Cynthia Cynthia became a patient care volunteer for The Elizabeth Hospice after retiring from her practice as an Integrative Medicine Physician. “As a patient care volunteer, I have the honor and privilege to spend precious time with people who are approaching the end of their life journey. They welcome me into their lives and share their stories. I get so much more than I give. To a person, each one has changed my life for the better,” said Cynthia. “I’ll never forget one special gentleman – a World War II Veteran. He told me that his life felt empty and his impaired vision prevented him from reading. He was thrilled when I offered to read him a book about WWII. I would read a section and he would tell me more about the battle and its importance. When we finished the book, we started another. And then another. What started out as a simple conversation evolved into a deep connection and a true friendship.”
“I have the honor and privilege to spend precious time
with people who are approaching the end of their life journey.”
Volunteers serve an important role in our nonprofit organization. Whether engaging directly with our patients, providing support at events or advocating in the community as ambassadors of our work, they make a tremendous impact on the lives of everyone we serve. VOLUNTEERS
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