November is National Hospice Month, and our community is pulling together to celebrate, support, and raise awareness of hospice care. From eating out to dressing down, and selfie-tag to penny wars, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. Questions? Call us at 859-986-1500.
COMMUNITY
Sat., Nov. 7, 9am-4pm, Compassionate Care Center, New Volunteer Training: The community is invited to attend a training for new hospice volunteers. Please register with Tina at 859-626-9292 or hospice@hospicecp.org.
Nov. 2-Nov. 9, Selfie-Tag: Get involved with the #unselfieforhospicecareplus Selfie-Tag campaign. The campaign raises both funds for and awareness of hospice care in our community.
MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
For the first time ever, the Madison County School system is participating at both the elementary and middle school levels.
Penny Wars: Elementary schools will hold a Penny War to see which school can raise the most funds for hospice care. The winning school will take home the Hospice Service Traveling Trophy.
Dress-Down Days: Middle schools will allow students to take a break from uniforms with dress-down days. For a small donation, students can go without uniforms on specified days.
RESTAURANTS
Four local restaurants are either donating proceeds, prizes, or supporting awareness on specific nights.
On Nov. 6, Buffalo Wild Wings will donate a portion of sales to Hospice Care Plus.
On Nov. 12, 5-7PM, Chick-fil-A will host an information booth about hospice care and also raffle a free tray of chicken nuggets.
On Nov. 19, Mad Scoops and Domino’s Pizza join forces for Pizza & Ice Cream Night. A portion of proceeds from both restaurants will be donated to Hospice Care Plus.
GOVERNMENT
Mon, Nov. 2, Proclamation: Mayor Jim Barnes and County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor will co-sign a National Hospice Month proclamation in Richmond, while Mayor Steven Connelly will sign one in Berea.
Month of November, Courthouse Lawn Display: The courthouse lawn in Richmond will be filled with 706 flags, representing the number of loved ones Hospice Care Plus cared for in 2014.
Hospice Care Plus empowers those we serve to enjoy the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and goals through specialized care, education, resources, and grief support.
Our Service Area:
Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative Care programs serve you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.
Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.
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Hospice Radio Day Dec. 1
For the first time ever, Hospice Care Plus is partnering with WWAG-FM for a special Hospice Radio Day event on December 1 from noon until 4pm. The WWAG-Hospice Radio Day will feature several special guests, including families who have received hospice care and want to share their stories. The phones will be open during the entire…
Remembrance Tree Dec. 6
The annual Remembrance Tree ceremony is set for Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m., at Richmond Mall inside the former JC Penney’s. The event is a long-standing tradition for Hospice Care Plus and the community. The Remembrance Tree ceremony gives the community a chance to remember loved ones during the holiday season by placing a personalized…
Selfie-Tag for Hospice Going on Now!
If you’ve seen a slew of selfies lately on Facebook or other social media, some of them may well be part of the first-ever #unselfieforhospicecareplus campaign. The campaign, which begins the week of November 2, encourages users to engage in selfie-tag in support of hospice care. To play, users take a selfie with someone who…
“Evening of Music” in Beattyville Nov. 7
Beattyville Christian Church is hosting a special event—An Evening of Music—on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6pm, to raise funds for Hospice Care Plus. Featured music includes bluegrass, jazz, classical, country, gospel, folk and more. Local musicians will be highlighted. The organizers suggest a donation of at least $5.00 to attend. All proceeds benefit Hospice Care…