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CROSSROADS For Friends of Hospice SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Reverend Richard V. Warner, C.S.C. In Service to a Better World CONTENTS A NOTE spring/summer 2011 from within Visions inspire goals, which provide purpose for our lives. Throughout 2010, our foundation officers and our board of directors took time to reflect on the upcoming decade, both its foreseeable challenges and its opportunities within the context of an uncertain and ever-changing global community. p12-13 In Service to We do indeed live in a world of increasing uncertainty. Just read the newspaper or turn on the evening news and you’ll be reminded of just how true that statement is. When living with a Better World uncertainty, it can be comforting to focus on that which is certain. I am often reminded that the Fr. Warner’s spiritual generosity has impacted countless lives throughout only thing that is certain is living and dying. Ulitmately, they are the only commonalities shared the world. Pictured on the cover is Fr. Warner celebrating Mass at the by all of us in this world. It is in that context that we have formulated a vision for our future. University of Notre Dame. Our 2020 Vision includes: A central campus from which Center for Hospice Care can provide all people living in our p14-15 2011 Helping Hands Dinner eight-county service area with access to quality hospice care, palliative care and bereavement Honoring Rev. Richard V. Warner, C.S.C. support -- regardless of ability to pay. An institute that prepares us all for the inevitabilities of life, and through which we work collaboratively to educate health care and social service professionals about how to provide compassionate care for the dying and the families they leave behind. Board of Directors Officers Catherine Hiler, Chairman Mark Murray, President/CEO p4-5 25th Walk for Hospice p10 Bike Michiana for Hospice A sustainable, long-term plan and a permanent home for the Pallative Care Association John Mann Mike Wargo, COO of Uganda (PCAU) through which to provide access to palliative care for all the people of Susie Mahler Karl Holderman, CFO p6 Mark Murray Elected p11 Calendar of Upcoming Events Uganda, regardless of how remote the area in which they may live. Amy Kuhar Mauro National Board Chair Contributors Terry Rodino p7 Center for Hospice Care Opens By achieving this 2020 vision, we may rest well, if only momentarily, in knowing that our work Jacqueline Kronk Palliative Care Center Allison Nanni has indeed had meaning in the lives of those whom we may have touched, if only briefly, along p8 FHSSA p16-17 Donor Profile Cyndy Searfoss life’s journey. p8 Making an Impact in Uganda Brian and Jeannelle Brady Mike Wargo p9 Hanna O’Brien: p18-19 Community Corner Volunteering in Uganda p20-21 Circle of Caring p9 Clinical Palliative Care Students p22-35 In Memoriam Michael J. Wargo Chief Operating Officer p35 Honor Listing www.FoundationForHospice.org 2 CROSSROADS www.FoundationForHospice.org 3 ©2011 The Hospice Foundation 25th Anniversary Walk for stories and activities from the past quarter Hospice Sponsors children, Michael and Donna, and together their The Gangloffs raised nearly $1,000 using team collected over $1,000 in donations from all the Internet to become our largest online Walk Presenter 25th Annual Walk for Hospice The GMI Group across the United States. fundraising team. Twenty-five years of walking for the Walk Patrons The Gangloffs, Tammi and Ted, used the Hospice Walkers Cheryl and Denny Correll experienced WSBT 22 cause was celebrated at the SILVER D-squared Promotions ANNIVERSARY WALK FOR HOSPICE Foundation’s new online fundraising tool to raise hospice care with Cheryl’s mom, Betty Ebner. Dec-O-Art on October 10, 2010. money for hospice care. This is what Ted wrote They explained that among the many benefits Gerig Surgical Associates on his fundraising page: was the fact that Betty was able to spend every Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC Over 400 registered walkers and their minute with her favorite side-kick, Precious, Newton Park families, along with a plethora of staff, On November 29, 2008 I lost my dad to Radiology, Inc. who was with her to the very end. Recycled / New Pallets volunteers and entertainers converged on cancer. This was an extremely difficult time Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Newton Park in Lakeville. Greeted by a Fundraising dollars raised in this event Wal-Mart Bobbie Chase and her family prepare for for Dad and our family. The help we received warm-up exercises before the walk begins. “ enable Center for Hospice Care (CHC) to beautiful sunny day, participants enjoyed The Doug Leiter Band entertains the crowd with lively music and up-beat attitudes! from the Center for Hospice Care was a Water/Snack Stop Sponsors an afternoon