2023 Women Swimmin' for Hospicare

Women Swimmin' for Hospicare is a community event that raises money for Hospicare & Palliative Care Services.

Happy Summer friends!

After taking a year off from swimming, I am thrilled to once again be participating in this year's Women Swimmin' for Hospicare to raise much-needed funds for hospice and palliative care services in Ithaca, NY. As one of the few non-profit hospice services in the United States, our fundraising efforts have a huge impact on the resources available for our local Hospicare to provide compassionate end-of-life care for members of our local community. As a healthcare worker in Ithaca, NY for over 20 years, I have seen first hand the essential impact which this organization has made on patients, families, and healthcare in our area. I'm proud and honored to be involved in this special community event and grateful to be able to participate. Hospicare needs us more than ever, and we can make a difference! 

This year I am swimming the 1.2 miles across Cayuga Lake to raise funds that help Hospicare with so much, including the following:

- Provide vital medications to ease pain and manage symptoms associated with end-of-life care.

- Provide specialized medical equipment so patients can stay in their own homes, surrounded by friends and family.

- Continue to provide intensive around-the-clock care at the Hospicare residence for patients who need more care than they can receive in their own homes.

- Train more volunteers to deliver complementary therapies to enhance comfort and peace.

- Offer grief counseling sessions to those who need support through one of the most difficult times in life.

If you can, please join me in supporting the work of Hospicare by making a donation on my fundraising page - you’ll find a link below. I hope you'll consider making a gift. Wishing you good health and happiness, and a beautiful summer!