Why Walk?

All proceeds raised from the Walk help support Hospice of Michigan's Open Access Policy, our commitment to provide care to those who need and seek our help, regardless of one's age, diagnosis or ability to pay - we do this because in our hearts we know it's the right thing to do. Here's how the funds you raise will help our patients:

$25	=	One dose of pain medication for one patient
$50	=	Two home health aide visits providing a soothing bath for a patient
$100	=	A volunteer training session in one community
$1000	=	Complete hospice care for one patient for one week

What is Hospice?

Hospice is a concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness such as cancer, Alzheimer's, leukemia or HIV/AIDS no longer responds to treatments. Hospice neither prolongs life nor hastens death, but when science can no longer add more days to a person's life, hospice can add more life to each day. Hospice staff and volunteers offer specialized medical care, including pain management and symptom relief, to improve the quality of a patient's last days.

Hospice of Michigan is proud to be a non-profit hospice providing this Open Access policy. We believe everyone has a right to peace, compassion, dignity and comfort at the end of life. Thank you for helping to support our mission.