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ONE-DAY GRIEF CAMP

HOSPICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY OFFERS FREE, ONE-DAY GRIEF CAMP

FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

Free camp will help children and adults who are grieving a loss

LEXINGTON, NC (August 22, 2013) – Hospice of Davidson County is offering a one-day family camp for children, youth and adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one.  The camp, called “Bridges of Hope,” will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hospice of Davidson County campus, located at 200 Hospice Way, off of Highway 64 East in Lexington. 

The free, one-day camp is designed for children and youth in grades first through tenth (grades 1-10), and the adults in their lives who are grieving a loss.  Participants will have opportunities to express their feelings while interacting and gaining support from peers who are also experiencing a similar loss.  Skilled Hospice of Davidson County staff, qualified community leaders and trained volunteers will offer grief support through music, pet therapy, crafts, sharing stories, adult grief classes, creative play, and intergenerational activities.  Lunch will be provided to all participants. 

 Advanced registration is required for this free, one-day camp.  To register, please call (336) 475-5444 before September 20, 2013 or visit the website, www.hospiceofdavidson.org and download the registration form. 

For more than 28 years, Hospice of Davidson County has surrounded patients and families with exceptional medical support and compassionate care through their end of life journey.  Each year, the United Way agency cares for more than 750 patients and families facing a life-limiting diagnosis or terminal illness in a variety of settings, including private homes, skilled care facilities and at an inpatient facility, The Henry Etta and Bruce Hinkle Hospice House.  Hospice of Davidson County provides services to more than 17 communities across the county, is recognized by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care, and is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.  For more information about Hospice of Davidson County, please visit www.hospiceofdavidson.org, call (336) 475-5444.

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