by fdgadmin | Nov 1, 2019 | About Us, News, Patient Stories, Veterans, Volunteers
Some things in our lives embody such significant memories that they transform from inanimate objects to physical reminders of a story and a life. For Robert (Bobby) Keenan, it was the Purple Heart Medal awarded to him for heroic efforts and injuries he sustained...
by Bob Laws | Jul 26, 2019 | Foundation, Integrative Therapies, News, Patient Stories
Sixteen-year-old Daniel, “Dano” to his friends and family, loves adventure. And, like his big circle of friends, he enjoys climbing, hunting elk, winning at board games, socializing at school, and going to summer camp. Unlike his friends, Daniel has a rare bone marrow...
by Bob Laws | Jul 26, 2019 | About Us, Bereavement, News, Resources, Volunteers
A dying woman’s daughter has been by her bedside for days. The daughter is exhausted and needs sleep. The son of a dying man lives far away and likely won’t arrive before his father dies: he can’t bear the thought of his father dying alone or afraid....
by Bob Laws | Nov 6, 2018 | Donor Stories, Foundation, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
Since 2009, 92-year-old Elma Johnson has helped raise more than $106,500 by auctioning her wild blackberry pies at the annual Ports of Call Gala & Auction! Elma’s special connection to Hospice of the Northwest goes a long way back. Her son, Paul Johnson, was the...
by fdgadmin | Sep 24, 2018 | News, Patient Stories, Pet Peace of Mind, Resources, Social Work, Volunteers
Barbara woke up and turned slowly to look at the other side of the bed. Tango was curled under the covers with her head resting on the pillow, purring. Moving slowly, Barbara painfully reached over with arthritic fingers to rub between Tango’s ears, reminiscing about...