FOOTPRINTS ON THE GREEN by Faith Inman
A Tradition of Giving Old North State fundraiser benefits local hospice for 17 years … and counting BACK IN 2004, a representative from Hospice of Stanly & the Uwharrie (HSC) spoke to a women’s group at Old North State Club – and everyone in attendance had a personal experience to share about hospice care. Fast forward, nearly 17 years, to today’s Hospice Benefit Dinner, an annual fundraiser hosted for Old North State Club members and the surrounding community. This successful event follows a progressive-dinner format with appetizers served at ONSC, followed by dinner and dessert served at various hosts’ homes within the neighborhood. “This event is huge for HSC, and it’s what I call ‘a thirdparty fundraiser,’” says Lori Thayer, Executive Director at Hospice of Stanly & the Uwharrie. “[Old North State Hospice committee members] even collect the checks and donations for us. There are so many organizations that need donors, and we are honored and grateful that year after year, Old North State chooses us.” The mission of Hospice of Stanly & the Uwharrie is to surround patients and their families with compassionate care, enabling them to embrace the end of life with dignity, courage and peace. Hospice is a program of care that integrates the compassion, expertise, skills and perspectives of a diverse team. Every year at the Hospice Benefit Dinner, HSC staff members educate and speak to
TOP: Elaine Mcllquham, Susan Pandich, Marlene Mittendorf, Joanna Foster, Pam Ford & Peggy Stubenrauch. ABOVE: Hospice Committee Seven-Year Agreement
Old North State members about the fundraiser’s impact. Beyond the event layout, Old North State members consistently participate and donate to hospice because they believe in the cause. “The Hospice Benefit Dinner not only provides you with CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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