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A Gracious Being A touching story of C. as told by her volunteer and friend. As you read the story you will come to know an independent and friendly widowed woman living her entire life according to her terms and beliefs, always with a focus on others. Perhaps best summed up in the title "C. Gracious Being, Gentle Passing of a Peaceful Soul". Click here for this tender account of a Gracious Being. This story also appears in “Stories of Hospice”, a compilation publication available from the Hospice Association of Ontario and you can learn more by visiting their web site - see Links.
One Family's Journey Together This husband and wife with a one-year old daughter faced the husband's diagnosis of brain cancer and all of the associated challenges and trauma with courage and acceptance of each other's approach. Their daughter grew up in this unusual environment and, with the help of family, friends and Hospice Volunteers that soon became fast friends, found that she added her strength to that of her mother and her father celebrating the time that they had together as a family. Click here for this amazing story.
A Mother's Enduring Love A Volunteer shares her experience. Click here to read this touching account. Our Insignificant Problems One of our volunteers describes clients and tells a heart felt story about one of his outings with a client/friend. You cannot contain the spirit. Click here to read this account of achievement. |
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Our Vision It is Durham Hospice's vision that volunteer hospice care and bereavement services will be available and accessible to all individuals and families living with a progressive life threatening illness in our community. Our Mission Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families facing a progressive life threatening illness or bereavement through volunteer support and education in partnership with the community. Our Values We respect the values, choices and diversity of individuals and families. We believe that the focus of hospice care is caring, not curing, life, not death. We value respectful collaboration in our endeavours to improve the quality of life of individuals facing a life threatening illness. We believe that quality of family life and living in dignity are part of the compassionate vision of Durham Hospice. 
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