Mom was a worker, helper and caregiver. So when she was diagnosed with cancer and she needed care, it was not easy for her to accept. She wanted to stay at home as long as possible, but when she made the request to go to Hospice, she expressed it as a desire to alleviate the family's task of caring for her.

The time that we were able to spend with her over the next few days at Hospice was precious. The gentle, personal touches meant so much to our family and provided some measure of peace as we set out in the world without our mother. As much as Hospice was there to care for our mom, it is those of us who are still here that really benefited.

"The care we received is beyond measure, beyond what any one person or family could afford. Donating to Hospice is simply a good investment in celebrating a life,'' said Dave.