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ABOUT US

Our MissionOur mission is to enable people to live in peace and with dignity in a caring environment during the final stages of life by offering care and comfort both to them and to those with whom they share their lives.

We develop and provide individualized programs of care and supportive services during dying, death and bereavement that enhance quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

BackgroundHospice Care Network is a not for profit healthcare organization serving patients and families in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties. Hospice Care Network has been helping patients since 1988 and is a proud member of Northwell Health.

Hospice Care Network is committed to the highest quality of care having accreditation from the Joint Commission on quality healthcare.

LOCATIONS

Nassau Administrative OfficeThe Marks Center for CaregiversMiracle Foundation Palliative Care Center99 Sunnyside BoulevardWoodbury, NY 11797phone 516-832-71001-800-2-HOSPICE 1-800-246-7742fax 516-832-7160www.hospicecarenetwork.org

The Mary Ann TullyHospice Inn70 Pinelawn RoadMelville, NY 11747phone 516-832-7100fax 516-832-7160

Queens Team Office59-07 175th PlaceFresh Meadows, NY 11365phone 718-939-CARE (2273)fax 718-746-6168

Fay J. Lindner Foundation Hope & Healing Center14 Shore LaneBay Shore, NY 11706phone 631-666-6863fax 631-666-6889

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MANAGEMENT TEAM

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

Executive Director – Maureen Hinkelman

Associate Executive Director of Clinical Operations – Nan Toelstedt, RN, BSN

Associate Executive Director of Finance – Susan M. Mauro

Medical Director – Lori Ann Attivissimo, MD, FACP, FAAHPM

Assistant Vice President of Counseling & Pediatric Services – Mary Gravina, LCSW

Assistant Vice President of Hospice Operations – Marie L. Zanotelli

Assistant Vice President of Inpatient Hospice Services – Darrin G. London, NP

PATIENT CARE AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Clinical Information Systems Manager - Cindy Murphy, RN, CHPN

Director of Admissions – Linda M. Rossi, RN, CHPN

Director of Evening/Weekend Teams – Susan Seltzer

Director of Hospice Aide Services - Mary Wrege

Director of Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Compliance Officer – Orael Keenan

Director of Social Work - Jessica Dunn, LCSW, ACHP-SW

Director of Special Events – Chris Court

Education Manager - Mary Ellen Cubbon, RN, CHPN, CWCN

Manager of Human Resources - Polly Sullivan, SHRM-CP

Manager of the Referral Center - Diane Patwell

Manager of Physician’s Orders - LuAnne Pajor

Manager of Volunteer Services - Sommer M. Allen

Senior Dietitian - Susan Sturgess, MS, RD

Senior Team Manager - Marilyn B. Kaufmann, RN, MS

MEDICAL LEADERSHIP

Medical Director – Lori Ann Attivissimo, MD, FACP, FAAHPM

Hospice Physician – Immaculada Espiritu, MD

Hospice Physician – Edward J. Halbridge, MD

Hospice Physician – Joi Marszalek, DO

Hospice Physician – Eirene M. Milano, MD

Hospice Physician - Dimitris Platis, MD

Hospice Physician - Tarek Zetoune, MD

Nurse Practitioner – Carmen Bassaragh, ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner – Tara S. Lauria, ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner – Darrin G. London, NP

Nurse Practitioner – Elizabeth Marchand, ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner – Trina Ogletree, FNP

Nurse Practitioner – Deborah Walker, ANP

TEAM LEADERSHIPYellow Team Manager [NW Queens] Karen Trujillo, RN

Blue Team Managers [S Queens] Susan Scandaliato, RNCarol Schellhorn, RN, BSN

Purple Team Manager [E Suffolk] Medina Fonville, RN

Silver Team Manager [W Suffolk]Kathy Ricevuto, RN, BSN

Red Team Manager [NW Nassau]Donna Maldonado, RN

The Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn Team ManagerMaryellen Field, RN, CHPN

Green Team Manager [SW Nassau] Marilyn B. Kaufmann, RN, MS

Orange Team Manager [Nassau/Suffolk Border] Heidi E. Ustler, RN, AS, CHPN

Pink Team Manager [Skilled Nursing Facilities]Heidi E. Ustler, RN, AS, CHPN

Teal Team Manager (NE Queens)Laurie Mazziotti, RN

Float Team Managers Linda Gale, RNNicoletta Guerrier, RN

Dear Friends,

The last 30 years have precipitated drastic changes in technology, business, the arts and society overall. Yet the human condition never wavers.

