February 1, 2006 Hospice of Michigan Opens New Fremont Location (FREMONT) Hospice of Michigan’s Newaygo County Team has moved to a new work site that will make the current services to Newaygo County more visible to those in need of hospice care. They were previously located in the non-profit center at the Fremont Area Community Foundation.
February 1, 2006 Hospice of Michigan's Ann Arbor office seeks administrative volunteers (ANN ARBOR) Hospice of Michigan’s Ann Arbor office is growing and we are looking for people in our community who are interested in volunteering to help in the following ways. We are in need administrative volunteers who are willing to help answer phones, do computer work, filing and other assigned duties.
February 1, 2006 Dexter Pub to Donate 10% of Sales to Hospice of Michigan (DEXTER) The Dexter Pub located at 8114 Main Street in historic downtown Dexter will be donating 10 percent of all its restaurant sales on Tues., Feb. 7. Hospice of Michigan will use proceeds for patients who cannot afford care.
February 1, 2006 Specht Returns To Hospice of Michigan (GAYLORD) Ellie Specht has returned to Hospice of Michigan’s as a Regional Volunteer Program Coordinator for Gaylord, Alpena, Atlanta, Roscommon, Rogers City and surrounding cities. Dorothy Deremo, President and CEO of HOM, made the announcement.
January 24, 2006 Hospice of Michigan releases award-winning Alzheimer’s Caregiver Manual (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan has issued the second edition of "Caring for a Loved One with Advanced Dementia," a 28-page Caregiver’s Manual for families of individuals with advanced dementia who are in need of hospice care.
November 28, 2005 Denise Hollis named New Human Resources Director (DETROIT) Denise Hollis has been named Hospice of Michigan's Human Resources Director. Bob Cahill, Senior Vice President for Business Operations, made the announcement.
November 16, 2005 Light Up A Life - Gaylord campaign underway (ALPENA) Hospice of Michigan has begun it’s 17th annual Light Up A Life fundraising campaign to help ensure that patients and families in the Alpena community receive the highest quality care and support services during this difficult time.
November 17, 2005 Light Up A Life - Gaylord campaign underway (GAYLORD) Hospice of Michigan has begun it’s 2nd annual Light Up A Life fundraising campaign to help ensure that patients and families in the Gaylord community receive the highest quality care and support services during this difficult time.
November 16, 2005 Light Up A Life - Alpena campaign underway (ALPENA) Hospice of Michigan has begun it’s 17th annual Light Up A Life fundraising campaign to help ensure that patients and families in the Alpena community receive the highest quality care and support services during this difficult time.
October 31, 2005 Patrick Miller named Corporate Director of New Business Development (DETROIT) Patrick Miller has been named Corporate Director of New Business Development. In this position, Miller will develop new programs and business partnerships throughout the state for HOM.
October 28, 2005 John Bell named Major Gifts Manager (DETROIT) John Bell has been named Hospice of Michigan's Major Gifts Manager. In this position, Bell will manage projects relating to major gift procurement and planned gifts.
October 4, 2005 This Fall, Clean Out Your Closets and Help Hospice of Michigan (DETROIT) Charity Trading announced today that it is now accepting donated items (personal, industrial, collectible, etc.) to sell via the Internet on behalf of Hospice of Michigan.
August 5, 2005 Hospice of Michigan
Volunteer Services Training (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan will be holding Volunteer Services Training for interested parties in the Ann Arbor region in September 2005.
May 31, 2005
2005 Leadership Policy Conference Electronic Auction (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan and the Detroit Regional Chamber will be using cutting-edge software at 2005 Leadership Policy Conference Electronic Auction, creating a memorable bidding experience for attendees.
May 26, 2005
Boyne City Grief Support Services (BOYNE CITY) Hospice of Michigan is beginning a grief support group series that offers insight and coping skills for an adult’s journey through grief.
March 21, 2005
Living w/ Grief (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan (HOM) has partnered with Oakwood Hospital to offer the public an informative grief support teleconference entitled Living w/ Grief: Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life.
