NHPCO NewsLine Winter 2015 - (Page 38)

News From National Hospice Foundation Horses for Hospice Hooves Across America Raises Money for National Hospice Foundation Lighthouse of Hope-Letter of Gratitude The following letter was submitted by Hospice Austin, a recipient of a Lighthouse of Hope grant To the National Hospice Foundation: On September 26, 2015, The Cheshire Horse Council, located in Cheshire, Connecticut, held a fundraising horse ride to benefit the National Hospice Foundation. The group created Hooves Across America to fundraise for hospices and other worthy causes nationwide. In 2014 the council held a fundraising event to benefit VITAS of Waterbury, Connecticut. The hospice had cared for the council president's brother. "The Cheshire Horse Council was proud to support The National Hospice Foundation in our first national Hooves Across America fundraiser," says council representative, Jennifer A. Anderson. "At our home base in Connecticut, 26 horse and rider teams and dozens of volunteers joined the effort, and riders in other states pledged their support by participating locally and spreading the word. The Cheshire Horse Council is pleased and proud to have contributed to the NHF and to unite the horse community to ride together for this important cause." READ MORE... Learn more at www.nationalhospicefoundation.org. 38 NHPCO NewsLine | Winter 2015 I cannot thank your organization enough for the opportunity you have given to one of our clients at Hospice Austin. Ms. Cahue grew up in Mexico City and often visited the beaches at Acapulco when she was young. Ms. Cahue's daughter has been trying to bring her mother to the ocean for years, but has been unable to due to financial and time constraints. This was an important goal, as Ms. Cahue's daughter felt that not taking her mother on this trip would be her only regret. READ MORE... The NHF Gift Catalog - Gifts of Impact How does it work? z You remember your grandfather, whose love of cycling was his favorite topic of discussion at every holiday. You donate a bicycle in his memory. z Your mother receives a special card from you describing the unique and generous gift you made in memory of her father. You receive satisfaction of giving a gift of compassion, dignity, and hope. LEARN MORE... http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_winter2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_winter2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/sites/default/files/pdf/givingmatter_winter2015.pdf http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NHPCO NewsLine Winter 2015

Issue Table of Contents
Management and Leadership Conference 2016 (display ad)
A Message From Don
Hospice Care in America: A Look at the Past Six Years
Hospice State Profiles (display ad)
ACHC Accreditation in your Field (display ad)
Simione Healthy Business Solutions (display ad)
Hospice Medical Director Certification
NHPCO Marketplace (display ad)
Helping You with Your Professional Development
Consolo Software for Hospice (display ad)
NHPCO 2016 Webinars (display ad)
We Honor Veterans 5th Anniversary
NHPCO Leadership through Comment Letters
Learning Collaborative to Relieve Caregiver Fatigue
ICU Toolkit form AHA
Volunteers Honored at CTC
Notes from NHPCO
2015 Creative Arts Contest
Member News
Life & Death Matters CE for Nursing Assistants (display ad)
Thanks to CTC 2015 Supporters
News From National Hospice Foundation
More from Moments of Life
Moments of Life T-shirt (display ad)
News From Global Partners in Care
Pay It Forward, GPIC (display ad)
NHPCO Career Center (display ad)
Links to Helpful Resources

NHPCO NewsLine Winter 2015