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Whitney Prince thought hospice volunteering would be sad, but four years later, he says holding hands with dying patients "feeds the soul." Arbor Hospice's 150 volunteers prove that life's hardest moments can also hold unexpected connection and joy.
A New York pizzeria owner canceled his Easter plans to help a hospice patient thank his nurses one final time. The simple act of kindness brought joy during a family's most difficult moment.
Hospice care providers are using artificial intelligence to connect volunteers with patients based on shared interests and needs, making end-of-life care more personal. The technology also helps track volunteer hours and creates virtual opportunities that fit busy schedules.
A small-town mayor in England just shattered fundraising records, raising over £46,000 for a hospice and an addiction recovery program. The money will help hundreds of men rebuild their lives and families facing terminal illness.
A small-town mayor in England just shattered fundraising records, collecting over £46,000 through parmo nights, salsa dancing, and community walks. The money will help a hospice care for terminally ill patients and a project that's already helped 700 men rebuild their lives.
Mt. Hood Hospice volunteers provided 16% of patient visits this year, tripling the federal requirement. Their dedication honors the compassionate roots of the hospice movement itself.
A couple's experience at Huron Shores Hospice reveals how steady, compassionate care transforms the hardest moments into peaceful memories. Their story shows why sustained community support matters more than single grand gestures.
Jan Afonso packs her carbon fiber harp each week and drives to Peppi's House hospice facility, where she's one of 75 volunteers bringing comfort to dying patients. Her music often brings tears after just three notes, offering peace to families in their most difficult moments.
Three Vermont women have each volunteered with hospice for over 45 years, becoming some of the longest-serving hospice volunteers in the nation. Their secret? They say end-of-life care isn't sad—it's about helping people live fully until their last moment.
A Scottish whisky club turned their passion for fine spirits into £2,100 for hospice care. The Mudhook Whisky Club's annual charity event brought together rare whiskies, local businesses, and a community eager to make a difference.
A charity golf tournament in Southland, New Zealand brought together local golfers and businesses to support free hospice care for families facing life-limiting illness. The Par for Purpose event showed how a community can rally behind services that help neighbors during their hardest moments.
Legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz is receiving hospice care at his Orlando home, surrounded by loved ones. His son shared that the 89-year-old coaching icon is "still fighting the fight" as family cherishes every moment together.
A Nevada organization supporting veterans is calling for more volunteers as it serves record numbers of those who served our country. The Veterans Guest House just opened a new hospice facility and needs helping hands to keep up with growing demand.
After winning £250,000 in the lottery, Linda Styles donated £25,000 to the hospice that cared for her late husband. The People's Postcode Lottery just matched her gift, bringing the total to £50,000 for the Kent facility. #
A Maltese chocolatier just unveiled the world's longest chocolate sculpture—a stunning 52-meter train made from 3,000kg of Belgian chocolate. Even better, the record-breaking creation is helping raise funds for hospice care in Malta and Italy.