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I feel that quality end of life care facilities are an integral part of any community. Having professional staff to care for our loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting and having a place for visiting family is invaluable. I wish this was available when my grandmother passed while suffering from cancer.

Volunteering is comforting and rewarding in so many ways.  I enjoy hearing the resident’s life stories, treasured memories, working on a puzzle together, reading or just sitting quietly with the resident; listening to family members or just little things like the aroma of baking cookies can be comforting for residents and visitors.

It is a blessing to be a part of the Hospice team. I consider it an honor to share in a portion of my patients’ life.

I joined the hospice board after our family used the facility when my husband passed away.  It met all our expectations and more. It is an honor to now share and help others.

My family was able to use the cottage for my mom and it was such a blessing. I want to help in every way I can so the cottage continues to be a blessing to anyone who needs it.

As one of the founding members of Sunset Hospice Cottage 20 years ago, it gives me gratification that our efforts have had an impact on so many families.  With our local volunteers and benefactors, I am confident the Cottage will be able to continue its mission for decades ahead.

It is nice to serve for an organization that wants the best for people who use our cottage. Serving has given me lasting friendships. It is rewarding to see our community bond together for the Hospice Cottage cause. It has been a true blessing.

My siblings and I made the decision to bring our Mom to the Cottage last year. Our Mom was well cared for in her last few days; as were family members. I knew this was a place I wanted to be involved and serve. The Cottage is comfortable and peaceful with incredible staff.

You will never be closer to God than at the birth of someone or the death of someone.

I have had the opportunity to witness first hand, their services in the past and see the compassionate care that they provide to their residents. I am a firm believer in treating residents with compassion, respect and dignity in their final journey.

Sunset Hospice Cottage provided care for my husband and helped us make our remaining time as comfortable and meaningful.  We were able to be a family.

I choose to be involved with Sunset Hospice Cottage – it is an experience of honor and privilege to serve families in the transition of end of life. I believe in dignity, comfort, and respect, and the hospice experience promotes a higher quality of life in those times.

I’m involved with Hospice because I see the difference it makes in the finality of a person’s life. Hospice helps patients have peace, comfort and dignity in their last days. Hospice helps the family face the passing of their loved one both at the time of death and after.

Shortly after my wife, Joan, passed a local group was organized to build a regional hospice cottage in Worthington. My children and I decided to fund the onsite chapel in her memory. We hope it continues to be a place of peace, refuge, joy and dignity to families, patients and staff.

Our family was touched by the blessed volunteers and facility.  Once you see the deep commitment and honest caregiving that comes from the Hospice Cottage you are compelled to get involved and pay it forward for others.

I am humbled beyond words for the opportunity to be a hospice volunteer. I hope to touch and am touched by patients and families I’ve met during their end-of life journey.  Nothing teaches kindness, courage and compassion more than being a hospice volunteer. It’s about making a difference.

My husband was in hospice and I saw how caring people were. Being on the board is one way I can give back.

Immediately, I was stuck by the passion and dedication this team has for the hospice mission.  This experience has really shaped my view of service. The passion and level of organization in what they did was impressive… I’ve realized just how important hospice is to our community and the families we serve.

My dad was diagnosed with treatable, but not curable cancer over 25 years ago. I personally have experienced the practicality and beauty of the Sunset Hospice Cottage and the wonderful physical and emotional care provided for both of my parents who spent their final days at the Cottage.

My dad was in hospice, and I saw first-hand what this organization does for families. I was very humbled when asked to serve on the board. Hospice is such a fantastic organization.