February 24, 2005
Hospice of Michigan Announces New Board Members (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan (HOM) has announced the appointment of new members to its Board of Trustees, its regional Advisory boards of directors and trustees to its Foundation for terms beginning in 2005.
January 27, 2005
Hospice of Michigan Hosts First Annual Snowmobile SafarI
(NORTHERN MICH) Hospice of Michigan will soon hold their first Snowmobile Safari, a snowmobile fundraising event set for Saturday, February 5, 2005 that will allow snowmobile enthusiasts to enjoy the trails of northern Michigan while they support a local charity.
January 18, 2005
Hospice Pharmacia Launches Pediatric Medication Use Guidelines (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Hospice Pharmacia (HP), a division of excelleRx, Inc., today announced the release of its Pediatric Medication Use Guidelines (Pediatric MUGs) – HP’s first evidence-based protocols developed specifically for use in the management of end-of-life symptoms for pediatric hospice patients.
September 25, 2004
November is National Hospice Month (GRAND RAPIDS) November 2004 marks the 26th Anniversary of National Hospice Month, which began when Jimmy Carter signed the first National Hospice Month Proclamation in 1978.
September 8, 2004
Hospice of Michigan forms African American Advisory Commitee. (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN’S new African American Advisory Committee will work to broaden the understanding of hospice and palliative care and increase the usage of hospice services within Detroit’s African American community.
July 30, 2004
Hospice of Michigan announces new directors (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN has announced an appointment of two new directors. The announcement was made by Dorothy Deremo, president and CEO of HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN.
July 21, 2004
Hospice of Michigan offers Grief Support Groups (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan (HOM) will host a Grief Support Group for adults who have experienced the loss of a parent. The groups are designed to provide support and information regarding the grieving process.
July 13, 2004
Hospice of Michigan President to help develop "Blueprint for Health Care Reform" (DETROIT) Dorothy Deremo, president and CEO of HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, has been selected by the Wye River Group and the Foundation for American Health Care Leadership as a participant in a national health care policy forum August 10 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Deremo will address issues surrounding end-of-life care.
July 2, 2004
Hospice of Michigan announces Clinical Leadership Positions (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN has announced the appointment of five new leaders who will oversee the organization's Clinical Services Division. Dorothy Deremo, president and CEO of HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN, made the announcement.
June 29, 2004
Hospice of Michigan announces additions to Development Team (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN (HOM) recently announced that it has hired Mary Alice Bankert as its Major Gifts Director, and Bradley Gee as a Development Associate. Dorothy Deremo, HOM's president and CEO, made the announcements.
May 27, 2004
Hospice of Michigan Medical Director receives Educator of the Year Award (DETROIT) John W. Finn, MD, Chief Medical Director of HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN's Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life, was recently honored as the Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Educator of the Year (MHPCO). He received the award at MHPCO's leadership conference in Kalamazoo.
May 14, 2004
Hats off to Hospice of Michigan Volunteers (GAYLORD, MI) Hospice of Michigan recently held a luncheon at their Gaylord branch to honor its more than 70 active volunteers. To show their appreciation, the staff prepared lunch for the volunteers and the room was decorated in the theme of "Hats off to our Volunteers". A special thank you to local businesses: Glen's, BJ's, Diana's, and Save-a-Lot for their donations to make this luncheon so enjoyable.
April 1, 2004
Walk & Remember Visit hom.org to sign up for Hospice of Michigan's statewide event (DETROIT) Walkers across the state can sign up for HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN'S 9th Annual Walk & Remember 5K pledge walk by simply logging on to www.hom.org. The state-of-the-art website includes user-friendly entry forms that can be submitted electronically. The website also includes easy to use instructions for volunteering at the walk and other ways to support the organization's fundraiser.
