April 21, 2008 - BEACON OF HOPE GALA PROVES TO BE A SUCCESS

April 3, 2008 - CHESAPEAKE TREASURES, HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE’S RESALE SHOP IN SEVERNA PARK, IS STARTING TO BLOOM

April 2, 2008 - CHEER TEAM TEENS DELIVER GIFT BASKETS TO HOSPICE PATIENTS

March 19, 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE LADIES AUXILIARY MAKE DONATION TO MANDRIN HOSPICE HOUSE MARIPOSA GARDEN

February 14, 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES $20,000 RAFFLE FOR BEACON OF HOPE GALA

February 6, 2008 - OFFICIAL ARTIST SELECTED FOR HOSPICE CUP XXVII RACE: 'VICTORY' BY RITA MCROY

January 22. 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE'S 12TH ANNUAL BEACON OF HOPE GALA - A NIGHT IN OLD HAVANA

January 3, 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD ELECTIONS

April 21, 2008 - BEACON OF HOPE GALA PROVES TO BE A SUCCESS

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 2008 Annual Beacon of Hope Gala was attended by more than 550 local supporters. The signature event raised substantial revenue which will be utilized through the non-profit’s many programs and services offered in both Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.

The 12^th annual event, A Night in Old Havana, was held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Those in attendance enjoyed a fabulous dinner, casino-styled gambling and a silent auction. Musical entertainment was provided by Horizon.

The DeStefano family were the honorees for the event while Jay Baldwin of Reliable Contracting Inc. served as the honorary chairman. Hospice of the Chesapeake board member Georgie Clark served as the chairperson for this year’s volunteer committee.

April 3, 2008 - CHESAPEAKE TREASURES, HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE’S RESALE SHOP IN SEVERNA PARK, IS STARTING TO BLOOM

Chesapeake Treasures, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 10-year old resale shop in Severna Park is relocating from its present location in the Park Plaza Shopping Center on Gov. Ritchie Highway to another site within the same shopping center at 562-B, alongside Jo-Ann Fabrics. Business re-opens in its new location at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8.

A lot more has changed than just the location. The former resale shop is now accepting consignments by appointment that can include upscale furniture and art as well as clothing, accessories, jewelry, crafts, household, decorative and seasonal items. Initial consignors will be asked to sign a contract agreeing to split proceeds 50/50 and pay a $10 yearly service fee. Donations will also be accepted with a proof of donation for tax purposes being provided at time of appointment.

In addition to retail sales, Chesapeake Treasures will be able to offer additional services and programs in the near future through the Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Spiritual & Bereavement Care Center.

Current hours of operation are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The shop phone number remains the same at 410-384-9260.

The retail shop is run by volunteers along with the assistance of a Hospice of the Chesapeake staff retail manager, and benefits Hospice of the Chesapeake and all of its many programs and services. For additional information about the non-profit, visit the site at www.hospicechesapeake.org.

April 2, 2008 - CHEER TEAM TEENS DELIVER GIFT BASKETS TO HOSPICE PATIENTS

Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Prince George’s Cheer Team recently visited hospice families and delivered spring baskets full of varying toiletries, books and other household items.

The Cheer Team consists of teen volunteers from Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville that visit hospice patients in Prince George’s County. Uplifting the spirits of the patients, the Cheer Team members lend an ear and provide cheer during their visits, while gaining important insights into the value and journey of life.

For more information on Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Prince George’s Cheer Team, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Julie Medlin at 301-499-4500 or jmedlin@hospicechesapeake.org.

March 19, 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE LADIES AUXILIARY MAKE DONATION TO MANDRIN HOSPICE HOUSE MARIPOSA GARDEN

The John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House in Harwood is the recipient of a $10,000 donation from the Ladies Auxiliary. The funds will be used to in the creation of a special Mariposa Garden at the center.

The Mandrin Mariposa Garden is designed to provide a respite for caregivers, a place of solitude and reflection for patients and a source of life-affirming connection to nature for the staff and volunteers of the Mandrin house. More than a place, the garden will be an experience, a part of the clinical care, bereavement services and counseling opportunities that Hospice of the Chesapeake provides our patients and their families. An important feature of the garden will be the memorial walk, highlighting the names of those lost by families, staff, volunteers and members of the community. Additionally, the garden will boast a water feature that will provide a soothing backdrop to this safe haven.

Beyond the physical and medical needs of our patients and their loved ones is a more spiritual need – to be able to step out of the care cycle and into a different space – a place of rest. While the Mandrin House provides a warm, caring atmosphere that feels almost just like home, there is a time when a patient, too weak to get beyond the walls of the house, still needs to have a change of “scenery.” The addition of the garden at the Mandrin House will provide that change, along with a serene and reflective space to provide comfort for families and caregivers.

For more information, please contact Hospice of the Chesapeake Special Projects Associate Jeanne Malicki at 410-987-2003 or jmalicki@hospicechesapeake.org.

February 14, 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES $20,000 RAFFLE FOR BEACON OF HOPE GALA

Hospice of the Chesapeake will raffle off a cash prize of $20,000 at the 12th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala, A Night in Old Havana, to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Raffle tickets are $100 each. Chances of winning are one in 400, and the winner need not be present to win.

Tickets to the Beacon of Hope Gala itself cost $250 each. To purchase raffle or event tickets, please contact Hospice of the Chesapeake Director of Special Events Abigail Fowlkes at 443-837-1559 or afowlkes@hospicechesapeake.org.

