Over 12 years, volunteer Nancy Reiser shared many gifts with patients and families: compassion, a generous spirit, boundless energy. At the end of life, she made a final gift that will last forever.
Philanthropy
Memorial donations express love, support community
Edye De Marco’s choice to name HopeHealth a beneficiary of in lieu of flowers donations in memory of her husband made a lasting impact.
Legacy gift will carry couple’s dedication into future
George and Petrina Babcock have dedicated their entire careers to the health and well-being of our community; George as Executive Vice President of Coastal Medical and Petrina as Director of Operations, Department of Pediatrics at Women & Infants Hospital. Through their work, they have played integral roles in ensuring that our community has the best Read More
Thoughtful gestures deliver gratitude during pandemic
Gifts in kind have made a real difference during the pandemic. Learn how remembering your loved one can make a beautiful impact on HopeHealth employees, patients, and families.
Rita’s robes: A gift of dignity and pizzaz
To honor their mother’s memory, four siblings created specially-made patient gowns with pizzaz to donate to hospice patients.
HopeHealth’s Harry Potter: A volunteer leader
HopeHealth volunteer Harry Potter opens up about his grief journey and becoming a volunteer grief counselor.
How Santa got his wish: A story of hope and healing
Sometimes even Santa has a wish for the holiday season. Learn the inspiring story of how HopeHealth’s team helped one patient once again play the role he was made for: Santa Claus.
How Camp BraveHeart changed one kid’s life
When kids are grieving, support can really make a difference. That’s why HopeHealth hosts Camp BraveHeart, a children’s grief support camp, every summer. Learn how the camp made a lasting impact on one kids life.
Yostena’s story: finding comfort through grief support
Yostena Makram of Rumford, RI, didn’t have time to prepare to say goodbye to her beloved sister, Ireny. Ireny passed away in January 2016, after being diagnosed with advanced cancer. The loss was sudden and devastating, but Yostena’s grief was long and complex. She got through it with help from HopeHealth grief support. Before Ireny Read More
A lifelong journey with hospice
Three years ago, Anne Evans came to HopeHealth hoping to become a volunteer. When the director of volunteer services asked if she had any experience with hospice, she smiled and answered, “a lifetime.” For as long as Anne can remember, her parents were dedicated hospice volunteers. “My father was so committed to the hospice mission Read More