March 3, 2004
Hospice of Michigan announces Statewide Photography Contest for 3rd - 12th Grades and Community Members Capturing the magic of life through the eyes of a child. (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) To launch its 2004 fundraiser, The Big Picture Project, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN is conducting a statewide photography contest to encourage community participation in The Big Picture Project and to build awareness for Hospice of Michigan's Pediatric Hospice Program. The contest is separated into two sections, school age children grades 3-12 and community participants. Participants in the contest may select to photograph any subject matter that reflects one of Hospice's four components: peace, compassion, dignity, or comfort. Entrants are also required to submit (in 50 words or less) an explanation of their photo. 20 winning photos will be selected, printed and framed, and displayed at a photo exhibit, along with Hospice of Michigan pediatric family photos.
March 1, 2004
Hospice of Michigan Announces New Board of Trustees Officers (DETROIT) Dennis Gershenson, CEO and Trustee of Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. Properties Trust was elected Chair of the HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN (HOM) Board of Trustees at its annual meeting. He resides in Franklin, Michigan. HOM President and CEO, Dorothy Deremo made the announcement.
March 1, 2004
Hospice of Michigan President Appointed by Governor Granholm to Commission (DETROIT) Governor Jennifer M. Granholm recently announced the appointment of Dorothy Deremo, president and CEO of HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN to the Certificate of Need (CON) Commission. Deremo will be representing nurses and her term of appointment expires December 31, 2006.
February 9, 2004
Monopoly theme highlights 19th Annual Hospice of Michigan Crystal Rose Ball (DETROIT) Centering on a light-hearted and fun "Monopoly" theme, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN'S (HOM) 19th Annual Crystal Rose Ball will be held at Compuware World Headquarters on May 15. Guests can visit Boardwalk and Park Place, and send their friends "Directly to Jail" at this year's gala fundraiser presented by Dow Automotive. The event includes a gourmet dinner, dancing, and an evening of fun and games.
February 4, 2004
Become A Hospice of Michigan Volunteer Begin A Wonderful New Journey (ANN ARBOR, MI) "Life is a journey and you can begin this one now." Hospice of Michigan's Ann Arbor office is looking for volunteers to spend time with patients nearing the end-of-life. The Ann Arbor team of staff and volunteers serve Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston and Oakland Counties.
January 15, 2004
Dr. James B. Fahner wins community quarterback award for Hospice of Michigan pediatrics (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) James B. Fahner, MD has been selected as one of the eight finalists for the 2003 William Clay Ford Community Quarterback Award sponsored by the NFL and PARADE Magazine. The nationwide winner will be announced at the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. Fahner was awarded a grant of $1,250 to benefit Hospice of Michigan's Pediatric Program, a program he helped start with the help of DeVos Children's Hospital in 1996.
October 20, 2003
Hearts for Hospice of Michigan's fall luncheon features photojournalist Linda Solomon, Nov. 4 (DETROIT) Hearts for Hospice of Michigan is hosting its Fall Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with guest speaker, nationally recognized photojournalist Linda Solomon. The event will be held at The Bluffs at Turtle Lake in Bloomfield Hills. Solomon will speak on "Life through the Lens."
August 28, 2003
Hospice of Michigan offer grief seminar Living With Grief series free to community (CADILLAC, MI) A seminar, Living With Grief, will be offered free to the community five consecutive Weds. starting on Sept. 17th and ending on Oct. 15th. They will be held from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm at the Cadillac United Methodist Church, 1020 East Division St. Topics that will be explored together include: What is grief; what to expect during loss and grief; working through grief; memories; and hope.
April 29, 2003
8th annual Hospice of Michigan Walk & Remember benefits Grand Rapids patients (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) Hospice of Michigan and Macatawa Bank are sponsoring the 8th annual
Hospice of Michigan Walk & Remember on Sat., May 17, from 8a.m. to 10 a.m., beginning at East
Grand Rapids Middle School, 2425 Lake Drive, SE. All proceeds from the Walk will be used to
support Hospice of Michigan patients and their families in the greater Grand Rapids area.
