Harbor Life Ring Program Raises Funds for Hospice of San Juan

(L-R) Mayor Lacher presented the donation to representatives of Hospice San Juan, including Bill Cumming, John Lackey and Dr. Mariluz Villa – Contributed photo

The Town would like to thank all of the residents who donated to the Harbor Life Ring Program for the month of April.

Your generous donations of $1,550 and the Town’s contribution of $1,000 was presented to Hospice San Juan during Thursday’s Town Council meeting.

“We are thrilled to be able to make this donation,” said Mayor Lacher. “Hospice San Juan helps so many people in meaningful ways and it’s such a worthy organization to receive this gift.”

For over 30 years, Hospice of San Juan has been one of a small handful of all-volunteer hospice non-profits in the country. They provide compassionate and professional care including respite, support, therapy, and transportation, as well as use of medical equipment – all at no cost to the family. They collaborate with Hospice of the NW on the mainland, but are able to provide more immediate and on-going local assistance. Without this, many locals in need of hospice care and their families would need to relocate off-island at a time when they should be surrounded by their island neighbors.

“I know that our friends at Hospice SJ are appreciative of the community contributions,” said Town Administrator Wilson. “The donations can go a long way to help them accomplish their goals, and the Town knows that every dollar will be spent to help those in need.”

Hospice of San Juan is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation. More information is available at their website: http://www.hospiceofsanjuan.org, or by calling (360) 472-0322.

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