Hospice Care's Camp Nabe received yet more coverage this past week, with WBOY12 News spreading word of the free bereavement camp. A quote:
About 40 kids 7-17 years old attended Camp Nabe in Preston County for an bereavement camp this weekend. All-weekend long, the kids learned how to cope with a death of a loved one through various activities, all for free.
Kids released balloons with special messages written for their loved ones.
"Kids grieve differently, we as adults we know how to grieve, we think we know to grieve. But kids don't how to to deal with the grief, their anger and emotions," Chris Garbart of the Hospice Care Corporation said. "So that's what this camp is about to help kids get through the grief process."
This hugely beneficial camp offers children who have experienced the loss of a loved one a chance to learn to grieve and share in the company of their peers. For more information regarding Camp Nabe, visit the Hospice Care website or call 304-864-0884.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Get Ready for Golf and Fun!
Hospice Care wants to announce its plans and progress for the Tygart Golf Classic. The charity golf tournament will benefit patient care for those with terminal illnesses. It will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Tygart Lake Golf Course.
“A lot of people get out and play because they love the game. Why not golf to compete for prizes, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of their neighbors and friends who are seriously ill?” asked Cynthia Woodyard, VP of Public Affairs and Access for Hospice Care Corporation.
There is still time to get involved and participate as a sponsor. We have added a special sponsorship level. You can sponsor a hole in honor or memory of a friend or loved one in the amounts of $25, $50 or $100 per hole.
Hospice Care Corporation would like to thank in advance all of the businesses and individuals that have already pledged their support. To date cash and hole sponsors include: Bartlett Funeral Home, Donald G. Ford Funeral Home, DynA-Mix/Rex Hide, Glotfelty Tires, Harry Green Chevrolet, International Coal Company, LaVerne Sweeney, Mark Zeck – State Farm Insurance, Mountaineer Yellow Pages, The Mitchell Group, LLC, Toothman Ford, and Emily Bolliger - United Security Agency. Waterfront Jeep will be sponsoring the hole in one contest for five par three holes. Prizes range from $22,000 towards the purchase of a new Jeep, Bose Wave Stereo, two $500 Visa Gift Cards, and a set of Nike Golf Clubs. Along with these sponsors, there are many businesses that have donated door prizes.
And, there is still time to sign up to play. Individuals and teams are encouraged to register for a cost of $60 per player. Registration includes: 18 holes of golf and cart, lunch, Goodie Bags, prizes and refreshments. This will be a shotgun scramble with an 8 AM tee time. There will be eligibility to win prizes for the top three place teams, two Closest to the Pins, Longest Drive, Longest Putt and a Hole in One at designated tees.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or playing, please contact Kim Riley at (304) 864-0884 or kriley@hospicecarecorp.org.
“A lot of people get out and play because they love the game. Why not golf to compete for prizes, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of their neighbors and friends who are seriously ill?” asked Cynthia Woodyard, VP of Public Affairs and Access for Hospice Care Corporation.
There is still time to get involved and participate as a sponsor. We have added a special sponsorship level. You can sponsor a hole in honor or memory of a friend or loved one in the amounts of $25, $50 or $100 per hole.
Hospice Care Corporation would like to thank in advance all of the businesses and individuals that have already pledged their support. To date cash and hole sponsors include: Bartlett Funeral Home, Donald G. Ford Funeral Home, DynA-Mix/Rex Hide, Glotfelty Tires, Harry Green Chevrolet, International Coal Company, LaVerne Sweeney, Mark Zeck – State Farm Insurance, Mountaineer Yellow Pages, The Mitchell Group, LLC, Toothman Ford, and Emily Bolliger - United Security Agency. Waterfront Jeep will be sponsoring the hole in one contest for five par three holes. Prizes range from $22,000 towards the purchase of a new Jeep, Bose Wave Stereo, two $500 Visa Gift Cards, and a set of Nike Golf Clubs. Along with these sponsors, there are many businesses that have donated door prizes.
And, there is still time to sign up to play. Individuals and teams are encouraged to register for a cost of $60 per player. Registration includes: 18 holes of golf and cart, lunch, Goodie Bags, prizes and refreshments. This will be a shotgun scramble with an 8 AM tee time. There will be eligibility to win prizes for the top three place teams, two Closest to the Pins, Longest Drive, Longest Putt and a Hole in One at designated tees.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or playing, please contact Kim Riley at (304) 864-0884 or kriley@hospicecarecorp.org.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Helping Grieving Children
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time in life, especially for children, who are often confused and unsure of how to express themselves. To lend a hand, Hospice Care hosts a free Bereavement Camp named Camp Knabe every year. WDTV reports:
Jaylan Bohanna lost her brother, Shawn Bunnell, in April.
So she and her brother and sisters came to Bereavement Camp for children to help with his passing.