March 24, 2003
Hospice of Michigan to honor outstanding volunteers at Crystal Rose Ball (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan (HOM) will honor two Bloomfield Hills residents for their
outstanding work as volunteers for the organization at its 18th Annual Crystal Rose Ball on
Saturday, April 12 at Ford Field. Allan Nachman and Carole Larson Wendzel will receive the
recognition.
March 21, 2003
Hospice of Michigan names Senior VP of Clinical Services (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan has named Dorothy Brown Comito, RN, MSN, as Senior Vice
President for Clinical Services. Comito was formerly Director of Beaumont Hospital's hospice
program, and also served as Quality Improvement Manager for Beaumont Home Services and a
Clinical Nurse Manager for Beaumont Home Care.
March 20, 2003
Hospice of Michigan names development directors (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan (HOM) welcomes two new employees to Development Director
positions. Blythe Moran has been appointed as Grants and Foundation Relations Director and
will be based in Hospice of Michigan's Brush Park headquarters in Detroit. Joyce Russell
will serve as Director of Development in Ann Arbor. The appointments were announced by Dorothy
Deremo, president and CEO of HOM.
March 11, 2003
Hospice of Michigan Foundation announces new board of directors lineup (DETROIT) June Hamersma, founder of the Hospice Foundation of Greater
Grand Rapids, was elected Chair of the HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION BOARD of Trustees. She
resides in Grand Rapids. HOM President and CEO, Dorothy Deremo made the announcement.
February 19, 2003
Hospice of Michigan revamps website to meet consumer need for information (DETROIT) More patients and families are choosing hospice care each year, according to
survey statistics from the National Hospice and Palliative Care organization. Hospice of
Michigan has revamped its website, www.hom.org, to ensure those patients have easy access to
the end-of-life care information they need.
January 21, 2003
"Hearts for Hospice" kicks off Feb. 3
Area businesses and civic groups team up to support Hospice of Michigan (ALPENA, MI) The fourth annual Hearts for Hospice fundraiser kicks off on
Mon., Feb. 3 with the sale of hearts at area businesses. Neiman's Market, Ripley Street Station and Pizza
Hut will have hearts available for a $1 donation to Hospice of Michigan. Hearts will hang in
the windows throughout February. All proceeds benefit terminally ill patients and their
families in northeast Michigan.
January 8, 2003
Regional Development Directors Named (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan has promoted two employees to Regional Development
Director positions. Tracy Muscat is now Regional Development Director-East, overseeing
efforts on the eastern side of the state (Alpena to Detroit.) Marcie Hillary has taken on the
role of Regional Development Director-West, overseeing development efforts on the west side
of the state (Ludington to Grand Rapids).
January 2, 2003
Tim Moran, Trina Gray hired for Hospice of Michigan's Alpena Team
(ALPENA, MI) Tim Moran of Alpena and Trina Gray of Presque Isle have been named regional
marketing representative and regional development associate, respectively, for Hospice of
Michigan. They will be based out of Alpena, and will serve 15 counties in northeast Michigan.
"I am delighted to welcome Tim and Trina to Hospice of Michigan," said Annette Miller,
regional director for Hospice of Michigan. "Their skills will help us raise awareness amongst
terminally ill patients and their families, as well as the medical community, about the
benefits of hospice care. We are committed to serving all terminally ill patients regardless
of their ability to pay, and therefore rely heavily on the generosity of people in our
community to support our services. With Tim and Trina's help, we will strengthen these
efforts."
December 6, 2002
Hospice of Michigan recognizes volunteer of year (ALPENA, MI) Each year, Hospice of Michigan salutes one of its more than 60 volunteers in
northeast Michigan to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award. Marian Wittenberg of
Harrisville was recently awarded this honor.
November 18, 2002
Hospice of Michigan and Tendercare Alpena team up to provide new community service (ALPENA, MI) Hospice of Michigan and Tendercare Alpena are celebrating the first-ever
"Serenity Suite" at Tendercare Alpena during an Open House on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30
to 7 p.m. The Serenity Suite is a special room designated for patients who are in their final
days and want a peaceful place to be with family, while receiving compassionate Hospice care.