In the same space of time, the Hospice Care Network has helped countless individuals and their families navigate the final chapters of life with compassion and competence.

This annual report celebrates the Hospice Care Network’s 30-year milestone along with many pearls of wisdom afforded during that timespan. Our staff members – all part of the Northwell Health family -- share the insights they gained as they provided medical, spiritual, emotional and psychosocial support.

I’m sure you’ll enjoy their perspectives as much as I have. Together, they have helped to shape the Hospice Care Network into what it is today and will influence its future.

Caring for the vulnerable is a responsibility we take very seriously. That commitment has made the Hospice Care Network a special place.

Sincerely,

Michael J. DowlingPresident & CEONorthwell Health

Dear Friends,

Pearls symbolize wisdom acquired through experience. They also happen to be the traditional gift given for 30th wedding anniversaries. It seemed fitting that as HCN celebrates its 30th anniversary we use this forum to reflect on the wisdom we have gained through work in this most intimate healthcare field.

We see patients and families at a time of great uncertainty and help guide them through this uncharted territory. Along the way, our dedicated team of varied disciplines touches lives and cannot help but have their lives touched as well. Each day is a lesson both in how we should live life and how death impacts us all.

The “pearls of wisdom” in this annual report represent the experiences of HCN staff across our spectrum of disciplines. In their unique interactions with patients and families they have learned many valuable lessons on life and death that we are honored to share. In reading their stories we hope you will feel each of their deep dedication to the patients we serve.

We also catch you up on the latest news and information from the special programs we are so proud to offer our patients and loved ones. At HCN we strive to innovate and improve the experience of those in our care. We are thankful for the many people responsible for the success of these programs.

You’ll also get a glimpse of the wonderful events from the past year that benefitted HCN’s programs. The generosity of our friends and neighbors makes all we do possible, and we appreciate the community’s involvement in our events large and small.

As we mark 30 years, we are so grateful for your continued friendship. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping make every day count.

Sincerely,

Maureen Hinkelman Patrick R. EdwardsExecutive Director Chairman, Advisory BoardHospice Care Network Hospice Care Network

LETTERS TO OUR COMMUNITY Merryl Siegel Michael J. DowlingMaureen Hinkelman Patrick R. Edwards

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Merryl SiegelSVP, Regional Executive Director Northwell Health

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Chain of Pearls

Mothe r , I sha l l weave a cha in o f pea r l s f o r th y neck

w i th my tea r s o f s o r r ow.

The s t a r s have w rough t the i r ankle t s o f l igh t t o deck thy f ee t ,

bu t mine w i l l hang upon thy b rea s t .

Wea l th and f ame come f r om thee

and i t i s f o r thee t o g i ve o r t o w i thho ld them.

Bu t th i s my so r r ow i s ab so lu tely mine own ,

and when I b r ing i t t o thee a s my of f e r ing

thou rewarde s t me wi th th y g race .

Rabindranath Tago re

L e s s o n s o n L i f e a n d D e a t h f r o m H o s p i c e C a r e N e t w o r k S t a f f

i n C e l e b r a t i o n o f 3 0 Y e a r s

From a young age I was affirmed in my church as a good listener; I truly care about others. Good listeners avail their hearts in a place of sincerity.

As a pastoral care counselor for eight years, with five of those years at Hospice Care Network, I found the first place to bring comfort to my heart was the hospice unit. Listening to a patient’s life review and bringing spiritual support with an attentive ear and a compassionate heart enriches my life as much as theirs.

