United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) Honors Major Donors at Appreciation Event

United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) honored major donors at this year’s Circles of Life appreciation event on June 5th at Provident Bank Park. Over 40 guests enjoyed food and refreshments in a luxury level suite while watching the game. A great time was had by all; the weather was picture perfect and our Rockland Boulders defeated the New Jersey Jackals 6-5 thanks to a walk-off wild pitch in the 11th inning.

UHR’s Circle of Life program acknowledges and thanks those who provide significant financial support to help fund our mission of caring for individuals with serious illness, their families and those who have lost a loved one. Currently, there are 66 members in our 2014 Circles of Life Program who have contributed to UHR at a level of $2,500 or more in 2013. The Circles of Life program is based on annual contributions and membership is updated annually. The Circles are grouped as follows: Diamond Award: Lead Donor; Platinum Circle: Total annual contribution of $25,000+; Gold Circle: Total annual contribution of $10,000 to $24,999; Silver Circle: Total annual contribution of $5,000 to $9,999; Bronze Circle: Total annual contribution of $2,500 to $4,999.

The UHR Legacy Society honors individuals who, by including Hospice in their estate plans, are helping to ensure the agency’s future. Planned giving options include: bequests, charitable trusts, gifts of appreciated stock and gifts of retirement funds or life insurance. For more information about how you can support UHR, please contact Lanie Etkind, UHR Director of Development, at 845.634.4974 or email letkind@hospiceofrockland.org.

When time matters most, United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) provides care, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals affected by serious illness and offers compassionate support to families and members of the community. Founded in 1988, United Hospice of Rockland is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and meets the Standards for Charity Accountability of the Better Business Bureau, Inc. In addition, UHR received a fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. UHR's mission is to enable patients with advanced illnesses to live in comfort, with dignity, and surrounded by those they love. For more information, call 845.634.4974, write to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956, visit www.hospiceofrockland.org, Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/whentimemattersmost, or Follow Us on Twitter @RocklandHospice.