October 28, 2002
Hospice of Michigan expands end-of-life service to Maistee and Benzie (MANISTEE, MI) Hospice of Michigan has opened a new work site to expand its services in
the Manistee and Benzie counties. The office is located in the Briny Building, Suite G, 50
Filer Street, Manistee 49660.
October 22, 2002
Hospice of Michigan receives national award (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN'S Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life was
recently honored with the NHPCO Award of Excellence in Education from the National Hospice
and Palliative Care Organization. The award was in the educational program for patients and
families category and was given to HOM for its "Caring for a Loved One with Dementia" manual.
August 19, 2002
Hospice of Michigan Selects Misys Healthcare Systems As IT Partner (DETROIT) Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare information technology, today
announced a major agreement with Hospice of Michigan, one of the largest hospices in the
United States. The agreement provides the organization with Misys Homecare, a comprehensive,
industry-leading software solution designed exclusively for hospice, home health and private
duty organizations.
July 8, 2002
Hospice of Michigan Participates in Research Project to Set National Hospice Care Standards (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN is one of 15 participants in the National Hospice
Outcomes Project, a two-year study designed to set national "best practice" standards for
quality hospice care. The study, sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization, is a project of the Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life.
May 28, 2002
Hospice of Michigan Expands End-of-Life Service to Manistee and Benzie (MANISTEE, MI) Hospice of Michigan has opened a new work site to expand its services in
the Manistee and Benzie counties. The office is located in the Briny Building, Suite G, 50
Filer Street, Manistee 49660.
May 1, 2002
Hospice of Michigan Welcomes Ann Arbor's Individualized Hospice (DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN , Michigan's largest provider of
comprehensive end-of-life care, officially announced today that Individualized Hospice and
Home Care of Ann Arbor has joined the HOM team. The consolidation expands HOM's service area
into Washtenaw County under the new name, Home Care & Hospice of Michigan.
May 01,2002
Hospice of Michigan Major Gifts Director Tracy Muscat Elected to Michigan Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization (DETROIT) The Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has elected
Tracy Muscat to the Board of Directors. Muscat, a Farmington Hills resident, has worked at
Hospice of Michigan for the past year as the Director of Major Gifts and has a 10-year track
record of securing major gifts, developing successful major-donor-clubs as well as increasing
major-donor retention rates.
April 11, 2002
Local Community Leader Chappell to Head Hospice of Michigan Board of Trustees
(DETROIT) HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN has named local community leader Beth Chappell
chairperson of the HOM Board of Trustees. Chappell, a Bloomfield Hills resident, has served
the non-profit organization for the past 10 years as a volunteer and fundraiser.
March 18, 2002
Hospice of Michigan and Alzheimer's Association partnership yields one-of-a-kind care manual (DETROIT, MI) March 18, 2002 - Alzheimer's disease currently affects more than four
million people and their families. Knowing what choices to make when a loved one is in the
end stages of life while suffering advanced dementia is one of the most difficult issues
facing family care givers.
March 18, 2002
Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life Fosters New Ways of Thinking About Death (DETROIT) As the American population ages, end-of-life care increasingly has become a
major focus in health care - and an issue for the general public. To help keep Michigan at the
forefront in offering compassionate care to the dying and explore options for living life to
the fullest, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN opened the Center for Quality of Life in its new Brush Park
headquarters in October 2002.
January 3, 2002
Hospice of Michigan Declares Victory for Residents Who Need End-of-Life Care (DETROIT) Hospice of Michigan President and CEO Dottie Deremo and Executive Medical Director Dr.
John Finn are available to comment on the 15 End of Life bills that passed the Michigan Senate
and House earlier this month, and were signed into law today, by Governor John Engler.
