Help Hospice salute its heroes at annual dinner
NORWICH – Hospice of Chenango County is planning a fun and informative annual dinner for Thursday, Oct. 22. It is the public’s chance to show their support for the non-profit health care agency that takes care of individuals facing the final months of life.
The dinner will feature “celebrity waiters” who work for tips from their tablemates for Hospice. “I give these community spirited waiters a lot of credit.” says Development and Community Relations Coordinator, Donna Wood-Craig. “They do a lot of running around but it certainly pays off. Last year, waiters collected more than $1,800 in tips.” Confirmed waiters to date include Mick Dwyer, weatherman from Fox 40, Diane Troxell of Gallery 321, Peggy Finnegan, Executive Director of Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Jeff Genung and Melissa Stagnaro from The Evening Sun, Mary Ann Scheer from NBT Bank, and Rick Mirabito from Mang Insurance.
Another traditional dinner activity is the recognition of Hospice Heroes, individuals who’ve done something special for the agency or a patient in the current year.
Wood-Craig is pleased to announce that The Otis Thompson Foundation will be given the title because it funded Hospice’s inaugural “Camp 4 Seasons,” a daylong children’s camp designed to address loss and grief issues. Daryl Forsythe who chairs the foundation will accept on behalf of the foundation. “We will also bestow the title of Hospice Hero on Jack and Judy Jones who are dealing with Jack’s ALS diagnosis with courage and dignity. The Norwich High School gymnasium is named after the long time athletic director. Jack also coached the Sidney basketball team to several state championships. Two patient volunteers will also walk away with the title Hospice Hero. Wood-Craig says that the Hospice Hero ceremony has become the heart and soul of the dinner because guests get a unique and special snapshot into the everyday world of Hospice work.
During the cocktail hour guests have the opportunity to bid on dozens of items and gift certificates that will include a hand made quilt, works of art, jewelry and a $100 gift certificate to the Oakdale Mall to name just a few. If you have an item you’d like to donate Hospice will put it to good use raising money for their patients.
Hospice supporters, family members, and companies are encouraged to attend the dinner. If you would like to reserve a seat or table, or have an item to donate to the auction, call the Hospice office at 334-3556 by Oct. 12.
The dinner will feature “celebrity waiters” who work for tips from their tablemates for Hospice. “I give these community spirited waiters a lot of credit.” says Development and Community Relations Coordinator, Donna Wood-Craig. “They do a lot of running around but it certainly pays off. Last year, waiters collected more than $1,800 in tips.” Confirmed waiters to date include Mick Dwyer, weatherman from Fox 40, Diane Troxell of Gallery 321, Peggy Finnegan, Executive Director of Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Jeff Genung and Melissa Stagnaro from The Evening Sun, Mary Ann Scheer from NBT Bank, and Rick Mirabito from Mang Insurance.
Another traditional dinner activity is the recognition of Hospice Heroes, individuals who’ve done something special for the agency or a patient in the current year.
Wood-Craig is pleased to announce that The Otis Thompson Foundation will be given the title because it funded Hospice’s inaugural “Camp 4 Seasons,” a daylong children’s camp designed to address loss and grief issues. Daryl Forsythe who chairs the foundation will accept on behalf of the foundation. “We will also bestow the title of Hospice Hero on Jack and Judy Jones who are dealing with Jack’s ALS diagnosis with courage and dignity. The Norwich High School gymnasium is named after the long time athletic director. Jack also coached the Sidney basketball team to several state championships. Two patient volunteers will also walk away with the title Hospice Hero. Wood-Craig says that the Hospice Hero ceremony has become the heart and soul of the dinner because guests get a unique and special snapshot into the everyday world of Hospice work.
During the cocktail hour guests have the opportunity to bid on dozens of items and gift certificates that will include a hand made quilt, works of art, jewelry and a $100 gift certificate to the Oakdale Mall to name just a few. If you have an item you’d like to donate Hospice will put it to good use raising money for their patients.
Hospice supporters, family members, and companies are encouraged to attend the dinner. If you would like to reserve a seat or table, or have an item to donate to the auction, call the Hospice office at 334-3556 by Oct. 12.
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