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In The News
Ancient Order of Hibernians Annual Donation
December 11, 2009
 Ancient Order of Hibernians Present Donation to Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam
On Wednesday, December 2nd, Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam held its annual Tree of Life tree lighting celebration at the Holiday Inn in Mount Kisco to celebrate its annual Tree of Life fundraising campaign.
During the event, Hospice Care was presented with a check for $5,251 by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 16 and Ladies A.O.H., Division 16. Every year, since 1992, the A.O.H., Division 16 has conducted a collection at local churches on behalf of Hospice Care and other regional community organizations. “The motto of the A.O.H. is friendship, unity, and Christian charity,” said James Cullinane, Chairman of the A.O.H. Fundraising Drive. “We are honored to help Hospice Care in their effort in to help in a time of need.”
“We are very grateful to AOH for their continued generoisty. We know that the Hibernians meet with various church groups in order to remind individuals of the work of hospice and to request donations on our behalf,” said Rose Rosenberg, Vice President for Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam. “This donation will assist hospice in providing compassionate services to those facing end of life.”
The Tree of Life is an annual fundraiser for Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam. It captures the solemn spirit of the holiday season and provides people with a wonderful way to remember loved ones in a special way. Individuals may purchase ornamental doves to be inscribed with the name of a loved one, which are then displayed on evergreen trees in community locations for the duration of the holiday season. If you are unable to visit the Tree of Life location, but would still like to make a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one, you may purchase a dove by mail or by phone or online at www.vnahv.org. The Tree of Life runs thru December 24th at the Jefferson Valley Mall, Holiday Inn Mt. Kisco and Crowne Plaza White Plains.
All proceeds from the event benefit Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam, a not-for-profit organization which offers comprehensive programs for patients with advanced or life-threatening illnesses in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Bereavement support groups are also offered, at no cost to participants, to children and adults in the community. If you would like more information about Hospice Care, the Tree of Life or would like to make a donation, please call (914) 666-4228.
From left to right: Jim McHugh, Michele A. Quirolo, President & CEO of Hospice Care, Dana Hickey, Grace Murphy, Jim Cullinane and Margaret McHugh.
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