Testimonials
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
– Mother Teresa
Thank you for the super care Hospice gave to my brother, R. during his final days. We are so very blessed to have such an organization this is well trained to care for patients and families at such a sad trying time. Hospice was a blessing to me when I cared for my mother during the final months of her life. They gave her the benefit of dying in my home, without any heroic attempts to save her from a disease (Lou Gehrigs) that there is no hope of survival. God bless Hospice! We were overwhelmed with the care and compassion shown to us. They were our Angels – we never felt alone. I feared his dying, but Hospice made the whole journey so much easier. Just a short note to thank you for the wonderful care you gave our Dad and the thoughtfulness that was extended to us. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the time you took to make sure our dad and we were comfortable. We are forever grateful!! Hospice has been a blessing to my husband, myself and our entire family! Hospice has given my husband J. control over how he lives out the rest of his life. The process is not necessarily about dying. Hospice gives a choice to the patient about how they LIVE! Thank you, I know that you are just a phone call away and it sets my heart at ease – gives me peace. You will never know how much you mean to us. Hospice is a true blessing from the heavens above. God bless all of you.
GROUNDBREAKING
We are proud to announce that we had a groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin-Linsin Hospice Residence on November 18th.
This residence will be located on existing property on Route 31, Albion the 8,500 square foot facility will feature eight residential patient suites, each designed to accommodate visitors and allow family members to stay overnight. In addition to a family kitchen, lounge and dining room, there will be a spa area with therapy tub, meeting rooms for intimate visits, a Chapel and an indoor Courtyard/Atrium to enjoy the winter sun and warmth.
The total cost of the project is $2.2m and with the generous support of board members, staff, volunteers and a few close friends already over 93% has been committed.
The completion date is Spring/Summer 2012.
Please contact Cora Goyette, Development Director for more information at cgoyette@hospiceoforleans.org or 585-589-0809.
Latest Press Release
Albion NY: Hospice has recently bid farewell to several longtime board members and supporters. Wilma Bentley and Ellie Whipple from Lyndonville and Sandy Hare from Kent each served a maximum ten year period and Ron Holbrook of Medina resigned to move to a warmer region of the USA. Each has served with extraordinary dedication, energy and devotion and in their own unique way contributed to sub committees, special events and especially fund raising.
“Team work is the secret to success in life and these wonderful people have contributed so much to our team” stated Cora Goyette, Development Director. “It has been an honor to work with them”. Thank You!