May 2008

Happy Birthday

Staff	Volunteers
Jayne Quinn (1) Amy Zange (4) Kimberly Jordan (11) Robert Lake (15) Tita Middleton (16) Teresa Bailey (25) Bette Strimpe (26) Sandy Dandridge (30)	Jo Bacon (2) Estee Perlmutter (5) JoAnne Boyer (8) Dianna Cave (9) Cathi O'Brien (9) Cheryl Clark (10) Rhonda Faulkner (12) John Manzi (13) Jean Wall (14) Leigh Fulmer (18) Diane Rowan (19) Becky Geiger (19) Rhonda Dugan (22) Annette Epinger (22) Lorraine Lynch (23) Kristen Devoe (24) Jackie Davis (26) Janice Rama (28) Tommy Riggs (29) Katherine Blakely (31)

Excerpts from a Pink Sheet

"As soon as I arrived Mr. F was moved to his chair in his beautiful sunroom so he could visit with me. He told me about his wonderful 90th birthday party the weekend before. There were 40 people there including "the love of his life" 84 yr old girlfriend. The party was videotaped and he promised to play it for me. He reported his pain level and appetite OK. We talked for a while and then Mr. F turned on swing and big band music. It was so soothing for both of us to hear that wonderful music enjoying the sunny room with the beautiful view. He said the music brought back all kinds of memories for him. I asked if he were a dancer in his day...he said no but he liked to listen. Mr. F dozed on and off while I read the newspaper. The silence was very comfortable for both of us. It felt like we were both just living in that moment When I got up to leave Mr. F grabbed my hand and said "please come back". We are both very fond of each other."

-taken from the pink sheets of one of our 93 volunteers that work with patients and families. Please know that your words are read by many.

Welcome New Staff

Teri Lupinacci, Home Health RN

Upcoming Volunteer Training and In-Services

Saturday, May 24th at Leeds Avenue
8:30-3:30
General Training
Call Jillian or Diane at 529-3100 to arrange interview prior to training.

BELK'S CHARITY DAY AT ALL BELK STORES
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd 6am-10am
Find your Hospice of Charleston table to
purchase a $5 ticket for $5 off your first purchase
and 20-60% off store merchandise plus a chance at
a $1,000 shopping spree.

Hospice of Charleston Spring Memorial Service

May 18th at 3 PM
Cypress Gardens, Monks Corner
Enjoy a beautiful, peaceful walk through these historic gardens, no admission charge.

Yard Sale Raises $3,336!

Thank you volunteers for all that you gave and thank you Kathy, Patti, Nancy, Karen, Larry, Scott, Jeff, Pat, JoAnn, Claire, Andi, and Joel for helping with the sale held on April 4th.

Adopt a Duck

Support HOC at the Daniel Island
Charleston Duck Race June 7
Sponsored by
Rotary Club of
Daniel Island
www.charlestonduckrace.com

Thanks to Dori Lawton for doing our newsletter.

Hospice of Charleston volunteers gave 1,331 hours in March and drove 8,331 miles to do it. Thank you volunteers.

"Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, and honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998)

May's Outstanding Volunteer

A $25 Gas card this month goes to volunteer CATHY CLAREY for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Cathy, in her 18th year as a Hospice of Charleston volunteer has a home patient and works in the office and makes herself available with a moment's notice for 11th hour assignments. Thank you Cathy for your service and your friendship. We love you.