For Release: November 3, 2009
Contact:
Kelly Ward-Smith 330-745-1601, Ext. 6410
kward@vnsa.com
Hospice of VNS Announces Local Heroes for Hospice Award Winners
Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of opening the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center with a special awards dinner on November 18, 2009. Hospice of VNS will honor heroes who are dedicated to helping terminally ill patients and their families through compassionate care, advocacy and philanthropic support. These honorees have helped to promote hospice care in our community and ensure its continued success. Please join Hospice of VNS as they honor and celebrate the following individuals and organizations that embody the spirit, quality and compassion of hospice and the value it holds for all.
Justin T. Rogers Spirit of Hospice Award
- Russell M. Pry, Executive, Summit County
- David J. Peter, MD, FACEP, Hospice of VNS Medical Director and Akron General Chief Medical Information Officer
- Molly Kramer Scantling, MD, Hospice of VNS Medical Director
Charles M. Billow Quality of Life in Hospice Award
- Sisler McFawn Foundation
- Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charles and Margaret Schreiner Hospice Compassion Award
- Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
- Hospice Soup Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church
Awards will be presented on November 18 at the Heroes for Hospice Celebration and Awards Dinner to be held at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 West Market Street. A Patron Champagne Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and seating will begin for dinner at 6 p.m. The awards presentation starts at 7:15 p.m. A silent auction will run throughout the evening. Tickets are $95 for the champagne reception and dinner, or $65 for dinner only. Corporate tables of eight are available. Proceeds will benefit end-of-life patient care and supportive services. To receive an invitation or donate an item for the silent auction, please call Hospice of VNS at 330-665-1455 or 1-800-335-1455 and then press "0."
About Hospice and Palliative Care of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS)
The purpose of Hospice and Palliative Care of VNS is to alleviate suffering, engender hope, promote living and facilitate grieving among patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses, their families and their communities. Hospice and Palliative Care of VNS is a 2006, 2007 and 2008 HomeCare Elite Top Agency, and is an affiliate of Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates (comprised of Advanced Infusion Services, Hospice and Palliative Care of VNS, VNS Personal Care Services, VNS Equipment & Supplies and Visiting Nurse Service). VNSA serves Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties and is a member of the Akron General Health System. Visit VNSA on the web at http://www.vnsa.com
