Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Employees Showcase Their Support For Hospice of Palm Beach County Programs

We work at an amazing institution. We are blessed every day to see the love that families share and are able to provide someone the opportunity to say goodbye to their loved one. We are the eyes that show care and the hands with the gentle touch. We inspire love and have the hearts to help bring back forgotten memories. We are, as many call us, angels with a hospice heart.

Yet again, our staff has shown their care and love, not only for patients and families, but this time for our organization. By creating and supporting Hospice of Palm Beach County through the Caring & Sharing employee giving campaign, you all have contributed to the future of our organization.

"At the end of our first year, we are proud to announce that the Caring & Sharing campaign has raised more than $49,000 in support of our organization’s programs and services," said Cindy DeSilva, Director of Annual Programs. "I am thrilled with the amount of support our staff has given during such a challenging time. But, yet again everyone has stepped up to the plate to ensure our patients and families never have to do without. I must say, seeing this showcase of love, I am honored to be a part of such an incredible group of individuals.”

New staff, or those who did not have the opportunity to participate in the campaign last year are encouraged to do so this year. With a gift as little or as big as you’d like, you can do your part to support our fundamental vision of creating a world where everyone receives great service at the end of life.

"As a longtime employee of Hospice of Palm Beach County, I know how important the “extra” programs and services we offer are,” said Cheri Craft, Senior Graphic Designer. “I truly believe in the work of our organization. By doing my part, I am working to ensure Hospice of Palm Beach County will be here to offer these services to other families in the community for many years to come.”

By giving what you can, you can help to bring music into the lives of a patient and their family; help a child who has lost a parent cope through our bereavement services; provide support to a family acting as primary caregivers to an ill relative; among many other things.

Every cent will benefit our patients by providing them the comfort and assistance to be peaceful when it is their time to go. If you are interested in learning more about the Caring & Sharing campaign, please contact Cindy DeSilva at (561) 494-6882.