In my eyes, pastoral care counselors differ greatly from a patient’s regular clergy. We walk this journey with the patient, family members and friends as they enter this time of need and beyond. We honor the patient’s religion yet go beyond the tenets of their faith. The journey feels very personal – it’s about each person finding a place of peace within his or her own spirituality.

Supporting people of all faiths and walks of life has been the greatest blessing of all to me. Listening to the stories, beliefs and values of an amazing variety of people has opened my mind and allowed me to learn much about humanity.

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“ YO U L E A R N A L O T A B O U T L I F E W H E N YO U A R E A G O O D L I S T E N E R . ”M Y U N G “ M A X ” H A N

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“WHEN TIME IS SHORT, AND EVEN WHEN TIME IS LONG, WHAT’S IMPORTANT IS CONNECTING WITH OTHERS.”A M A N D A F E N T Y

R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E , S I LV E R T E A M

There’s a well-known book by author Robert Fulghum titled All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Based on my experiences over twelve years as a hospice nurse I can tell you that HCN’s staff could write their own version filled with the most important lessons of life – All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned from Hospice.

I was first drawn to hospice while working in an oncology unit. It was frustrating witnessing my patients caught in the test-and-treat cycle yet still dying, in the midst of chemo and early morning lab draws instead of the peace of their own homes.

Hospice has definitely affected how I view life and death. I see people missing chances to connect with each other, especially when there is so little time left. Stop in to see your loved one; let the past be history and spend time in the here and now. When time is short, and even when time is long, what’s important is connecting with others.

When I started working for hospice I had very little belief in God; I wasn’t quite ready to declare myself an atheist, but close. Then one of my early patients told me of a dream he had which I knew was of heaven. What struck me was the peace he had after this dream. He died a few weeks later, never knowing that his story had started me on a journey of faith. Others have told me of beautiful places they’ve seen in dreams or conversing with people who have already died who are waiting for them. These patients have profoundly touched my life and made me understand that there is more to life than what we can see. We never know how we will touch others – whether we are the nurse or the patient.

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“ TAKE THE T IME TO CARE FOR OTHERS – THE LOVE WILL BE RE TURNED TO YOU A HUNDREDFOLD.” A N N E L L E F S E N

H O S P I C E A I D E , P U R P L E T E A M

I’ve served as a home health aide for 40 years, with the last four years assisting patients of Hospice Care Network. I love helping people; the more I can help, the happier I am. There is no better way for me to live my life than in assisting people physically and emotionally. Maybe this is why I’ve always been drawn to working with the terminally ill – there is no time people need you more.

In my years working for hospice I’ve learned the importance of living your life and enjoying it even in hard times – because someone else is having a much harder time out there. The wonderful people I care for each and every day are a reminder that things can always be worse.

One woman I worked with a few years ago lived alone, had breathing problems and was confined to her bed due to her illness. She so looked forward to my visits, where we would talk about many things and reminisce about her past. She often commented on her regrets; the things she left unsaid or undone. I knew that although she was alone, by spending time with her and being her friend I was easing this transition for her. Sometimes reaching out to someone in need, in even the smallest ways, lets them know they are not alone.

Take the time to care for others – the love will be returned to you a hundredfold.

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“ YOU C A N CO M P L A I N A B OU T T R A F F I C O R T H E W E AT H E R I N T H E M O R N I N G A N D E N D UP I N T H E HO S P I TA L I N T H E A F T E R N OON . A LWAYS T RY TO L I V E I N T H E P R E S E N T. ”

M I C H A E L N O L A NH C N A D V I S O R Y B O A R D M E M B E R

It was the early 80’s when I received a call from my pastor asking me to meet with him and the board chairman and CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital. Four of his parishioners had expressed interest in starting a death and dying ministry, and he was looking for us to give them some direction.

From this meeting, the Friends of Hospice of the South Shore was born, and I became a founding board member. When Hospice of the South Shore merged with Hospice Care of Long Island to form Hospice Care Network in 1996, I joined the new board of directors, where I proudly serve to this day.

