Hospice Honors Volunteers

At this years luncheon to honor volunteers, one of the biggest announcements was the change in name. It is now University Home Health Care and Hospice. The work they do is being extended into taking care of people who are at serious risk, but is no longer only limited to those who are dying. With the new name and new charter, they still do great work and volunteers make the difference. The organization honored the tremendous service of the more than 150 volunteers who help them with their loving support to families in our community.

Volunteers

It is tough to lose a loved one suddenly, but it is more traumatic dealing with death that is imminent, or even the threat of death. The goal of Hospice is to show there are options to help live with dignity and as free of pain as possible. Helping the ill or dying and their families and making their lives brighter takes the most incredible love and dedication.

More Volunteers

Volunteers were honored at the luncheon, including Bob Fringer as the 2005 Governor's Award Winners for Outstanding Volunteer Service from Bertie County. Tra Perry, Director of Volunteers for Hospice was the master of cermonies for the awards.

Norma Lassiter Is Honored

Jerri Peede Is Honored

Betty Francis Of Murfreesboro Receiving Her 15 Year Volunteer Service Award

Catherine Umphlett Receiving Her 15 Year Volunteer Service Award

Belle Adams Honored

One of the other purposes of the luncheon was to give special recognition to the many businesses, organizations, local groups and churches who provide outstanding support to this worthy organization in a variety of ways.

There was a special Remembrance of Nina Mizelle for her dedicated service, with her family releasing balloons in her memory.

Jennifer Morris Brings The Ballons For Special Ceremony

Charlotte Mizelle And Doug Mizelle Receive The Balloons

Ready?

Balloons Away

Last One Is Hard To Let Go

If you are interested in learning more about hospice and how you can help, call Tra Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (252) 332-3392 or email her - hospice@asllabs.net


If you are member of a group which could join in this worthy effort, please call also. You will never be sorry you helped.