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Grief After Loss: Karen Ann’s Powerful Story

My twin sister, Kathleen Ann, died nearly 2 years ago, shortly after we “celebrated” our birthday together. Kathy received her cancer diagnosis on March 4, 2024, after spending 10 long days in the hospital.

Honoring Love That Lasts

This month, as conversations about love fill the air, one way many families choose to honor that love is through memorial giving. A gift made in memory of someone is a simple yet meaningful way to say, “You are still remembered.”

How to Make Your Gifts Go Further

Assets such as a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), IRA, or qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b) can be powerful ways to create a lasting legacy that supports end-of-life care for generations to come.

Marjre’s Sunshine Day

Marjre, age 95, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and was non-verbal. For over a year, she received Arbor Hospice’s care alongside the loving care of her daughters, Karen and Linda

Angela’s Hospice and Palliative Care Journey

“Be Brilliant!”

This is Angela’s motto. After years of living with chronic autoimmune disease and suffering multiple high-risk seizures, Angela was told she would have the intelligence of an eight-year-old. Yet, she continues to rise above. “Be Brilliant” is an affirmation Angela repeats to spread light and encouragement to herself, her family, and her community of care.

Honoring National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

This November, Arbor Hospice recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care month and acknowledges the many ways end-of-life care can bring comfort, dignity and peace for patients, caregivers, family and friends.

Angela’s Gift of Artwork

Angela, living with Lupus and facing high-risk seizures, was once told she had only six months to live. With the compassionate support of Arbor Hospice, she found strength, comfort, and hope—eventually transitioning from hospice to palliative care for ongoing symptom management.

A young man sits on a stoop. Superimposed: A gold medal on one side, dog tags on the other side.

A History of Champions: The Heisman Heroes Football

Celebrate the legacy of college football with this one-of-a-kind collector’s treasure—a presentation football autographed by 24 Heisman Trophy winners, including Michigan’s own Desmond Howard. This extraordinary item was generously donated by Whitney Prince, grandson of Willard B. Prince, the first Chairman of the Heisman Trophy Committee.