Hospice Honors Volunteers

UHS Hospice honored the tremendous service of the more than 100 volunteers who help them with their loving support to families of the terminally ill in our community. The luncheon April 27th was open to the public.

Volunteers Arrive At The Hospice

It is tough to lose a loved one suddenly, but it is more traumatic dealing with death that is imminent. The goal of Hospice is to show there are options to help live the final days with dignity and as free of pain as possible. Helping the dying and their families and making their lives brighter takes the most incredible love and dedication. This is what Hospice does.

Kathy Burden and Becky Hoggard With A Portion Of The Great Food

The volunteers honored at the luncheon were, Bonita Lewis for 10 years of Volunteer Service, Loretta Whitehurst for 10 years of Volunteer Service and Brenda Hoggard, winner of the 2004 Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

Bonita Lewis and Brenda Hoggard are presented their awards by Tra Perry (center).

One of the other purposes of the luncheon was to give special recognition to the many businesses, organizations, local groups and churches who provide outstanding support to this worthy organization in a variety of ways.

The Luncheon Sprawled All Over The Grounds

There was a special Remembrance of Joyce Miller for her dedicated service with two Hospice Volunteer groups, the Murfreesboro Lions Auxiliary and the Meherrin Baptist Church Women's Association.

Scouts Help Hospice Bring Joy

If you are interested in learning more about hospice and how you can help, call Tra Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (252) 332-3392 or email her - hospice@asllabs.net

Jennifer Askew Greets Visitors To The Hospice Office In Ahoskie

If you are member of a group which could join in this worthy effort, please call also. You will never be sorry you helped.