Shine On Hospice of Cincinnati - Spring 2021

What is Shine on Hospice of Cincinnati?

The goal of Shine on Hospice of Cincinnati is to bring sunshine and comfort to patients in HOC care. Suncatchers will hang in the window of a HOC patient’s room at the four Inpatient Care Centers, Home-Based Care and Long-Term Care facilities. Suncatchers purchased for HOC patients will be hand delivered in a small gift bag with an uplifting message. Suncatchers mailed to a home address will come in a small package.

How can I support Hospice of Cincinnati through Shine on HOC?

Purchase suncatchers that will hang in the window of a patient's room at any of the four Inpatient Care Centers, Home-Based Care and Long-Term Care facilities. A special uplifting message will also be delivered with the suncatcher. Go to the home screen and click on "Purchase Suncatchers for Hospice of Cincinnati Patients."

Purchase suncatchers for you or a loved one to be mailed to a home address. Go to the home screen and click on "Purchase Suncatchers to be Mailed to a Home Address."

Donate directly to Hospice of Cincinnati and make a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Go to the home screen and click on "Support Hospice of Cincinnati with a Direct Donation" or the "Donate Now" button below the sunshine thermometer.

Where will my suncatchers be delivered?

If you selected, "Purchase Suncatchers for Hospice of Cincinnati Patients" we will take your preferred suncatcher location into consideration, but ultimately our goal is to bring joy and comfort to patients at all locations within HOC. We hope to have enough suncatchers purchased so that every patient will receive one to place in their window. 

If you selected, "Purchase Suncatchers to be Mailed to a Home Address” you will be prompted to provide your shipping address and suncatchers will be delivered to the shipping address provided.

When will suncatchers be delivered?

If you select the image titled, "Purchase Suncatchers for Hospice of Cincinnati Patients" suncatchers will be hand delivered beginning the week of May 3rd to patients at the Inpatient Care Centers, Home-Based Care and Long-Term Care facilities.

If you selected the image titled "Purchase Suncatchers to be Mailed to a Home Address” suncatchers will be mailed to shipping address provided the week of May 3rd. Exact timing dependent on USPS.

Can I designate a specific HOC patient to receive a suncatcher?

No, we do not have the capability to designate a specific HOC patient. The goal of Shine On Hospice of Cincinnati is to have enough suncatchers for every patient in HOC care.

Can I choose a specific suncatcher?

No, suncatchers will be randomly distributed to HOC patients and home delivery.

About Hospice of Cincinnati:

Mission: HOC creates the best possible and most meaningful advanced illness and end-of-life experience for all who need care and support in our community.

Vision: Through the leadership of HOC, our region embraces the value of end-of-life care and planning, and relies on HOC for the highest quality end-of-life and bereavement services. We are recognized for providing compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care in an atmosphere of sensitivity and respect.

To learn more about Hospice of Cincinnati visit www.hospiceofcincinnati.org


*If you have any questions, please contact Mellissa Gayer at 513-865-1614 or mellissa_gayer@trihealth.com