Agrace News

JANESVILLE, Wis. – Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, Janesville’s nonprofit community hospice, has several fulfilling volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back, brighten a life and make a positive difference.

Agrace invites the community to learn more about volunteer roles and opportunities at a volunteer fair that will be held Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Agrace’s Janesville Thrift Store, located at 2043 Humes Rd. Staff and current volunteers will be on hand to discuss Agrace’s volunteer roles.

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As reported by Shelly Birkelo in the Janesville Gazette

JANESVILLE—When Mark Buggs’ father was hospitalized with complications from cancer, Mark knew his family couldn’t give his dad the skilled care he needed at the end of his life.

When the family learned about Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, 2901 N. Wright Road, it decided to transfer Bernard Buggs there. His stay lasted just 10 days before he died at 79.

“We knew they’d take care of him, and it was comforting to know he’d have 24-hour care,” Mark said.
Agrace allowed Mark’s family the precious gift of time to spend with their Bernard.

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JANESVILLE, Wis. – On Saturday, March 11, Agrace will host Sips & Sounds, a festive wine- and beer-tasting event that directly supports patients and families facing a serious or life-limiting illness.

The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Advance tickets are on sale for a discounted price of $60 per person, and will be $75 at the door. The ticket price includes plentiful hors d’oeuvres provided by more than a dozen Janesville-area eateries, samples of exquisite wines from Wisconsin and California wineries and distributors, samples of beer from Wisconsin-based distributors and breweries, and live music from Gary The Band.

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RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – On Thursday, January 19, more than 50 people gathered at the University of Wisconsin–Richland to recognize the contributions of nine local individuals at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care’s Community Appreciation Dinner. These individuals served as part of Agrace’s Richland Center Community Partnership Committee, which played a key role in improving quality of life in Richland Center and surrounding communities by connecting people to Agrace’s services. Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported hospice and palliative care agency that began serving Richland Center in February, 2016.

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Madison, Wis. – Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, Madison’s nonprofit community hospice, has several fulfilling volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back, brighten a life and feel like you have made a positive difference.

Agrace invites the community to learn more about hospice volunteering at a volunteer fair on Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Madison­–West Agrace Thrift Store at 118 Junction Road, and at Agrace’s Madison–East thrift store at 2402 E. Springs Drive. Staff and current volunteers will be on hand to discuss Agrace’s volunteer roles.

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On Friday, November 11th, Tom Cornelius was given a special assignment.  It was Veteran’s Day, and Tom—an Army veteran and Agrace volunteer—was asked to deliver a Celebration of Life meal to hospice patient and fellow veteran living in Janesville.

Tom recently celebrated nine years volunteering at Agrace, making him a veteran volunteer, but he’s also a military veteran. Born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, Tom was drafted into the military on his 20th birthday.  He served in the Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War.  When asked about his military experience he said, “It was a commitment, a privilege, a good experience and I wouldn’t give it up for anything.”

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As reported by Madison Magazine/Channel 3000

Of the companies that answered questions on their diversity efforts, Agrace had the most notable practices.

When Lynne Sexten became president and CEO of Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care in 2012, one of the first things she noticed was that the staff, volunteers and people served by Agrace lacked diversity. She quickly assembled a team to address it.

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FITCHBURG (WKOW) — Patients at a hospice facility in the Madison area are getting some unique care.

Members of the Madison Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit took some time off work Wednesday afternoon to visit patients and their families at Agrace Hospicecare in Fitchburg.

The interaction can be uplifting for people who are coping with the stresses of end of life care.

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