Through my career at Southside Hospital I had the opportunity to interact with many patients and families. I frequently met people who confessed to complaining about the traffic or weather in the morning, and by the afternoon a life-changing event had landed them in the hospital. Living in the present became an everyday lesson; hospice patients magnified that lesson. Hospice staff work to help patients and families focus on what is most important in their lives, however long they have to live.

Most vivid to me are memories of families coming together just before the death of a loved one. Hospice works miracles to reunite families, even those who haven’t spoken in years. This is very difficult work, but if there is a spark of hope, hospice workers build a bonfire.

They do this because hospice is about more than just the physical – it is about setting things right and finding peace. Though it doesn’t represent any particular organized religion, Hospice Care Network’s work is sacred; it extends the hands, eyes and mind of God to our community when they need it most.

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“ CO M F O R T A N D CO M PA SS I ON A R E T H E B E S T M E D I C I N E . D ON ’ T U N D E R E S T I M AT E T H E P OW E R O F HOL D I N G T H E H A N D O F SO M EON E YOU L OV E . ”

J O I M A R S Z A L E K , D OH O S P I C E P H Y S I C I A N , T H E M A R Y A N N T U L LY H O S P I C E I N N

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There is a quote from Hippocrates that is often paraphrased: “Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.” I have modeled my career as a physician after this quote.

In my six years as hospice physician at The Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn, my patients have taught me a lesson just as important as any I learned in medical school – practicing the art of comprehensive compassionate care makes all the difference in quality of life. This belief drives both the way I practice and how I shape my life outside of medicine.

Everyone who comes to the Hospice Inn receives our care and compassion, but one couple’s story has truly stayed in my heart. Mr. White was an elderly gentleman nearing the end of a 10-year Parkinson’s dementia diagnosis. He could no longer walk, eat or care for himself and was severely agitated. He needed our help.

His wife of more than 50 years arrived at the Hospice Inn shortly after him. Her eyes were heavy with tears and her voice cracked as she shared her husband’s story. Mr. White was a WWII Veteran who became a machinist, and together they had raised four children. Mrs. White lamented that she lost her husband two years earlier when he was diagnosed with dementia. She could no longer comfort him, and she understood the terminality of his illness.

When I first met Mr. White he was incoherent; his spine was arched, his legs could no longer fully extend and his arms were curiously angled toward each other. His hands are covered in mittens. As I assessed him and set about prescribing a combination of medications, Mrs. White adorned his room with pictures from their youth. I nodded to reassure her that we were doing all we could to bring her husband comfort.

A short while later I returned to check on Mr. White. Looking around the room I was struck by one of the photographs on the nightstand – Mr. and Mrs. White, many years younger, her in a flowing gown and he in military uniform, their eyes beaming. My gaze returned to the present-day version of that couple – Mrs. White sitting by her husband’s bedside, now calm, his back relaxed. I reached across the bed, removed his mittens and placed her hand in his.

She was there by his bedside each morning when I visited them on rounds until his death several days later, grateful to hold his hand and be his wife. This was comfort they both so desperately needed – the comfort that hospice provides.

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I began my career at HCN in 1999 as a per diem medical social worker – I was intrigued to work with the dying but a little fearful too. These fears were completely unfounded, and when I moved into a full time bereavement counseling position soon after, I knew I found my calling. This was exactly where I was meant to be.

Working with grieving families has taught me many things. Most essential is the importance of crying – we’ve been taught that crying is a sign of weakness, but it actually takes strength and courage to let ourselves feel our pain and address it.

I’ve also learned that there is life after loss. Sometimes we need to make lemonade from lemons to rebuild our lives and find balance again. I’ve worked with many different bereaved individuals over the years – parents who have lost children, wives who’ve lost husbands, people who’ve lost best friends. So many have found comfort in “making lemonade.”

A family whose toddler was accidentally run over and killed by his grandparent backing up in their driveway came to us for bereavement counseling. In time, the parent and grandparent were able to forgive each other and themselves. They then turned their energy toward a movement to have rearview cameras installed in all cars. They took this mission all the way to Congress, and this year it will become law. In giving their grief a purpose, they found peace.

