Carlsbad, CA …          Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at Bellefleur restaurant in Carlsbad on June 23, 2010. Nearly 100 people attended the event, which honors the valued volunteers serving HNC in patient care, auxiliary, resale shop, administrative and board capacities. Together, the scores of volunteers contribute hundreds of hours of unparalleled annual service.

 

HNC Director of Volunteer Services Judith Miller, MSW, states, “As a nonprofit hospice providing care and support to terminally ill patients and their families throughout North County, we heavily rely upon and greatly appreciate our volunteers. They fill key roles in every facet of our organization. Their dedication enables us to continue our many supportive programs at the highest level.”

 

The Celebration featured an Americana theme. Guests dressed in red, white and blue. The Fabulous Earrings, a local singing group, performed patriotic songs.

The nonprofit Hospice of the North Coast was established in 1980 to fill the need for comprehensive, compassionate hospice care in North County San Diego. Since its inception, it has grown in services, staff and clients; it currently provides a full spectrum of programs to terminally ill clients and to their families, including bereavement support. To fulfill its mission of maintaining dignity, comfort and the highest quality of life for those it serves, regardless of ability to pay, Hospice of the North Coast hosts fundraising events, operates a family support camp and resale shop, and maintains a cadre of volunteers.