December, 2001
Hospice of Michigan dedicates new Macomb office (CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI) Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon, HOM President and CEO
Dottie Deremo, HOM Regional Director Maureen McGee, HOM Medical Director Dr. David Urbanski
and HOM Program Manager Cindy Tomlinson cut the ceremonial ribbon at the dedication of
Hospice of Michigan's new Macomb County office, 44720 Hayes Road in Clinton Township.
November 30, 2001
Hospice of Michigan's Macomb Team Hosts Open House at New Office Location (CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI) Hospice of Michigan will host an open house at its new Macomb
County office on Wednesday, December 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the agency's new local office,
44720 Hayes Road, Suite 100, between 19 Mile and Hall Roads, in Clinton Township.
October 18, 2001
Hospice of Michigan announces $3 million benefactor (DETROIT) October 18, 2001 - HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN announces today that long-time
Detroit-area philanthropist Maggie Allesee will provide a $3 million endowment to initiate
Maggie Allesee Center for Quality of Life.
October 18, 2001
Hospice of Michigan Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Detroit's Historic Brush Park; (DETROIT) Each day, HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN serves nearly 900 terminally ill
patients and their families in 45 counties throughout Michigan. Today, HOM officially opens
the doors to its new 45,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in Detroit's historic
Brush Park - a facility that will greatly enhance HOM's continuing mission of providing
innovative, quality care to people facing end-of-life issues.
October 18, 2001
Hospice of Michigan Brush Park Headquarters receives design award (DETROIT) The city of Detroit's Historic Designation Advisory Board
and Historic District Commission honored Hospice of Michigan's new adminstration building at an
awards ceremony in May 2001.
September 19, 2001
Hospice of Michigan "Living With Grief" Series (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) Two five-week programs that are a combination of grief support as well as education about
the grief experience.
September 11, 2001
Hospice of Michigan Remains Ready and On Call During Emergency Situation (SOUTHFIELD, MI) In light of today's unfortunate disasters and shutting down various
parts of Southeastern Michigan, Hospice of Michigan will remain open and on call for its
patients, families and communities.
June 12, 2001
Hospice of Michigan's Oakland Team Gets New Office Location (BLOOMFIELD, MI) Hospice of Michigan has moved the office for its Oakland County patient
care teams to Northpointe Office Building, at the corner of Telegraph and Square Lake Roads,
in Bloomfield Township. The office will be home-base for 40 Hospice of Michigan employees
who provide services throughout Oakland County.
May 7, 2001
Hospice of Michigan Sponsors Professional Session on End-of-Life Issues (SOUTHFIELD, MI) Professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, social work, public
health, heath administration and education can update their knowledge at a day-long session,
"End of Life: Tools and Promising Practices for Supporting Individuals and Their Families,"
sponsored by Hospice of Michigan.
May 2, 2001
Hospice of Michigan Grief Support Programs Focus on Death of a Parent (SOUTHFIELD, MI) Mother's Day and Father's Day can be a difficult time for people who have experienced the
death of a parent. Hospice of Michigan's Grief Support Services will offer the program
"Remembering Mothers & Fathers" to help people through their grief. The program will take
place Thursday May 10, at Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, 16400 West Warren, east of
the Southfield Freeway, Detroit, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
June 13, 2000
Hospice of Michigan Plans Research Institute to Improve End-of-Life Care Across the State (SOUTHFIELD, MI) Hospice of Michigan is developing a research institute to study
end-of-life care issues and has received a $3 million gift from a Southeast-Michigan donor to
establish and develop the concept. The Institute for Care at the End of Life will be housed
in Hospice of Michigan's new headquarters in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood, where
construction is underway. The donor wishes to remain anonymous until the research institute
opens next year.
April 10, 2000
"Unmasking" A Major Fundraising and Awareness Campaign for Hospice of Michigan (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) Hospice of Michigan has announced a major campaign to build awareness
of hospice services for terminally ill individuals and their families in Western Michigan and
to raise funds for Hospice of Michigan patients and families.
