Spirit of Aloha
Earlier this month, volunteer Jane Tulloch (pictured right) and dancing partner Brenda Christian brought a taste of Hawaii to Pilgrims Hospice. "We like to share our hula dances or performances with others because it allows us the opportunity to convey love and joy through dance - all in the Spirit of Aloha."
The Spirit of Aloha, according to Jane, is a way of life, a warmth in caring with no obligation in return. "It's a reminder to consider the other person and try to put ourselves in their place and understand from their perspective. We see that every day at Pilgrims Hospice!" 
The warm Hawaiian music and elegance of the dance touched us all. And sitting hula, or "noho" hula, allowed our clients to "sing and dance and tell a story" from the heart while sitting in a chair. As Jane says, "It's wonderful to see the smiles it brings to their faces as they participate."
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Our Shared Humanity
Jane Tulloch has been with Pilgrims Hospice since September 2015, primarily as a Compassionate Companions volunteer. Since her training, she has companioned two clients, bringing smiles and comfort to both the families and their loved ones.
"Compassion isn't pity. It's more than empathy, or feeling another's pain. Compassion starts with the desire to make a difference for someone, and involves an action to enhance the quality of life of another - not out of pity, but recognizing our shared humanity.
As Compassionate Companion volunteers, through Pilgrims Hospice, we act on our desire to make a difference by visiting and spending time with those living with life limiting conditions, or facing the end of their life."
Sharing her experiences, Jane painted a clear picture of what companioning really means to our volunteers and to the clients that we serve. You can read the full talk here.
Jane - thanks for all of your contributions. You are our Volunteer of the Month!
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Contact Us
For more information about any of our services, for a loved one or for yourself, fill out our
Service Request Form
here. Or call us at
780-413-9801.
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Sunflower Tradition
It's always heartening to hear that friends of Pilgrims Hospice have enjoyed a special event. Thanks to Joanne Chrisite, for supporting our Sunflower Luncheon and letting us know what it means to you.
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"It's become a tradition
that I look forward to every year."
- Joanne Christie
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"Thank You to all of you at Pilgrims Hospice. Once again, your Sunflower Luncheon was lovely - right from the warm welcome I received when I walked into the foyer outside the Empire Room, to your new MC Serena Mah, to the wonderful people I met at my table, to the absolutely delicious luncheon and to the moving words of Jane Tulloch. It doesn't get any better!!! It's become a tradition that I look forward to every year." -
Joanne Christie
Jane Tulloch gave a moving speech over the Luncheon. Her quote from Mary, of what it means for her and her family to have a Compassionate Companion visiting her Mom, probably speaks for many of our clients:
"It's a blessing. We can't always be there and you have become a friend she loves and looks forward to seeing every week. Because you are not family, Mom shares her thoughts and feelings with you; you are a breath of fresh air for her. You get her to do things she won't do for us. Mom lights up when she talks about your
visits." (Read the full story here.)
Thanks to the care and generosity of our guests and sponsors, the Luncheon raised $25,000 to help fund our Compassionate Companions Program.
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Rayne Johnson, a Midwife for the dying, returns to Pilgrims Hospice for her next
Death Salon on Wednesday, October 5
, from 6:30-8:30pm.
A Death Salon provides an open and relaxed setting for people to discuss issues surrounding life and death... The event is free and donations are welcome. Join us for a lively chat!
Pilgrims Hospice is at 9808-148 St., Edmonton. To register for either event call Rayne at 780-642-8703.or email [email protected].
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In 2015 we received 12.9% of our funding from the government, through our Partnership with Alberta Health Services. Individual and Corporate Donations, Foundation Grants and our Fundraising efforts are vital to our existence.
Thank you for generously supporting our programs and services with your attendance at our Special Events and your Donations to Pilgrims Hospice.
Your generosity ensures
COMPASSION FOR THE JOURNEY &
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
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