(Grand Falls-Windsor): As the Every Moment Matters Campaign for Lionel Kelland Hospice enters the home stretch, the Board Chair announced today that support is still growing thanks to a gift of $25,000 from the Woolfrey family.
Mark Griffin, Board of Directors Chair, welcomed the contribution from the Woolfrey family. He said there have been many generous donations to the Hospice, but acknowledged that this contribution certainly ranks very high in terms of significance.
“The Woolfreys are a family of community leaders,” he said. “They have deep roots in the Central area and they truly understand the challenges that families face when end of life care is needed for a loved one.” He said that the Woolfrey family has been very generous in supporting
a vitally important project that will serve people from all areas of the region. Griffin added that the support of community leaders such as
the Woolfreys continues to bolster the Hospice project.
The $25,000 contribution to Lionel Kelland Hospice comes from Ivan, Louise, Greg and Shelley Woolfrey. Ivan and Louise believe that having supports available to family members is just as important as the compassionate care given to those who are dying. Ivan, who practiced medicine for more than 40 years in Central Newfoundland, said, “Providing care and support to patients and families experiencing end of life in a dignified manner, respective of their wishes, is essential. We are honoured to help create a place for families to be together and where they have the privacy to say goodbye.”
The Woolfreys’ son Greg and his wife Shelley have been ardent supporters of the Hospice project since it began several years ago. Both are veteran executive members of the Rotary Club of Exploits; a valued proponent of the Hospice. Dr. Greg Woolfrey, DC, has been a practicing chiropractor for over 32 years in Grand Falls-Windsor. Shelley Woolfrey is a nurse, entrepreneur and chair of the Every Moment Matters campaign team for the Hospice. She has been instrumental in heightening awareness about the critical need for hospice care. Both are fully committed to the cause. “We believe in care that ensures comfort and preserves dignity for palliative patients,” said Greg. “That is the kind of care you will find in a hospice.”
Lionel Kelland Hospice will open this Fall and is the first community-based facility of its kind in the province. Although new to Newfoundland and Labrador, the residential hospice model is recognized around the world as a more appropriate care setting for people who are dying. While a medical team focuses on symptom management and pain control, other team members will ensure that the emotional, cultural, spiritual and practical needs of all residents are met.
Having 10 resident suites, there are also areas for families to gather as they journey with their loved one during the last days of life. Located in Grand Falls-Windsor, the Hospice is a complete re-build and will result in a modern, fully-equipped 2,430 square metre facility.
Media Contact:
Mark Griffin, B. Eng. (Mech), LLB
Chairman
Phone: 709.489.1222
Email: info@lionelkellandhospice.ca