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Created on Tuesday, 06 December 2011 16:30

Written by Editor

Dear Editor:

Over twenty years ago, a group of community members joined forces to create the first Festival of Trees benefiting hospice services in the Sauk Valley area. Now, years later the Festival of Trees continues as a tradition encompassing the entire Sauk Valley area.

We are blessed to live and work in generous communities where the idea of investing in our resources is a priority for all. The Festival of Trees would not be possible without the contributions given by these communities. The Hospice of the Rock River Valley says thank you to all businesses, organizations, volunteers, decorators, chairpersons, sponsors, donors and the general public for the generous amount of time, talent, and financial support given to the Festival of Trees. We realize your resources are limited and precious and we truly appreciate your expressions of support in an effort to help us continue helping others.

The proceeds from the Festival of Trees assist Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way partner agency, in providing care and support to the terminally ill and their families at no cost. The professional staff and team of volunteers have offered expert and compassionate care for over 29 years to those during a most vulnerable time. Services include nursing care, social work, pastoral and bereavement services, volunteer support, inpatient and respite care, as well as medications, medical supplies and equipment. Although Hospice services are reimbursable by Medicare, Medicaid and insurance, the reimbursement does not begin to cover the actual costs of providing our services.  This is why Hospice of the Rock River Valley relies heavily on community support to maintain our commitment of not passing on costs to our patients or their families.

On behalf of the staff, board of directors and volunteers, please accept our sincere and heartfelt thank you. Please know that through your generosity, you have helped to provide hope and compassionate care to your fellow community members.

We wish you and yours happiness throughout this holiday season.

Sincerely,

Karen Voss, Marketing Director
Carolyn Spencer, Executive Director