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Avow Hospice Board of Directors announces new officers, new member appointments
In January, the Board of Directors at Avow Hospice elected Charles (Chuck) Hoffman as chairman and Ted Corbin as vice-chairman. Jay Johnston and Brad Havemeier were re-elected as secretary and treasurer respectively. Mary Brodeur and Carolee Steelman are new member appointments. Recently retired Board Vice Chairman Michael (Mickey) Biondo was named Director Emeritus. Newly elected [...]
German Fest Photos & More
On February 4, Our Savior Lutheran Church held their annual German Fest. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Avow Hospice. The Naples News web site featured photos from the event. Follow this link to view. To see Avow’s photos, follow this link. Thank you to all volunteers and attendees for making this event a fun-filled [...]
Avow Hospice Regatta Follow-up
Participants in the eighth annual Avow Hospice Regatta met with fair seas and sunny skies on January 28, 2012. Follow this link to view the Avow photo share page on Shutterfly. Special thank you to our volunteer photographers Glenn Christopher & Marcel Seamples. Congratulations to skipper Joe Bonness and his crew on “Maria.” They will represent Avow at the 2012 [...]
Avow to benefit from Naples Bach Ensemble 10th Anniversary Concert
On Friday, March 9, The Naples Bach Ensemble will present the area’s first performance of J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor as its 10th Anniversary project. A portion of concert ticket proceeds will benefit Avow Hospice. The highly anticipated Mass in B Minor will feature professional soloists from around the United States and full orchestra under [...]
Avow is proud sponsor of Red Ribbon Promise
Make a red ribbon promise to drive responsibly! To help promote safe driving during the holidays, Avow Hospice and the Collier County Sheriffl’s office are co-sponsoring the “Red Ribbon Promise Campaign.” The program is designed to encourage everyone to place special emphasis on the importance of drinking responsibly and driving safely during the holidays. The Red [...]
Avow Music Therapist Wins National Award
Karla Mramor, Avow Hospice complementary therapies manager and music therapist, has been named the national winner in the hospice/palliative care professional category for the 2011 Dorland Health People Awards. The People Awards program recognizes individual healthcare practitioners who inspire, motivate and empower professionals and make a difference in transitioning the patient through the complicated healthcare [...]
Human-Animal Bond Celebrated at Avow
Approximately 100 people and about 20 pets gathered at Avow Hospice on October 21 to celebrate and learn more about the human-animal bond at “P.A.W.S. for an Autumn Sunset.” The event featured keynote speakers Karen Lasker, Director of The Brody Project and Avow Social Worker Denise Afflerbach who discussed animal assisted therapy programs and the animal [...]
Avow Board Member Named Philanthropist of the Year
Mickey Biondo, Avow Hospice Board of Director Vice-Chair, was honored as “2011 Philanthropist of the Year” by Gulfshore Life Magazine. The award recognized Mickey’s efforts to rally the community ofPelicanBay to raise more than $1 million for Avow Hospice. The award, Mickey humbly says, belongs to everyone inPelicanBay. Mickey built and ran a campaign cabinet [...]
New Board Members Appointed
Five new members were appointed to the Board of Directors of Avow Hospice: Ted Corbin, Senior Director, BNY Mellon Wealth Management Mr. Corbin is a senior director, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, a leading bank and financial services corporation. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is involved with charitable giving programs, endowments and foundations. Prior to [...]
PAWS Program Earns State-wide Award
Avow Hospice Pet Program Wins State-wide Award for Excellence Avow Hospice’s Pets Are Wonderful Souls (PAWS) program was recognized by Florida Hospices and Palliative Care (FHPC) at its annual Awards of Excellence in Hospice and Palliative Care on May 5 in conjunction with the FHPC 26th Annual Forum at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, [...]
