Cheryl McConnell’s Story
You helped Cheryl honor her loved ones’ wishes to spend their finals days on the family farm For more than 100 years and four generations, the farmhouse on the McConnell family farm has been a place of comfort. When Cheryl McConnell’s mother-in-law and, later, her husband, needed end-of-life care, the farmhouse was the comforting place…
Read MoreRetta Folsom’s Story
You helped Chuck’s family honor his final wish to stay at home Retta Folsom’s husband, Chuck, needed a lot of help when he suffered from end-stage COPD, a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. Retta and her daughter, Julie, took care of him at home for as long as they could. When they were…
Read MoreMeet Theresa Jones
Theresa and Bill give because they believe that giving is receiving Supporting Mercy Health Foundation has always been important to Theresa and her husband, Bill Jones. But when they made a significant gift to the Mercy Health Ray & Ray Eckstein Hospice Care Center, they didn’t realize how much their family would benefit. “My husband…
Read MoreCommunity Hospice House construction completed
Thanks to donors, the Community Hospice House received an upgrade The new construction connects the nurses’ stations, making care easier and faster On June 29th, 2023, the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation celebrated the completion of the Community Hospice House connector addition. The finished construction received a formal blessing at the celebration. And we…
Read MoreHospice
Cause Hospice Make a Difference Give comfort and support to people in their final days Donate Hospice care is about making memories People in their final days—and the families that love them—depend on our donors for the comfort and support they need at the most difficult of times You can direct your gift to Bon…
Read MorePat Shufeldt’s Story
Pat gives because she wants hospice to be available to all who need it In 2016, Pat Shufeldt’s husband Bob had surgery for an aggressive brain tumor. Several months later, they had to call for hospice care. “A hospice nurse and social worker came to visit within 48 hours of making that difficult decision.…
Read MoreDr. Port’s Story
Dr. Port gives to honor lives well lived As a primary care provider, Dr. John Port recognizes the importance of hospice in end-of-life care. But when he lost his friend, colleague and mentor last year, John saw it firsthand. “Dr. Alfred Rogers inspired me to remain in primary care,” he said. “It was an honor…
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Cause Hospice Make a Difference Give comfort and support to people in their final days Donate Hospice honors wishes and needs of those at the end of life’s journey People in their final days—and the families that love them—depend on our donors for the comfort and support they need at the most difficult of times…
Read MoreAnnette’s Story
Annette gives as a way to sing the praises of caring, compassionate hospice care in her community Originally from Australia, Annette Weber is a world traveler who settled in Greenville 30 years ago with a passion for giving. She volunteers her time, money and talent at Open Arms Hospice. “I sing in the St. Mary…
Read MoreMeet Sara & Julie
Sara and Julie give so that hospice can be there for others like it was for their family Sisters Sara Lamacraft and Julie Davenport fully believe in the value that end-of-life in-home hospice care can have for a family. After all, the pair benefitted from hospice care with both their parents. For Sara, since both…
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