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Avow Kids Receives Transformational Gift From Naples Children & Education FoundationAvow Hospice press release; 7/23/24Avow Foundation has received a generous grant of $115,000 from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The grant is specifically intended for Avow Kids, a program for children ages 5 - 17 that provides support and companionship to youth experiencing any type of grief. The grant will support Avow Kids’ various services, such as individual counseling, support groups, workshops, camps, music therapy, movie nights, and more.

Florida Blue Boosts Local Bereavement Support with DonationAvow Hospice press release; 7/18/24In May 2024, Florida Blue Foundation announced a $20,000 grant in support of Avow’s bereavement programs, which are available at no cost to individuals of all ages. With this grant, Avow is able to pursue its mission of providing compassionate care through life’s hardest transitions. Florida Blue awarded this grant on the basis of promoting mental well-being for all individuals, one of the foundation’s strategic pillars, as grief counseling is essential for maintaining and advancing the mental well-being of individuals and families.

The 12 event raises over $600,000 for NVNA and Hospice MassNonprofit News; 7/30/24 On June 19, NVNA and Hospice held its 10th annual The 12 event on the grounds of the Pat Roche Hospice Home atop Hingham’s Turkey Hill. More than $600,000 in critical funds were raised under the tent to support patients and families seeking end-of-life care. Over 600 guests gathered at the sold-out event, named for the 12 patient rooms at the home, for an evening of impact and inspiration. Family hospice experiences were shared, colleagues were honored, and live entertainment was provided by local musicians Steve and Sarah Bass. “Our ability to increase patient care access is directly due to the fact that this community supports our non-profit mission,” said Renee McInnes, MBA, RN, CEO of NVNA and Hospice. “Each year I am overwhelmed by the generosity that continues to grow along with us.”

Hospice of the Ozarks accepting submissions for Pet Peace of Mind Calendar Contest KTLO.com; by Staff; 7/27/24 Hospice of the Ozarks is holding its annual contest to benefit the program supporting the bond between hospice patients and their pets. There is still time to enter a photo submission for the Pet Peace of Mind Calendar Contest. ...Pet Peace of Mind is a national program the staff at Hospice of the Ozarks has been proud to be associated with for more than 10 years. ... Calendars are expected to be available in October. The cost for the 2025 calendar will be $10.Editor's Note: Typically, we do not post hospice fundraisers until results are complete. (Typically, you--our readers--will not be attend or contribute to events in process.) However, we post this fundraiser as an example of exceptionally creative, fun, meaningful initiative that focuses on the organization's patients, families, and community. These photo calendars are sure to be keepsakes for years ahead. Click here for Hospice of the Ozarks' 2025 Calendar Contest information. Click here for Pet Peace of Mind. 

Show You Care: 10-year-old donates profits from greenhouse to hospice unit

Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility makes donations to regional hospice and animal shelter Fort Madison Daily Democrat; by Brad Vidmar; 7/18/24 Staff at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility (MPCF) presented two big checks to two worthy causes on Monday. During a presentation at the prison, a check for $5,000 was presented to All God’s Creatures and a check for $10,000 was presented to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. ... The $10,000 provided by MPCF for their donation to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice came from a car washing and detailing program that incarcerated individuals at the prison perform for MPCF staff. Stroud explained that the prison still has a hospice room but said its lack of use in recent years persuaded staff to look consider donating money elsewhere.

Hospice heart appeal in memory of teenager BBC News, West Midlands, United Kingdom; by Andy Giddings; 7/16/24 A mother has shared the story of her "totally remarkable" daughter's final days in a hospice as she helps launch a fundraising campaign inspired by the 17-year-old. While Hannah Debney was cared for at Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall, she made a heart shaped sculpture as a keepsake for her mother, Christine Debney. The hospice is appealing to the public to dedicate a metal heart to the memory of someone they have lost, which will form part of a display. Ms Debney said the hospice was "amazing" and added: "They allowed us as a family to be together during her final days. ... “Hannah said she wanted to tell the doctors to stop," Ms Debney said. "No-one should have to make decisions like that. It was Hannah who said she wanted to go to Acorns Children’s Hospice and to be transferred there.” Christine described her daughter as "the bravest person" she had ever known. Hannah died 15 days after she arrived, but while she was at Acorns she made keepsakes for her family. They included a cast of her hand in the shape of the heart for her mother, and that symbol inspired the Hannah’s Hearts Appeal.