of exercise, entertainment continue to provide physicians, nurses, Adams Remco and refreshments. blessing. They taught us what to expect as the social workers, spiritual care counselors, Gleaner Life Insurance Society cancer progressed and how to administer home health aides and trained community Laven Insurance Agency Presenting Sponsor for this anniversary pain medications. They sent a nurse for check volunteers to improve the quality of living for Memory Wall Sponsor event was GMI Group of Plymouth. Chris LaPaz Lions Club ups and gave phone support 24/7 so Dad our patients and families facing progressive, Stoler and the administration at GMI have life-limiting illnesses. CHC also provides Stage Sponsor could stay at home where he was surrounded The Tire Rack been Walk sponsors for over 15 years, so grief counseling, art therapy, a children’s when the opportunity came this year to by his family. God bless their volunteers and grief camp and community education free of Finish Line Sponsor Clem Leniski and Sons be the first ever WALK PRESENTER, they staff. They sent a volunteer to sit with Dad so charge to hundreds of people each week in quickly grabbed the honor. According Memorial Celebration Sponsor Mom could do the needed shopping. For a our community. Because of the commitment Plymouth Rotary Club to Walk Committee Chairman, Debra Walkers of all ages enjoy a beautiful fall day as the short time the 24 hour a day care that Dad of everyone involved in this 25th Anniversary Mayfield, “it is strong support like this that 25th Walk for Hospice commences at Newton Park. Program Sponsors needed got to be overwhelming for us so we event, a total of $43,283.53 was raised to provide Midwest Blind and Shade Co. has contributed to the longevity of this event.” Radiology, Inc. used the Hospice House where Dad was cared support to CHC patients and their families! Route Sponsors The motivation for participating in this Betty Ebner with her The success of this event would not be constant companion for by doctors and staff around the clock. Ancilla Domini Sisters annual event is as diverse as the walkers of 12 years, Precious. To me this is a priceless service offered by possible without the involvement of area E Industries themselves. Walkers come from all across Elkhart Fire Fighters Local 338 a not-for-profit organization. I’m glad to businesses and individuals in the community the United States and from all age groups. who donated time, talent and prizes. THANK Chris and Dan Horning Bobbie Chase, of Mishawaka, participated help raise money for the Center for Hospice Jones Huff & Jones YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Mishler Funeral Home in the event for the first time this year in Care. On October 10th we will join the Walk Waste Management LLC memory of her mother, Sylvia Sherrod. for Hospice and I’m asking you to make a Barb and Pat Wolf Bobbie enlisted the help of her adult donation. Thank you! Snack and Water Donors Cheryl and Denny Correll (center) and family walk in memory of Cheryl’s mom, Betty Ebner. Hawkins Water Tech Keck’s Klear Water Kroger - Elkhart ” McDonald’s KADA Partnership The South Bend Medical Foundation 4 CROSSROADS TreeMendus Fruit Farmswww.FoundationForHospice.org 5 CHC Opens Area’s First Did You Foundation CEO Elected Palliative Care Center Know? The Center care and hospice care. The most significant National Board Chairman for Hospice difference is that palliative care patients With more than 85 hospice programs Care has may simultaneously pursue active operating in the state, Center for Hospice With 52,000 members, including 3,700 Action Network, a Washington, DC expanded its curative treatment. Palliative care includes Care continues to be “Indiana’s Most hospice and palliative care provider political advocacy organization; FHSSA, palliative care aggressive symptom management as well services into as emotional support and assistance. Chosen Hospice Program.” Here are some members, NHPCO is the oldest and largest formerly known as the Foundation for facts about our organization and services. the community Palliative care referrals may be made by membership organization representing Hospices of Sub-Saharan Africa; and the with the recent any physician, preferably at an early stage • The total number of patients served hospice and palliative care programs and National Hospice Foundation, where he opening of of treatment. Once a referral is made, an from 1980-2010 is 20,743. professionals in the United States. NHPCO served in the office of Treasurer during its outpatient appointment is scheduled with one of Palliative Care members care for over 90% of the nation’s 2010. NHPCO and its affiliates are based the agency’s medical directors who will • More than half of the total number of Center, located examine the patient and then provide a more than 1.6 million hospice patients.