Richmond County Commission President Jeff Smart attributed to growing support for the event year after year. “I couldn’t be more proud of that. Did y’all hear sold out? In Richmond County, that doesn’t happen folks. I had people calling me today wanting tickets, and I couldn’t sneak them through the back door,” Smart said. “… Last year, we topped around $83,000. The good news is we had more sponsors. We sold out, which is the most ticket sales you can have. We had a record number of sales from our dancers.” Along with performances from the dancers, the event also featured a slew of restaurants putting their confections to the test as part of a contest. The event also featured performances multiple area dances troupes as well as more than 18 contestants performing in the competition.
Twenty years of yachts and care
09/25/24 at 03:00 AMTwenty years of yachts and care The Montecito Journal; by Sigrid Toye; 9/24/24 ... The Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) members once again gathered to host their annual Charity Regatta benefiting VNA Health and its mission of caring with compassion. Although always a huge event in the Santa Barbara community, this year’s Charity Regatta marks its 20th anniversary! For two decades this annual benefit has raised over $2.5 million in support of VNA Health and its services for our families, friends and neighbors. Dependent on the generosity of our community, VNA Health is an organization that provides a safe harbor for those in need regardless of resources or insurance. ... VNA is the only medically-certified nonprofit provider of home-health care, palliative care, and hospice care in Santa Barbara. The organization also owns and operates Serenity House, the largest nonprofit inpatient hospice facility in California known as a place to transition at the end of life with dignity and comfort. Editor's note: A photo shows that this event raised $220,387.
NHPCO hosts final Annual Leadership Conference, welcomes evolution to National Alliance for Care at Home
09/23/24 at 02:00 AMNHPCO hosts final Annual Leadership Conference, welcomes evolution to National Alliance for Care at Home NHPOC / National Alliance for Care at Home; by Elyssa Katz; 9/20/24 The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) hosted its annual leadership conference (ALC2024) in Denver, Colorado September 14–18, 2024. This conference is the final conference that legacy NHPCO is hosting as it joins with the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) to become the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). NAHC will host its final conference on October 20-24, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors joined for the in-person program which included action-packed days of keynotes, concurrent education sessions, networking opportunities, award presentations, and celebrations. ... Thanks to the generous support of attendees [at Tuesday evening's Gala], the National Hospice Foundation, NHPCO’s fundraising affiliate, raised over $200,000 throughout the evening. All funds will support the Lighthouse of Hope fund to help fulfill patients’ last wishes. ... As NHPCO celebrates the lasting impact its member have had since 1978 and looks ahead to the Alliance, ALC2024 also served as an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and honor the many leaders from across the nation who played critical roles in shaping the hospice and palliative care community.
Lake Erie views from every room mark plans for new Hospice of the Western Reserve building
09/20/24 at 03:20 AMLake Erie views from every room mark plans for new Hospice of the Western Reserve building Ideastream Public Media; by Stephen Langel; 9/18/24The Hospice of the Western Reserve broke ground Wednesday on a new 32-bed facility in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood.The new, $25 million building will replace a 30-year-old facility located adjacent to it on East 185th Street and will have a different look and feel than the old site, said Laura Rayburn, president of the Hospice of the Western Reserve Foundation."It doesn't smell like a hospital, look like a hospital or sound like a hospital," Rayburn said. ... The new facility will provide patients and family members with suites that ensure quiet settings and privacy, she said. Each suite will also face Lake Erie with patio access for residents. "We have this beautiful asset of the lake, and we know the importance of water and how it can relieve stress, how it can reduce anxiety," Rayburn said. The facility also keeps medical equipment hidden from view to reduce stress and anxiety while providing the acute care patients need, she said. This can include having the ports for equipment to help with breathing located behind a picture above a bed's headboard, so it's out of sight when not needed, Rayburn said. The old facility, for which there are no current reuse plans, is being replaced due to rising maintenance and repair costs.
A record-breaking Hospice Cup Regatta
09/20/24 at 03:10 AMA record-breaking Hospice Cup Regatta Sail Editors; 9/18/24 Annapolis sailors turned out in force last weekend for the annual Hospice Cup regatta, getting in some great racing while helping raise record funding for the area’s nonprofit hospice organizations. Nearly 90 boats competed, together with sponsors raising more than $200,000, says Hospice Cup Board President Molly Wilmer. It was the most successful event in more than 25 years, with the amount donated and the number of donors at a record high. ... This year’s event stood out for other reasons. As a registered clean regatta, Hospice Cup also boasted status as zero-waste for the first time in its history. Sailing instructions encouraged use of reusable drink containers and collection of any trash found in local waters. ... For more than 40 years, Hospice Cup has supported local care programs for under and uninsured patients with advanced and terminal illness. Partnering with Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice, Talbot Hospice, Capital Caring, and the Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Hospice Cup has raised more than $30 million since the start of the race in 1982.
