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For years,
Michael Finney and the Finney Foundation have been helping
children. Recently, Michael learned about our work with hospice
patients and offered to contribute to the VistaCare
Hospice Foundation through the “It’s a Dry Heat Golf
Tournament” and the Finney Foundation. To the surprise of all, the
results of this union were fabulous!
By the end of
the tournament, we knew we would be receiving some funding from
the effort. In fact, the VistaCare Hospice Foundation in 2006
received funding for all of our patient’s Last Wishes through the
Finney Foundation!
The VistaCare
Hospice Foundation assists families in need. These needs can
include things like paying utility bills, putting food in the
pantry, clothing, paying rent, fixing a leaking roof or fixing a
broken water heater. Whatever the need might be, the
VistaCare Hospice Foundation can be there to assist.
The VisaCare Hospice Foundation also plays a key role in granting
a persons Last Wish. It was this program that inspired
Michael Finney to take on funding all of our patient's Last
Wishes. These Last Wishes might be helping a family and
patient reunite with each other -
reconnect with
an estranged friend or family member, relive a special moment or
help bring closure to an unfulfilled dream.
It turns out
Michael Finney grew up around a nursing home that his parents
operated. He was so inspired by the VistaCare Hospice Foundation
and the Last Wish program that he knew he needed to be a part of
what we do. He and his wife Lori were touched by the families we
serve and for them, the Last Wish program became a “full circle
opportunity” to serve.
Michael believes
that it is his life’s purpose to serve others. Because of that
belief, the Michael Finney Foundation funds our patient’s Last
Wishes – a wish to go fishing one last time or to see a
grandchild; a wish to sit on a golf course and sip a scotch or see
an estranged parent; to have a last date with a spouse or go to a
favorite restaurant one last time.
Wishes create memories for families. We
are grateful to Michael and Lori Finney and the Michael Finney
Foundation for their love and support. |