A middle-aged couple had been trying to start a family when the husband was diagnosed with cancer. Optimistic in his recovery, they chose to freeze his sperm. When he didn’t respond to treatment and passed away, the woman struggled not only with losing her husband, but also her dreams of being a mother. After much counseling and self-searching, she made the decision to follow through with their plans, and “Junior” turned one in January. By not giving up her dreams, she found joy again.

This work has to provide perspective – it clearly shines the light on what is most important in life. Though we can’t control life’s journey, we can control how we respond to it.

“ T H E R E I S L I F E A F T E R L O S S . T HO U G H W E C A N ’ T C O N T R O L L I F E ’ S J O U R N E Y, W E C A N C O N T R O L HO W W E R E S P O N D TO I T. ”

J O A N N E A R C H E R , L C S WB E R E AV E M E N T S P E C I A L I S T , FAY J . L I N D N E R F O U N D AT I O N H O P E & H E A L I N G C E N T E R

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With s t r ips cu t f r om ant ique hymnsthe a r t i s t weaves a luminous nexusof note s and wordsac ro s s the page.

What i s not s ac red in l i f e?Who i s not ho ly a s a bamboo f lu te ,elegant ho l low tube tunedf o r b rea th t o s ing th rough?

A body i s i t s own mirac le ,even when o ld , worn—the hea r t bea t s i t s ownrhy thmic hymn,knows when t o cease...

no mere mechanic a l s t op,an el i s ion of s p i r i t , wi l l ,f a te , t oo, pe rhaps .

Death i s an amenat the end of b rea th .

Barbara Segal

Reiki Vo luntee r

FAY J. LINDNER FOUNDATION HOPE & HEALING CENTER

Though grief for the loss of a loved one is an experience as old as time, the work of the bereavement specialists at HCN’s Fay J. Lindner Hope & Healing Center continues to evolve, reflecting the struggles of today’s society – from the drug epidemic that has infiltrated every community to an increase in suicide deaths.

The bereaved children and families left in the aftermath of tragedies serve as reminders of the importance of the Fay J. Lindner Hope & Healing Center. At the Center they find a safe place to explore their grief feelings and leave feeling hopeful about life.

In 2017 HCN provided 310 individual bereavement counseling sessions to children and conducted 63 children’s bereavement groups. It is in one of these groups that a seven-year-old who lost her mother to an overdose finds solace – four of the eight participants have also lost parents to drugs. At HCN she has learned that she is not alone.

HCN’s bereavement specialists also meet regularly with a high school senior whose thoughts should be on college and the prom, but are instead on coping with finding his father after a suicide. At HCN he finds a place to express himself freely and begin focusing on his future.

With more than 2,300 individual adult bereavement sessions and 324 groups conducted in 2017, HCN’s bereavement staff continues to make an impact on a diverse population in the community.

HCN staff visited Youth Builders in 2017, a not-for-profit agency that provides education, counseling and job skills to unemployed young adults. The group had lost a 20-year-old member in a car accident, leaving other group members struggling to cope. Upon meeting HCN’s bereavement staff, they expressed surprise that they were being given an opportunity to “remember” their friend together. Through HCN’s visit this team validated one another’s worth, supported each other’s dreams and honored the life of their friend, an opportunity that could easily have been missed.

Today’s ever-changing landscape of grief makes the Fay J. Lindner Hope & Healing Center more vital than ever, and the ongoing generosity and support of the Fay J. Lindner Foundation makes this work possible.

HOSPICE CARE NETWORK PROGRAMS

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When my father was dying in the hospital, I desperately wanted to bring him home. Back then there was no such thing as hospice, and the doctors wouldn’t allow him to leave the hospital. When he passed I was devastated that he hadn’t had the comfort of home in his final days.

Shortly after my father’s death I read an article in Reader’s Digest about hospice and realized how needed this was in our area. I soon learned about a small group of individuals on Long Island who gathered under the name “Friends of Hospice,” and my husband George and I reached out to become involved and help in any way we could.

