Mary-Ann and Doug Hill never imagined all the ways that Calvert Hospice would support them in the last weeks of Mary-Ann’s mother’s life. So much so that when “Willie” passed, they contacted Calvert Hospice to see what they could do to give back. “Hospice is so much more than we ever imagined,” stated Doug Hill, Chief Meteorologist, ABC7/WJLA-TV. In his letter to the community Doug stated, “As a meteorologist, one thing I know about the weather is that it’s always changing. I also know that one important thing in Calvert County has remained the same for almost 30 years, and that’s the compassionate care of Calvert Hospice.”
Many Calvert County residents are familiar with Calvert Hospice’s Festival of Trees which has been held in the County for the past 23 years. What most people don’t realize is that although this event raises considerable support, it does not cover the entire amount needed to run the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. In reality, it takes at least an addition $192,000 per year to fund those program and operational expenses.
“Calvert Hospice provides end-of-life care for hospice-eligible patients regardless of a person’s ability to pay and that benevolent care must be covered through donations from the community,” stated Brenda Laughhunn, Calvert Hospice Executive Director. “We are so pleased to have Mary-Ann and Doug Hill as our honorary chairs for this year’s annual campaign, their support of our work is very gratifying.”
Hospice has earned a place in mainstream health care and social services in Calvert County and across the nation. Hospice’s compassionate and personal character, plus its consummate expertise in the control of pain and symptoms, makes it a viable choice for those individuals who wish to die with dignity, and also want to live until they die.
For more information about Hospice programs and services call: 410.535.0892 or go online to www.calverthospice.org.
