Excellence Dinner Rescheduled for Spring 2012
Dear Friends,
It is that special time of year again when we are preparing for our Annual Excellence Awards Dinner to recognize healthcare professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the provision of hospice and palliative care in hospice, long-term care, and acute care settings. The spring dinner will be held at the Dover Sheraton on the evening of March 22, 2012.
On behalf of the Delaware End-of-Life Coalition (DEOLC), I would like you to consider sponsoring our organization for this event.
Sponsorship funds defray costs for the dinner and other additional events offered throughout the year. Programs hosted by DEOLC over the past year included: (1) international Thanatology certificate program designed for those who sought to learn more about end-of-life for individuals and their families during their final hours, (2) community forum by Senator Hall-Long on the recent Delaware medical marijuana law for palliative care, and (3) training opportunities for veterans, hospices, and other healthcare facilities to include “Special Needs of Veterans at End-of-Life” and the “End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium.” As a result of these programs, the DEOLC raised the awareness of issues and choices related to end-of-life throughout the First State.
Your generous donation will allow us to continue our efforts to improve end-of-life care. Since we have a 501(c)(3) designation, your contribution is tax-deductible. I would also encourage you to nominate the clinicians you know who provide great care for the Excellence Award.
I encourage you to send your contribution and nomination form to the address below. Both forms are attached below.
DEOLC
P.O. Box 1682
Bear, DE 19701
Attn: Keagen Brown, Treasurer
Thank you for taking the time to understand the important role that DEOLC plays in the area of education and public policy. I hope to see you at the March 22, 2012 Awards Dinner.
Warmest Regards,
Terry Towne
Teresa A. Towne, MSN, RN, NE-BC
President, DEOLC
(302)744-6724
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Communicating Your Wishes
The Delaware End-of-Life Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit celebrating 10 years of service to the Delaware community. Our goal is to educate healthcare professionals and the lay Delaware community about end-of-life-issues so that individuals and their families can make informed decisions on end-of-life care.
Our membership includes, nurses, physicians, bereavement specialists, and other informed professionals to help guide you through the tough decisions faced by many at life’s end.
If you or a family member is nearing end of life or you would like to plan for the possibility, let our professional membership provide you with the information needed to make the best decision for yourself and the people you love.
If you are an American Veteran, we can also guide you to essential resources that clearly explain your end-of-life benefits and choices.
We are not here to make decisions for you, rather to guide you to the best possible resources in order that you make the right choices for your unique situation, family and background.
