2023 Women Swimmin' for Hospicare supporting Hospicare & Palliative Care Services
Melinda Oltz
On Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 I got to experience Hospice first hand for a family member. After a Brain bleed was found in my grandmothers brain she was transferred from the hospital to Hospice where she ended up passing away on May 5th, 2023. Although she had a short stay I cannot begin to express my gratitude for Hospice and dedicated my 9th swim across the lake to my grandmother, Norma Dean.
Melinda Oltz
On Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 I got to experience Hospice first hand for a family member. After a Brain bleed was found in my grandmothers brain she was transferred from the hospital to Hospice where she ended up passing away on May 5th, 2023. Although she had a short stay I cannot begin to express my gratitude for Hospice and dedicated my 9th swim across the lake to my grandmother, Norma Dean.
Women Swimmin' for Hospicare is a community event that raises money for Hospicare & Palliative Care Services.
I'll be participating in this year's Go the Distance & Women Swimmin' for Hospicare to raise much-needed funds for Hospicare. While some of us will be swimming and some will be doing other activities to Go the Distance, we realize that our fundraising efforts have a huge impact on the resources available for Hospicare to provide compassionate end-of-life care. I'm proud 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!
We're SWIMMING & GOING THE DISTANCE to raise funds that help Hospicare to:
- Provide vital medications to ease pain and manage symptoms
- Provide specialized medical equipment so patients can stay in their own homes
- Train more volunteers to deliver complementary therapies to enhance comfort and peace
- Offer grief counseling sessions
- Continue to provide intensive round-the-clock care at the Hospicare residence for patients who need more care than they can receive in their own homes.
If you can, please join me in supporting their work 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,
Grandma Norma
My Grandmother (far right) supported my swims over the last 8 years. On 5/5/23 she passed away in the care of Hospice. I have never been more grateful or honored to swim for this cause. I hope this year I raise more than I ever have.