Anne Jarvis’s gratitude for the care her mother received at Victoria Hospice is boundless.
She has included Hospice in her Will, donates annually, and advocates for vulnerable seniors – all to honour the compassion she found at Victoria Hospice.
“I feel like it’s my way of giving back in exchange for everything I received,” she says.
“Victoria Hospice is my number one beneficiary because they were there to help my mother, Bonnie, when she needed it the most. Instead of spending her last days home alone and frightened, she got to spend them relaxed, free from pain, and without having to navigate the community health care network.”
“Once she arrived at Victoria Hospice, everything changed. Everything was taken care of. And we were both at ease.”
It was important to both mother and daughter that Bonnie was never alone while she was at hospice. The care team immediately took extra steps to grant their wish.
“They moved in an extra bed for me to stay overnight next to Mum, so I could always hold her hand. She wasn’t alone once. They made it happen with compassion and care.”
Anne’s experience with Victoria Hospice inspired her to advocate for seniors who need help.
“Since my mum’s experience at hospice, any time a senior has come to me asking for help, I’ve done everything I can to support them.”
“Anne’s generosity and foresight in leaving a gift in her Will is a powerful expression of love, compassion, and hope for the future,” Director of Fund Development Wendy Innes says. “We are deeply grateful to Anne and the many other people who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy of care and comfort.”
Anne feels that Bonnie would be happy about her decision. “I like to think that Mum would approve. I can feel her hand in mine right now.”
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