Agrace News

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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Name: Lynne Sexten

Company: Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care
Industry: Healthcare
Employees: 610
Family: 3 Beautiful Children
TEC 15 member since 2015

Give TEC a brief history/overview of your company: Agrace is the largest non-profit hospice in Wisconsin.  We are located in Madison, and have additional sites in Janesville, Baraboo, and Rockford, IL.  Hospice care is available for those with a terminal illness whose life expectancy is 6 months or less.  Agrace provides support for a patients emotional, social, and spiritual needs and enables them to be comfortable and free of pain.  The focus of hospice is on quality of life, not curative treatments.  Palliative care focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness.  It is provided at any stage in a serious illness and often accompanies curative treatment.

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On July 19, Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care will host an exciting, new golf event at Trappers Turn Golf Club. Proceeds will support Agrace’s nonprofit mission of compassionate care, including a program that provides free or discounted services to patients in Sauk County who cannot afford quality end-of-life care.

This fun summer getaway day in the Dells includes great food, games, prizes and 18 holes of golf on an award-winning course. Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m. on July 19, with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. A variety of sponsorship and group golf packages are available. The individual golfer price of just $175 includes a box lunch, drink ticket, 18 holes of golf with cart and entry to the post-golf appetizer reception.

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