It is amazing to think of all we have accomplished since those early days. Today’s Hospice Care Network serves people across Long Island and Queens, and the remarkable people of this organization are always working to find new ways to improve the end-of-life experience for patients and their families.

In 2005 we began The Marks Center for Caregivers to address a very specific need – we wanted to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances or finances, would have the opportunity to remain at home at the end of life. Some people don’t have a full time caregiver or can’t afford the extra care they may need. We felt we could make a difference by removing these obstacles and ensuring everyone can receive the hospice experience they deserve.

Since its beginnings The Marks Center has grown to meet many other needs of our HCN patients and families. Our Marks Center Van trans-ports family members to visit loved ones who cannot stay at home for hospice; we provide grocery cards to relieve financial pressure from caregivers who may have to take time off work; we’ve even helped host a Sweet Sixteen for a young lady whose dying mother wanted one last chance to celebrate her daughter.

I am proud to have been part of HCN for every minute of its 30 years and look forward to supporting its mission for years to come.

“ S O M E P E O P L E D O N ’ T H AV E A F U L L T I M E C A R E G I V E R O R C A N ’ T A F F O R D T H E E X T R A C A R E SER V I CES T HE Y M AY NEED – BU T T HE Y ST I L L DESER V E T HEM . HOS P I CE I S FOR E V ERYONE . ”

C Y N T H I A M A R K SH C N A D V I S O R Y C O U N C I L M E M B E R & F O U N D E R , T H E M A R K S C E N T E R F O R C A R E G I V E R S

Since its creation in 2005, The Marks Center for Caregivers has served as an evolving resource to address the many challenges of end-of-life care for Hospice Care Network families.

In 2017 the Marks Center for Caregivers continued to serve as a support system for those caring for a seriously ill loved one, providing nearly $100,000 in services designed to address a variety of caregiver needs. Ninety-two families received assistance through the program last year, whether through additional home health aide hours, weekly grocery gift cards or help with funeral expenses. The Marks Center also helps find creative solutions for patients in need – in 2017 the program provided funds for a medical alert device so a patient could stay active in his community and granted a terminally ill child’s wish by helping her family move into their own apartment.

The Marks Center Van provides an important service for many caregivers who are unable to drive themselves to visit loved ones in one of Hospice Care Network’s inpatient facilities. Five hundred forty-seven van rides were given in 2017, allowing caregivers to spend precious time with patients in hospitals, nursing homes and The Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn.

The Marks Center for Caregivers is made possible by a generous grant from longtime friends of Hospice Care Network George and Cynthia Marks.

THE MARKS CENTER FOR CAREGIVERS THE MIRACLE FOUNDATION PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER

HOSPICE CARE NETWORK PROGRAMS

The Miracle Foundation Palliative Care Center (MFPCC) continues to promote and provide palliative care to improve the quality of life of those diagnosed with advanced illness.

The importance of this program is underscored by a 2016 randomized clinical trial conducted by Joseph A. Greer, Ph.D. of Massachusetts General Hospital. Greer’s study showed that patients who received palliative care along with standard treatment for advanced cancer reported a better quality of life and mood than patients who did not receive this care.

Patients who received early palliative care also scored better on an assessment of their ability to cope with their disease and were more likely to discuss their preferences for end-of-life care with their medical team.

Through the MFPCC, HCN provides consults by trained physicians and nurse practitioners to educate patients and families about treatment options, work with their physicians to ease their symptoms and offer support throughout the process.

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“SOMETIMES THE THINGS WE NEED MOST IN L IFE FIND US - WE JUST NEED TO BE OPEN TO THEM.”

L I S A O ’ C O N N E L LR E I K I V O L U N T E E R

HCN VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT THE MARY ANN TULLY HOSPICE INN

Hospice Care Network volunteers are people of many talents – each one fulfilling an important need for HCN and helping patients and families have the best possible hospice experience. HCN volunteers gave 10,039 hours of this vital assistance in 2017 – they are truly the heart of hospice.

