March 2008

Happy Birthday

Staff	Volunteers
Vermelle Owens (4) Elizabeth King (8) Barbara Baugess (14) Trudy Johnson (16) Tonia Wright (21) Denise Pryor (22) Myra Green (23) Kim Russell (23)	Micky Gifford (3) Nancy Newbegin (3) Jo Majka (8) John Weeks (9) Sue Ellen McKenna (10) Mary Eckford (11) Judy Ockerman (19) Joy Munoz (19) Cynthia Smith (21) Susan Parsons (25) Tom Campbell (27) Majorie McManus (27) Dottie Kennedy (27)

Excerpts from a Pink Sheet

"G and I watched a Bowl game today. We are competing to see who can pick the most bowl winners. So far we are tied at six a piece. He was in a good mood today but it appears that he is having more problems breathing. He coughs and yawns frequently. He wasn't in any pain and seemed to be comfortable."

NEXT VISIT "Visited with G for a few hours. L, his wife, is never far from him but she took a few minutes while I was there to get the mail and do a little work. I don't know how she does it but there is not a hint of resentment or grief about G's condition or the demands it places on her. She dotes on him constantly. I guess there are angels on earth."

-taken from the pink sheets of some of our 67 volunteers that work with patients and families. Please know that your words are read by many.

Welcome New Staff

Susan Gough, Bereavement Coordinator

Volunteer Training

Feb 4th, Monday 5:30-6:30 pm
In-service The American Experience of Death and Dying with Dr. George Dickinson 3870 Leeds Avenue

February 23rd, Saturday 9:30-4:30
General Volunteer Training
MUSC Student Center

February 25th, Monday 5:30-8:00
Hospice Center Orientation
Wando Park Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

LowCountry Dining Booklets Now On Sale!!!

40 restaurants offering buy ONE entree, get ONE entree FREE!!

All Proceeds Benefit Hospice of Charleston.

A Great Value, A Great Cause, A Great Gift $45.00 ($25 for volunteers)

Volunteers Needed

SHANNON's HOPE CAMP
March 8th and 9th
Camp St. Christopher, Seabrook Island

Volunteers interested in going as "Buddies" to this special weekend camp for children who have suffered a loss, please contact Jillian or Diane at 529-3100

Office Work Volunteers Needed at the Leeds Avenue Office.
Call Jillian or Diane at 529-3100 for more details.

Thanks to Dori Lawton for doing our newsletter!

Hospice of Charleston volunteers gave 771 hours in December and drove 4,480 miles to do it. Thank you volunteers.

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."
Winston Churchill

February's Outstanding Volunteer

A $25 Gas card this month goes to Hospice Home Volunteer Juanita Wright for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Thanks Juanita for your hard work and the constant smile on your face and love in your heart.