To Be Thanked for His Service
Honoring those who have served our country is one of our greatest joys. Not everyone understands how important it can be for a veteran to be formally recognized for their service, especially as the end of life nears.
To Make a Meaningful Mark
We all have bucket-list wishes. Sometimes the thing you want to do seems simple, like getting a tattoo, but is really about much more–claiming and honoring someone you love, for instance.
To Marry the Love of My Life
This summer, in the middle of a pandemic and while my soon-to-be husband was receiving hospice care, I married the love of my life.
Hee Haw Hoedown a Huge Success!
The Hee Haw Hoedown, held at the Estill County Fair Barn, had a record-setting night on Aug. 13. The event raises funds for Hospice Care Plus and is organized by a local committee. This is the fourteenth year the committee has hosted the fundraiser, which features a different theme each year. Committee member Erin Leach…
Grants Fund New Cargo Van
With the help of matching grants totaling $30,000 from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) and the E.O. Robinson Mountain Fund, Hospice Care Plus added a gently used cargo van to its medical equipment program. The van is used to deliver equipment to the homes of hospice patients and families in all counties served…
Hee Haw Hoedown, Aug. 13
The annual Estill County summer fundraiser is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s event is the Hee Haw Hoedown, slated for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the Estill County Fair Barn. Tickets are $50 and include dinner, entertainment, silent auction, live auction, and much more. Reserve your…
Lisa Cox Announced as New CEO
Following a national search, Lisa Johnson Cox has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Hospice Care Plus. The Board of Directors approved a resolution on June 30 confirming Lisa as CEO of the regional organization. Tim Jordan, president of Hospice’s board and chair of the CEO search committee, expressed confidence in Lisa’s…
Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Returns!
Madison County’s longest-running Derby Eve party is back after a two-year, pandemic hiatus. The Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Derby Eve Benefit will take place Friday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the Richardson Hall Building-Madison County Fairgrounds. Reservations are open through April 29 and are available online or by calling 859-986-1500. All proceeds…
Give a “Heart for Hospice” in Feb.
For the entire month of February, several local banks are hosting the annual “Hearts for Hospice” fundraising event. When you visit a participating bank in the lobby or at the drive-through, you will have the opportunity to request a memorial heart for a donation of at least one dollar. Donors write their name or the…
Give a “Heart for Hospice” in Feb.
For the entire month of February, several local banks are hosting the annual “Hearts for Hospice” fundraising event. When you visit a participating bank in the lobby or at the drive-through, you will have the opportunity to request a memorial heart for a donation of at least one dollar. Donors write their name or the…
