Walk for Hospice 2012 at South Shore Plaza on Saturday

WHAT

The Walk for Hospice is a one mile, indoor, family-friendly fun walk designed to raise awareness and funds for Hospice of the South Shore. Prepare to be inspired! Join more than 2,500 walkers, from communities just like yours, coming together to help Hospice patients and their families. The notes on our Wall of Memories will touch your heart, the toe-tapping entertainment will keep you moving, and the experience will leave a lasting impression with you and the hundreds of families you’re helping.

WHY

Hospice of the South Shore is there to help ease patients’ pain and suffering and allow them to focus on their friends and families; making every moment count. The organization provides care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Last year, Hospice caregivers helped hundreds of patients live life to the fullest, with dignity and respect, as they faced cancer, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and other life-limiting illnesses. Every dollar raised by the Walk benefits Hospice of the South Shore patients.

WHEN

Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. It is a rolling start. Bring your friends, colleagues, and the entire family to participate in the 21st Annual Walk for Hospice.

WHERE

, Braintree, MA

HOW

Register to walk online at southshorehospital.org/events or call Jane Sisto (781) 624-8783 to receive your Walk papers. We’re all in this together. We will be happy to provide helpful tips on how to fundraise and build bigger teams.

VOLUNTEER

There are many opportunities to help with the Walk for Hospice. Volunteers are needed to help set up the night before, to help with walkers on event day, and to assist with mailings. For more information please call Jane Sisto at (781) 624-8783.

A History of Compassion

Hospice of the South Shore cares for the terminally ill and their families. Our team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers makes each patient as comfortable as possible – most often in their own home. We help people live with dignity until the end of their life.

Additionally, Hospice of the South Shore shows families how to care for a dying loved one, and supports the family emotionally and socially. Our goal is to help patients and their families have closure and peace at the end of life.

Hospice of the South Shore cares for patients in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Additionally, many of the services provided by Hospice of the South Shore are above and beyond what insurance will cover.

Facts:

• Hospice of the South Shore was established in 1980 and South Shore VNA was established in 1911, joining South Shore Hospital in 1994.

• Each year, Hospice of the South Shore serves 450-500 patients.

• Hospice of the South Shore serves more than 30 South Shore communities.

• Walk for Hospice is the primary source of funding for free care.

• The majority of all reimbursement is through Medicare.

• Hospice of the South Shore patients range in age from the very young to seniors, and their illnesses are equally diverse.

• Cancer diagnoses account for approximately 50% of all Hospice patients.

• Alzheimer's, dementia, congestive heart failure, end stage respiratory and renal disease, and adult failure to thrive are the most common non-cancer diagnoses.

• Hospice of the South Shore coordinates bereavement support groups for adults, teenagers, and children.

• Hospice provides care for patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, group homes, and hospitals.

–Hospice of the South Shore