Volunteers offer their talents in many ways, including:

Patient Support Volunteers provide companionship, respite for caregivers and assistance with errands and light housekeeping. Some may offer special skills such as notary services or haircuts – in fact, 118 patient haircuts were given in 2017 alone.

Complementary Therapy Volunteers offer therapeutic services such as massage, Reiki and pet therapy to provide stress relief to patients and their families. Nearly 400 patients received pet therapy visits in 2017, and nearly 600 received Reiki sessions.

Angel Network Volunteers make check-in telephone calls to primary caregivers to provide support during this challenging time. Volunteers made 81 Angel Calls to families in 2017.

Children’s and Adult Bereavement Volunteers act as “Volunteer Buddies” and “Parent Rappers” to support bereavement groups, provide administrative support and make follow-up calls to families.

Fundraising Volunteers assist on committees and with mailings to ensure successful fundraising programs and events. Volunteers assisting with fundraising direct mail generously gave 269 hours of their time in 2017.

Administrative Volunteers provide a variety of supportive services to HCN staff in the office.

If you are interested in giving your time and talents as a Hospice Care Network Volunteer, apply online at hospicecarenetwork.org/volunteer or call 516-832-7100.

The Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn continues to serve as a warm and comforting “home” for hospice patients who cannot remain in their own homes for a variety of reasons. More than 900 patients and their loved ones received compassionate care at the Hospice Inn in 2017.

While its home-like setting provides an atmosphere of comfort, the heart of the Hospice Inn experience is its team of interdisciplinary professionals. In 2017, the Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn added a new assistant manager position to guide its staff and enhance patient care.

The Inn’s 18 private patient rooms will also feature beautiful new furniture, including beds, armoires, chairs and tables, all carefully selected to maintain a feeling of “home.” Family members and other visitors can experience the serenity and comfort of the Inn’s sunroom, outdoor terrace, living room and family-style kitchen, which have received many beautiful improvements since the Inn’s opening in 2004.

Improvements to the Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn are often made possible through the generosity of families showing gratitude for the care their loved ones received during their stay. Opportunities exist to sponsor patient rooms and shared spaces in honor of loved ones, and donations made specifically to the Inn are often earmarked for special renovation projects that contribute to the Mary Ann Tully Hospice Inn’s warm and comfortable environment.

HOSPICE CARE NETWORK PROGRAMS

In my twenties I backpacked around the world. I was in Nepal when I saw a sign posted on the wall of the café advertising a Reiki class starting the next day. Curiosity led me to show up at that class almost 20 years ago, even though I didn’t know where I was headed next and hardly knew a thing about Reiki. I may not have been looking for that sign, but I saw it for a reason.

I’ve now volunteered at the Fay J. Lindner Hope & Healing Center for two years, providing Reiki – a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation – to those grieving the loss of loved ones. The feedback I re-ceive from each and every person I’ve worked with at HCN has been so rewarding. The Reiki program is such an important piece to the healing process and I am so grateful to be a part of its beauty.

“ W H E N T H E R E I S L I T T L E W E C A N C O N T R O L , H O N E S T Y I S E M P O W E R I N G . ”

D A N I E L L E M A E S T R EREGISTERED NURSE, THE MARY ANN TULLY HOSPICE INN

Dying is an emotional experience that can make us hold back. I’ve seen patients pretend to be asleep while their families are in the room because it’s too hard to see the pain their illness is causing. I’ve had advanced cancer patients know they will have pain and nausea but eat anyway because their loved ones encouraged them to, just to spare their feelings. I’ve seen young mothers close their eyes when their children visit because they can’t bear to see them, knowing they will have to let them go.

Though they hold back for the sake of their loved ones, these patients often share their most private concerns with me. I’ve learned much about what a dying person feels – their fears, their sadness and their sense of loss. But I have also learned that when patients bare their souls to me and receive honesty in return, it can be empowering. Though it is a time where there is little control, having an open mind and speaking honestly with one another can help patients and their loved ones navi-gate challenges and find peace.

