March 15, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY
Community Hospice presents Before I Die Wall
WHAT:
In an effort to promote positive conversation about death and dying in our community, Community Hospice has created a “Before I Die Wall” to help our friends and neighbors think about what is most important in their lives. The wall challenges people to think about relationships with death and one another, put their lives in perspective and hopefully lead people to be proactive when it comes to end-of-life care decision making.
Before I Die is a global art project originally created by artist Candy Chang on an abandoned house in New Orleans after she lost someone she loved. “Before I Die Walls” can be found all over the globe. Over 2,000 walls have been created in over 70 countries and over 35 languages.
WHEN/
WHERE:
The “Before I Die Wall” will be at various locations throughout Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties during the Month of April.
Locations include:
• California State University at Stanislaus, Mary Stuart Rogers Building
• University of the Pacific – Derosa University Center
• Modesto Junior College
• Love Modesto
• Earth Day Modesto – Graceada Park
• Community Hospice
WHO:
Community Hospice is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice agency in the Central Valley. Serving the community since 1979, Community Hospice has cared for thousands of friends and neighbors offering compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and families, regardless of ability to pay. Care extends to over 2000 patients each year in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and at the 16-bed inpatient Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information please call (209) 578-6300 or visit hospiceheart.org.
Information:
For more information about Community Hospice and the Before I Die Wall call 209.578.6301. Host sites are now being accepted.
Media
Contact:
Kristin Mostowski, Director of Public Relations 209.578.6301 or kristin.mostowski@hospiceheart.org.
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