February 6, 2008 - OFFICIAL ARTIST SELECTED FOR HOSPICE CUP XXVII RACE: 'VICTORY' BY RITA MCROY

Spinnakers flying hues of red, blue and orange invoke a feeling of intense challenge, passion and images of remembrance, as sailboats race for victory through white capped sea powered by the wind. This image, titled, "Victory," created by Annapolis-based artist, Rita McRoy, has been chosen to represent the 2008 Hospice Cup event. The oil painting was selected among several artwork entries by many talented artists, to serve as the official image of Hospice Cup XXVII, taking place in Annapolis, Maryland, on September 27, 2008.

"This painting was inspired by my passion to create a piece of art that represents not only the strength and drive of sail racing - but also an image to represent the people behind the scenes of hospice care, such as those who help others and the patients we remember," states artist Rita McRoy. "The title 'Victory' was chosen to represent those who assist others to live peacefully, without pain - and helping them make that final transition to victory."

Rita McRoy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Auburn University with a concentration in Visual Design. However, she says she is an artist by nature. McRoy, an Annapolis resident, has had a self-proclaimed obsession with painting since an early age, growing up in the "Old South" and watching her grandmother and father paint beautiful landscapes. McRoy incorporates her graphic artist training into her paintings, creating very uniquely designed images.

"We selected this painting by Rita McRoy, because it truly honored everyone involved in this event - from the imagery of the caregivers and patients to the sailboat racers themselves," states Hospice Cup, Inc., Executive Director, Karma O'Neill. "We believe that this painting will serve as a very powerful image for our event and its mission."

The image of the original painting will appear in promotional ads, t-shirts, and posters which will have exposure to regional sponsors and participants from the Washington, DC metro area, northern Virginia, Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, the Baltimore Metro area and beyond.

The original painting will also be donated to the 2008 Shore Party Auction following the Hospice Cup XXVII race to help raise funds for hospice services.

"Over the past several years, artwork chosen to be the annual Hospice Cup event image has included an array of mediums from photographs to oil paintings," states Hospice Cup, Inc. Board President, Cullen Murray. "However, they all have one thing in common, and that is conveying the passionate journey of the sailor."

Hospice Cup funds help pay the expenses not covered by Medicare or private insurance. These dollars enable the hospices to provide skilled compassionate care, comfort and dignity to the terminally ill, their families and friends, regardless of their ability to pay. Hospice enables patients to carry on alert, pain-controlled lives so their last days may be spent in comfort, at home or in home-like settings. Hospice care concentrates on care, not cure. Bereavement counseling and support groups are part of hospice services after the loss of a loved one.

To date, over $7 million dollars has been raised for the participating hospices since the race began. The annual event is a cooperative effort of Hospice Cup, Inc., numerous volunteers to support the hospices participating in the race, the Shearwater Sailing Club and the Storm Trysail Club.

The 2008 participating hospices currently include: Hospice of the Chesapeake, Capital Hospice, Montgomery Hospice, and Community Hospices. Each hospice must meet the standards of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

The Hospice Cup race is sanctioned by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) and counts for CBYRA season-long High Point competition. Hospice Cup, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for the purposes of conducting a benefit yacht race and related events. Hospice Cup, Inc. is also a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance, www.hospiceregattas.org.

Additional information about the race can be found online at the official Hospice Cup web site www.hospicecup.org.

January 22. 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE'S 12TH ANNUAL BEACON OF HOPE GALA - A NIGHT IN OLD HAVANA

Experience A Night in Old Havana and join Hospice of the Chesapeake for the 12th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.

The Harborside Ballroom will be transformed into an elegant club from Old Havana with sweeping palms and casino gaming. The evening will include fine cuisine, an exclusive silent auction and dancing to the big band and Latin sounds of Horizon. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from the Annapolis area.

A Night in Old Havana will honor the DeStefano Family and pay tribute to their continued commitment to Hospice of the Chesapeake. The Honorary Chair, and Presenting Sponsor, for the 2008 Beacon of Hope Gala is Jay Baldwin of Reliable Contracting.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Director of Fundraising Events Abigail Fowlkes at 443-837-1559 or afowlkes@hospicechesapeake.org.

January 3, 2008 - HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD ELECTIONS

Hospice of the Chesapeake announces two elections to its Foundation Board of Directors: Laura Almalel and Georgie Clark.

Laura Almalel, of Baltimore, has worked as a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Manager with Merrill Lynch in Baltimore for the past 10 years. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Ms. Almalel was the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Commonwealth Group in Washington, D.C. and the Financial Advisor and Manager for the Pension Department at Chevy Chase Financial Services in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Ms. Almalel has been the Chairperson for Hospice Hundred since 2005 and served on the Capital Campaign Committee in 2004.

Georgie Clark, of Annapolis, is retired and was most recently an independent consultant for Clark Consulting. For more than 25 years, Ms. Clark held senior leadership roles in beauty supply industry, including Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Davidson Supply Company and President of West Coast Beauty Supply. Ms. Clark is the Beacon of Hope Gala Chairperson for 2007 and 2008 and served on the planning committee in 2006.

"We are privileged to have Laura and Georgie join Hospice of the Chesapeake's Foundation Board of Directors. Both of these women have demonstrated their commitment to our mission through their contributions to signature fundraising efforts in the past few years through volunteer and leadership roles," stated Hospice of the Chesapeake President and CEO Erwin Abrams.