DUNDAS
COUNTY
HOSPICE
Not
a place ...
Just a special way
of caring
WHO
CAN BENEFIT
FROM
HOSPICE CARE?
Any
patient, adult or
child, and their
families at any stage
of a life-threatening
illness.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Dundas
County Hospice
provides, with
patient consent:
Trained Volunteers
Service 7 days a week
A team approach
Library resource material
Bereavement support
ALL SERVICES ARE FREE
“You
matter because you are.
You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can,
not only to help you die
peacefully, but also to
live until you die.”
- Cicely Saunders
A "SPECIAL WAY OF CARING"
From
small beginnings, a vision was realised. A group of concerned community
members led by Mary Beattie, Dr. Rocke Robertson, Bobby Rose and Brig.
Gen. Harry Wenz were the driving force behind the idea of forming Dundas
County Hospice which became a Registered Charity in November 1992. In
September 1992, A Hospice Awareness Night was held at Park Lane Seniors'
Support Centre with Barbara O'Connor, Executive Director of All Saints
Hospice in Ottawa, speaking to about 100 people about Hospice's role in
providing care for the dying. In December 1992, 11 volunteers completed
the first Hospice Volunteer Course. The initial fundraising project of
the DCH was "Light up a Tree" in honour or memory of loved ones
at Christmas 1992. The First Annual Hospice Banquet and Auction was held
in June 1993, and has evolved into our major fundraiser, the popular "Hoedown".
Over
the past 10 years approximately 120 trained and dedicated volunteers have
volunteered 20,000 hours of visiting, fund raising and board time.
Hospice client, Carole Boettger describes her Hospice experience this way: "Hospice looked after me spiritually and physically by sending two special people to chat and support me. Hospice is always there to support me, phoning to check on me and keeping track of how I am doing. The support that Hospice has given in all areas has added to my quality of life. The people you have sent my way have become dear friends and I value them so much."
One of carole's visiting volunteers, Robyn Lane, expressed her feelings in this way: " As Carole and I navigate our journey through the stresses of dealing with Carole's struggle to live with cancer, we have shared a whole gamut of emotions as we try to make sense of it all. Carole has profoundly enfriched my life by teaching me how to live fully in the here and now, and how to cherish what is important.
Reina
De Jong, Coordinator since 2000 comments: "I am so proud to be a
part of this special community of caring. The volunteers with different
skills and talents create an organization with a reputation of being respectful,
compassionate and caring. Our clients teach us each day what the real
priorities are in life".
Day Hospice
Bereavement Program
Training Course
Volunteers
Hospice Activities
This year we have introduced a new program to Clients that are mobile and in need of a day away. A safe and supportive setting for people with a life threatening illness is provided allowing them to meet, share, relax and have fun. A nutritious lunch is served and various activities are offered including: massages, foot and hand care, art therapy, nutrition counseling.
Volunteer Facilitators Tracy Lewis and Chris Clapp organize and co-ordinate meetings for anyone experiencing loss. Many topics are addressed i.e.: tips on coping, journaling, meditation, etc. Guest speakers are invited and video presentations are used. We accept referrals for one on one support as well.
We offer a Hospice/Palliative Care Course annually, primarily for visiting volunteers. This is also a great opportunity to create awareness and educate our community. We are proud to announce the graduates of the 2002 course: Carol Barkley, Micheline Boudreault, Bert de Bruijn, Marilyn de Bruijn, Sandy Empey, Joanne Jarvis, Kim Little, Lesley McDonnell, Betty Merkley, Japke Tibben, Pauline Van Kessel.
Over
an 8 month period, caring and enthusiastic volunteers have given approximately
2000 volunteer hours to 65 clients. With the increasing numbers of referrals,
we are always looking for new volunteers to help in any way, whether it
be visiting clients, office work, fundraising, board members, special
events support, speakers, etc. Our volunteers are caring, kind and giving
people. "A kind word, a gentle deed - lifts the spirit of those in
need."
Dundas County hospice appreciates them, by having a special evening each
year to honour them. This past year, we had a wine and cheese at Winchelsea
Farms.
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Volunteer of the Year Recipient of the prestigious June Callwood Award, was Anne Bradley. Anne excels as a Dundas County Hospice Volunteer, always active and giving of her time and talents. She is a board member, fundraiser, visitor and pitches in with Public Relations. She is best known for her positive attitude, humour and love of people. She is an inspiration to all who know her. We are grateful to have her as part or our Hospice. |
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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE REPORT
We must
start by thanking you, our wonderful community, for your gracious generosity
and support. We could not have achieved the success we did without you.
Last year's events included a curling bonspiel, golf tournament, bake
sale, Hoedown and the sale of Playhouse tickets and Christmas cards. The
winner of the quilt raffle was Angus McLeod, Cornwall and the pillow raffle
was won by Sandra Brannan, South Mountain. The total profit from all these
events was $15,333.00.
The fundraising activities for this year are: Curling Bonspiel with a
St. Patrick's Day theme, March 15th, Morrisburg; Golf Tournament, June
28th at Sandy Row, South Mountain; Voices for Hospices, October 4th, Williamsburg
Christian Reformed Church. Voices for Hospice is an international event
which will be celebrated with a dinner and concert by the Seaway Valley
Singers. We have quilts for raffle and Christmas cards designed and painted
by Chesterville artist, Elsie Gallinger, for sale. We are looking forward
to another successful year and a lot of fun. For more information about
any of the activities, please contact the Hospice office at 535-2215.
If you are interested in volunteering your time for fundraising activities,
please call us.
We will be very happy to hear from you!!!
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YAHOO
and THANK-YOU!
Thanks for your Donations
All Hospice services are provided without charge to the client and teir
family, so that no one will go without support.
Your financial gift will help.
Gift Idea:
We greatly appreciated donations that were received this past year as
a gift in honour of a special person's birthday, anniversary or for Christmas.
A receipt is mailed to the person honoured along with a note informing
them of the donation and the donor's name.
Memoriam Donations:
Many thanks for the donations made in memoriam. All the money received
is used for direct client care only.
Click here to access the Donation Form