Amorem receives $100,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation Ashe Post & Times, Boone, North Carolina; by Staff Reporter; 7/12/24 Amorem received a $100,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation for its Quality. Compassion. Support: A Patient Care Unit for the High Country campaign. The Cannon Foundation has joined Amorem’s vision to provide more quality, more compassion and more support to residents of the High Country with a $100k grant to assist with the purchase of non-medical equipment needed to operate the patient care unit and meet the needs of patients and their families while in Amorem’s care. “Amorem is honored that The Cannon Foundation has joined our vision,” says Director of Development, Ashley Edwards. “Through this partnership, Amorem is empowered to create a homelike environment for our patients who are facing the end of life and their families at the High Country patient care unit.” 

Ayrshire man to run seven marathons in a week for hospice Largs & Millport Weekly News, United Kingdom; by Adam Lyon; 7/8/24 An energetic charity champion is set to run seven marathons in seven days in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice. Kieran McLaughlin will run from his home in Dundonald to the charity's home on Racecourse Road in Ayr and back on the first six days. On the final day, Kieran will start and finish at Racecourse Road to round off his week of fundraising. Kieran is running in memory of his dad, John. Over the last four years, he has raised more than £50,000 for the charity.

Sen. Bob Hooper House Hospice Regatta raises $140K for Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation All Sides - Maryland Daily Record; 7/5/24 The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation’s Sen. Bob Hooper House Hospice Regatta fundraiser took place June 10 at Concord Point Park in Havre de Grace and raised $140,000. The Sen. Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, owned and operated by the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, is a nonprofit assisted living community specializing in hospice care. It provides a coordinated program of hospice and support services, helping residents and their families through the myriad issues associated with end-of-life care. The sailboat race was hosted by the Havre de Grace Yacht... [Access to the full article is behind a paywall.]

Ohio annual remembrance walk raised nearly $20,000 Miami Valley Today; by Staff; 7/3/24 Ohio’s Hospice raised almost $20,000 at its annual Remembrance Walk held on the grounds of the Inpatient Care Center in Troy, drawing approximately 150 participants to honor and remember their loved ones. The Miami County community came together in a spirit of celebration and support, sharing memories and reinforcing the organization’s mission of Celebrating Life’s Stories for those facing a life-limiting illness. ... Ohio’s Hospice confirmed that all proceeds from the event will directly benefit patient care in the community, ensuring that funds raised locally stay within the area they serve.

UVM Home Health & Hospice raises over $128,000 myChamplainValley.com, Colchester, VT; by Charlotte Ferguson; 7/1/24 UVM Home Health & Hospice raised over $128,000 in its annual 5K fundraiser last month. This was the most the fundraiser has ever brought in for the McClure Miller Respite House. Every dollar raised goes directly to the McClure Miller Respite House, ensuring that each patient receives high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care despite their financial circumstances.

Hospice of the Western Reserve celebrates a record-breaking Walk to Remember [- over $380k] Cleveland.com; by Kelsy Adam, guest columnist, communications manager for Hospice of the Western Reserve; 6/30/24 Hospice of the Western Reserve’s 13th annual Walk to Remember on June 9 was one for the record books. Held on a beautiful Sunday morning at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Hospice of the Western Reserve’s signature annual fundraiser surpassed the event’s previous attendance records, with over 2,600 participants united to support the organization’s mission and to honor loved ones who have passed away. This year’s Walk to Remember also set a new fundraising record, with donations and sponsorships exceeding $380,000. ... The atmosphere at the event was one of camaraderie, remembrance and hope. As participants arrived, the sense of community was palpable. Families and friends gathered at the morning event, many wearing personalized shirts and carrying photos or mementos of their loved ones.