Our donors tell their stories.
Committed to supporting the future—Debbie Moore and David Waud
Siblings Debbie Moore and David Waud initially became involved with Midwest CareCenter when their mother, Anne, and then their father, Morrison, were enrolled in the organization's Hospice program. Their experience with Midwest CareCenter over the years has inspired their volunteerism, financial support and commitment to future initiatives.
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A pace-setting gift—Karen Marshak
Gary Marshak was only 46 years old when he died of cancer in the Midwest CareCenter Hospice program in 2001. He had been married to his high school sweetheart, Karen, for 26 years and was a fun-loving, supportive dad to the couple’s two daughters, Marissa and Ali, then age 17 and 12.
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A brother’s message: “Never give up, no matter what.”—Jessi Sanchez
After the two-day Edgar Sanchez Foundation Memorial Classic soccer tournament in 2009, Midwest CareCenter gratefully accepted a $4,500 check from the foundation’s co-founders, Jessi Sanchez and Othon Gomez. The 2010 five-on-five tournament again benefitted our programs and services.
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Supporting healthcare in our community—Jim Styer
Each year, Jim Styer, chairman of the Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park, announces that dozens of grants will be directed to local charities and organizations that “improve the health and well-being of those in the community.” Midwest CareCenter was honored to be one among the 52 grant recipients in 2010. The foundation allocated $75,000 for hospice care and other unreimbursed services for Highland Park residents, and $50,000 was donated to offset our costs to provide general inpatient hospice care at Highland Park Hospital.
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Giving back through a bequest—BZ Meyers
Reflecting on the death of her mother, BZ Meyers stated, “If dying can be described as beautiful, my mom’s death was as close to that as you can get.” BZ went on to explain that it was the “incredible experience” her family had with hospice in her mother’s last weeks that prompted her to name Midwest CareCenter in her will so that others can benefit in the future.
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Memories of sisters—Darlene Landsittel
Darlene Landsittel's sister Alice died in the Midwest CareCenter Hospice program in December 2007, and her sister Patti subsequently received counseling services from the organization. Darlene feels strongly that Midwest CareCenter staff "are truly angels and ministers of the earth. I just have so much appreciation for what they do."
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Peace, solace and healing at the end of the journey—Lyn Little
“Nature is where I find meaning,” said Lyn Little, co-chair of the Midwest CareCenter Garden Advisory Committee and longtime gardening enthusiast. An accredited judge of national flower shows and competitions as well as a member of the Kenilworth Garden Club, Lyn regards nature as “a source of joy, a foundation of my belief and a huge part of my healing process.”
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