The Journey Home receives inaugural $20K grant from BCF
09/19/24 at 03:00 AMThe Journey Home receives inaugural $20K grant from BCF Bartlesville, OK Local News; by Nathan Thompson; 9/17/24 The Journey Home, a nonprofit and free hospice facility, has received the Tell Your Story Grant of $20,000 from the Bartlesville Community Foundation. The award was announced Tuesday during the BCF's inaugural "Celebrate Together" luncheon at the Bartlesville Community Center. The competitive grant is structured to provide $10,000 of endowment support, $5,000 in operational funding and $5,000 worth of video and social media production. The Journey Home opened its doors in January 2014 as a specialized end-of-life care facility — only the second one of its kind in Oklahoma. It is a six-bedroom home staffed with professional caregivers and trained volunteers who provide continuous personal care for terminally-ill guests.
Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop reaches $1M milestone
09/19/24 at 03:00 AMBlue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop reaches $1M milestone LoudonNow.com, Leesburg, VA; by Staff Report; 9/17/24 Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop in Purcellville surpassed $1 million in sales this year, a threshold of success the organization attributes to unwavering community support. Money raised at the Main Street store supports its efforts to provide quality and compassionate care for those facing serious illness and end-of-life challenges. “Our thrift shops serve as windows into the living rooms of our community. They reflect the spirit of giving and caring that defines Loudoun County. Reaching the $1 million mark is not just a financial achievement that supports our purpose and mission-driven work; it’s a testament to the collective effort of a community that truly values and supports its neighbors,” President and CEO Jason Parsons stated.
Agnesian HealthCare Foundation 2024 Charity Open has successful year
09/12/24 at 03:10 AMAgnesian HealthCare Foundation 2024 Charity Open has successful year envision - Greater Fond du Lac, WI; by Agnesian HealthCare Foundation; 9/11/24 The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation recently hosted its 36th annual Charity Open, presented by the Michels Corporation, celebrating another successful year supporting local hospice and cancer patient care. Since 1989, the Charity Open has raised more than $7.6 million. Thanks to the generosity of those attending and sponsoring the event, the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation raised approximately $455,000. Proceeds from this year’s event are supporting SSM Health at Home Hospice and SSM Health Cancer Care services within the greater Fond du Lac area – helping ensure that all patients have access to these vital services regardless of their ability to pay. “Our hospice team supports our patient’s last days by offering comfort and dignity,” according to Kim Laws, Agnesian HealthCare Foundation director of development and interim leader. “Our goal is to provide this service regardless of the family’s ability to pay."
Over 140 cars take part in 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice
09/11/24 at 03:30 AMOver 140 cars take part in 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice Portage.Life; by Center for Hospice Care; 9/10/24 Friday July 26 marked the 19th time Tom's Car Care Canter hosted its Lube-a-Thon for Hospice. From 7am until almost 6pm cars were lined up out to the street to get their oil changed for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care. Even with the line, wait times weren't that long. The Tom's team was moving cars out on an average of five to six minutes each! Along with the oil change, patrons received a ticket for a free car wash (good until the end of October), a coupon for a free muffin or cookie and a cup of coffee or fountain drink as well as an event t-shirt. ... Thanks to all of the participants, sponsors and other donations, the 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice raised over $10,000 to help Center for Hospice Care improve the quality of living for those in our nine-county service area.
Compassion for terminally ill boy blooms into 17th year of Trick or Treat in the Heat
09/10/24 at 03:00 AMCompassion for terminally ill boy blooms into 17th year of Trick or Treat in the Heat Alaska's News Source, Anchorage, AL; by Olivia Nordyke; 9/9/24 Parents of a terminally ill child said they never thought their son’s last Halloween celebration would transform into an annual event that spans multiple cities. In 2005, doctors told Joyce Durcanin-Robbins and Sean Robbins that their son Ian’s leukemia meant he wouldn’t likely live to see Oct. 31. The couple created an earlier Halloween celebration in their neighborhood to give their son one last trick or treating experience. This weekend marked the 17th time Trick or Treat in the Heat brought neighborhood kids from all over Anchorage out to celebrate and get candy in full costume. “We kind of realized after the fact is this is a lot more fun than late October.” said Sean, Joyce adding; “We missed a couple of years because of COVID, and for the first few years, it was just sort of a year-to-year kitchen table operation.” ... Kelsey Torres, an event organizer, said they’ve raised about $700,000 in the lifetime of Trick or Treat in the Heat. ... Torres said 100% of the money raised goes to Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington, Hospice of Anchorage, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Editor's note: The location--Anchorage, Alaska--is core to this story. What location-specific or culturally-sensitive events do you already provide? What creative ideas might you implement?
Fundraiser raises $30k for hospice services
09/10/24 at 03:00 AMFundraiser raise $30k for hospice services The Meadville Tribune, Meadville, PA; by Chloe Forbes; 9/7/24 There’s no place like home, and at the end of life, familiarity can make all the difference. Not everyone can just click their heels, but a donation to Hospice of Crawford County might help get them close. Following the kayaking fundraiser “Tammy’s Yellow Brick Row,” over $30,000 is going toward the hospice organization to create an endowment fund for individuals who need support the most — those at the end of life and who cannot afford it. The fundraiser and endowment fund are in the name of the late Tammy Young-Eckenrode, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 and survived just short of two years.