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        Caring Connections -November 2014
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Please remember us when making choices for workplace giving 
United Way #8365 |  CFC #42512 | Maryland Charity Campaign #5278
Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping

It's that time of year again! Time to gift wrap at Barnes & Noble to raise money for Hospice Caring! If you are able to volunteer please use the following links to sign-up for the shift that is best for you! 

 

Rockville
Bethesda
Gaithersburg 

 

Please commit to the time slot you select.  Last minute schedule changes create logistical challenges for our team, so please limit these changes to emergencies if at all possible.

 

Shift Instructions: Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled gift-wrap time. There will be two gift wrappers present at all times.  In addition to wrapping, you will distribute flyers about our organization and have a container to collect donations.  Be on the lookout for more instructions to come from Marci at  volunteer2@hospicecaring.org. Marci is also the person to contact if you have questions!

 

Thank you so much for your continued support of Hospice Caring, Inc. this holiday season!
November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month 


* Last year, more than 1.56 million terminally ill Americans received care from our nation's hospices.

* Over 62% of patients die within 30 days of starting hospice; 35% die within 7 days or less - that's just not enough time for patients and families to fully benefit from all that hospice offers.

* People think that most hospice patients have a cancer diagnosis but hospice cares for people with a wide range of illnesses; cancer accounts
for less than 37% of patients.

* There is a misconception that hospice means a patient is giving up; that's not true, research has shown that among some Medicare beneficiaries those on hospice live approximately 28 days longer than patients who opt for what is often thought of more conventional care.
Tree of Love
Make the world a bit brighter this holiday season as we honor and remember those who have touched our lives.  Join us on Saturday, December 6 at 6 pm at the Hospice Caring Cottage for our Traditional Lighting of the Tree, Instrumental Music, Responsive Readings, and Reading of the Names.

You can have your loved one's names read aloud at the ceremony for a donation of $25 per name or 5 names for $100.  Click here to see the event flyer and payment  form.  Please print the form and return it to Hospice Caring, Inc. with payment by December 1 to have your loved one's name printed in the program.  For more payment options contact Jamie at jamiep@hospicecaring.org.
Holiday Gift Boutique

Join us this December for our first ever Holiday Gift Boutique!  We have a great collection of NEW items, many of which are handmade and one-of-a- kind! Gifts include crocheted lap blankets, pottery, candles, plush stuffed animals, jewelry, books, home goods, artwork, antique dolls, cookbooks and more starting at just $1. 
 

Stop by the Cottage to enjoy holiday treats and shop on: 

Thursday, December 4th from 12pm - 6pm

Friday, December 5th from 12pm - 4pm

Saturday, December 6th from 9am - 2pm

 

Click here for more details.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival

Support Hospice Caring by volunteering for a 2.5 hour shift at Hospice Caring's bag holding table at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Gaithersburg.  Volunteers get free admission to the festival!  Email Monica Czaplinski  or call her at 301-330-4627 if you can help at the festival on November 21, 22 or 23.
 
Thank You for Supporting our Gala
Our 25th Anniversary "Silver Linings" Gala was a huge success thanks to everyone who supported us by attending, volunteering, and donating!  Click here to read the Gazette article about the gala.  Click here to see more photos from the gala on our facebook page.
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