"When he died he only had half of a heart, so when he died it was his heart problems," said Jaylan Bohanna, grieving sister. " And he was really funny and smart and cool."
This three day event promotes comradery and understanding among its campers.
"This camp is important because I thin kids feel that they are alone in their grief and kids do grieve differently. This camp gives them the tools that they need to go through the grief process, how to handle their anger and their fears, dealing with grief," said Chris Gabart, Hospice Care Project Coordinator.
Though activities and development sessions, the children learn to share their feelings and handle the natural grief and anger that comes after a death in a comfortable and caring environment.
Jaylan Bohanna lost her brother, Shawn Bunnell, in April.
So she and her brother and sisters came to Bereavement Camp for children to help with his passing.
"When he died he only had half of a heart, so when he died it was his heart problems," said Jaylan Bohanna, grieving sister. " And he was really funny and smart and cool."
This three day event promotes comradery and understanding among its campers.
"This camp is important because I thin kids feel that they are alone in their grief and kids do grieve differently. This camp gives them the tools that they need to go through the grief process, how to handle their anger and their fears, dealing with grief," said Chris Gabart, Hospice Care Project Coordinator.
Though activities and development sessions, the children learn to share their feelings and handle the natural grief and anger that comes after a death in a comfortable and caring environment.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Hospice Care Gives Thanks
Hospice Care Corporation wants to say thank you to the Taylor County Relay for Life committee for such a wonderful event. “We enjoyed being part of the community and giving back,” said Stephanie Hott, Hospice Care’s Relay Captain.
Hospice Care raised over $1,300 for this year’s Relay for Life primarily through its “Hog Raffle” fundraiser. Butch Austin of Grafton won the hog and will receive free processing and packaging. “We want to thank Jennifer and Brian Ross, of Brian’s Custom Meats for their very generous donation of the hog.” said Hott.
Hospice Care Corporation, a 501 (c) (3), non profit organization, is dedicated to serving the seriously ill and their families in the 12 we serve in West Virginia since 1983. In fact, Hospice Care is the only not for profit stand alone hospice serving Taylor County. Hospice Care is an Open Access hospice that doesn’t refuse patients based on the cost of their care, but solely on their right to receive it. For more information on Hospice Care Corporation, go to www.hospicecarecorp.org.
Hospice Care raised over $1,300 for this year’s Relay for Life primarily through its “Hog Raffle” fundraiser. Butch Austin of Grafton won the hog and will receive free processing and packaging. “We want to thank Jennifer and Brian Ross, of Brian’s Custom Meats for their very generous donation of the hog.” said Hott.
Hospice Care Corporation, a 501 (c) (3), non profit organization, is dedicated to serving the seriously ill and their families in the 12 we serve in West Virginia since 1983. In fact, Hospice Care is the only not for profit stand alone hospice serving Taylor County. Hospice Care is an Open Access hospice that doesn’t refuse patients based on the cost of their care, but solely on their right to receive it. For more information on Hospice Care Corporation, go to www.hospicecarecorp.org.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Hospice Offers Comfort
Hospice care continues to grow in popularity as more doctors and members of the public are educated both about their choices and the realities of hospice care. Parade magazine reports:
In 2008, an estimated 1.45 million Americans were treated in 4850 hospice programs--up from only 25,000 patients in 1982, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), which estimates that nearly 40% of U.S. deaths in 2008 were in a hospice setting, usually at home. And as Baby Boomers age, "the demographics are going to explode," says Naomi Naierman, president and CEO of the American Hospice Foundation (AHF).
One reason for this massive growth is that in 1983 Congress made hospice care a Medicare benefit (83.2% of hospice patients were 65 or older in 2008, according to NHPCO data). Another is the gradual education of the public. "People still think hospice is a place," Naierman says. "But hospice is actually designed to care for patients at home, and that's where most people want to die."
The continued rise in numbers proves that many have found comfort in hospice care, and we hope they will continue to climb as more seek the invaluable service known as hospice.
In 2008, an estimated 1.45 million Americans were treated in 4850 hospice programs--up from only 25,000 patients in 1982, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), which estimates that nearly 40% of U.S. deaths in 2008 were in a hospice setting, usually at home. And as Baby Boomers age, "the demographics are going to explode," says Naomi Naierman, president and CEO of the American Hospice Foundation (AHF).
One reason for this massive growth is that in 1983 Congress made hospice care a Medicare benefit (83.2% of hospice patients were 65 or older in 2008, according to NHPCO data). Another is the gradual education of the public. "People still think hospice is a place," Naierman says. "But hospice is actually designed to care for patients at home, and that's where most people want to die."
The continued rise in numbers proves that many have found comfort in hospice care, and we hope they will continue to climb as more seek the invaluable service known as hospice.
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