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HCN’s Director of Special Events Chris Court, Executive Director Maureen Hinkelman, Honoree New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Event Chair Kathleen Malhame at the Autumn Gala

AUTUMN GALAHCN held its Autumn Gala on November 11th at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, raising $86,000 thanks to the generosity of its sup-porters and the efforts of the Autumn Gala Committee. The gala honoree and recipient of the George W. Frank Chairman’s Award was New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

ANNUAL CHILDREN AND FAMILY BEREAVEMENT CELEBRATIONMore than 200 guests attended the Annual Children & Family Bereavement Celebration on March 31st at Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore, raising nearly $70,000 in net income for HCN’s Children and Family Bereavement Program. Suffolk Marine Anglers was honored for their ongoing support of Hospice Care Network and their many contributions to the Long Island Community.

25 year anniversary HCN employee Mary Ellen Cubbon with her husband Robert at the Annual Board Meeting

ANNUAL BOARD MEETINGHCN held its Annual Board Meeting on May 15th at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Shelter Rock in Manhasset with nearly 100 guests in attendance. The program included a welcome from HCN’s Advisory Board Chairman, remarks from HCN’s Executive Director and presentation of recognition awards for HCN staff and board members celebrating milestone years of service.

7TH ANNUAL OCTOBERFEST More than 160 guests celebrated the lives of James Riordan and Meta and Edward Werner at the 7th Annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, held October 7th at Riordan’s Pub in Islip. Friends and family of Michael and Laurie Riordan enjoyed a backyard barbecue and helped raise a record-setting $6,350 for HCN’s programs and services.

BUNNY CLASSIC MEMORIAL GOLF OUTINGThe 23rd Annual Bunny Classic Memorial Golf Outing took place July 28th at Swan Lake Golf Club in Manorville, raising $4,200 for HCN’s Children and Family Bereavement Program. Family and friends of Bernard “Bunny” Brennan honor his memory every year by planning this annual fundraiser.

THE GINA SEBASTIANO MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER Family and friends of Gina Sebastiano painted the afternoon away at Pinot’s Palette in Staten Island on October 1st at the Gina Sebastiano Memorial Fundraiser. A portion of each painter’s reservation benefitted HCN, raising more than $2,400 in proceeds.

3RD ANNUAL FUN RUN/WALK FOR ROEThis two-mile fun run/walk took place October 1st along the Great South Bay in Sayville. Organized by the family of Rosemary Aquino, $2,800 in proceeds from this event benefited HCN’s programs.

Jimmy Luttieri, Mike Dituri, George Yurcak and Tim C. Smith represent Annual Children & Family Bereavement Celebration Honorees Suffolk Marine Anglers

26TH ANNUAL TULLY GOLF CLASSICWith great support from the Tully Family and their vendors, the 26th Annual Tully Golf Classic raised $260,000 in net income on September 18th at the Sands Point Golf Club. An HCN tradition since 1991, this event has raised more than $2,928,000 for Hospice’s programs and services.

Sitting left to right: Ken Tully, Jr., Tina Letosky, Jim Tully, Rita Tully and Carmella Tully. Standing left to right: Kevin Frain, Kelly Tully Frain, Thomas Buchta, Joanne Tully Buchta, Alice Tully Pryor, Mike Pryor and Peter Tully

6TH ANNUAL SPRING STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENTSuffolk Marine Anglers hosted its 6th Annual Spring Striped Bass Tournament on June 11th at the Babylon Village Dock in Babylon, raising a record-setting $20,000 for Hospice Care Network’s Children and Family Bereavement Program. The tournament began with a shotgun start and ended with a weigh-in. Prizes were awarded for heaviest Bass. Miller’s Ale House in Deer Park generously provided a barbecue lunch.

13TH ANNUAL ALEC’S RUNMore than 500 runners participated in the 13th Annual Alec’s Run on April 29th at Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills. HCN’s Children and Family Bereavement Program received nearly $5,000 as one of several charities benefiting from the proceeds.

6TH ANNUAL OPEN WATER SWIM Swimmers of all ages competed in the 6th Annual Fire Island Open Water Swim, raising $6,000 for HCN’s Children and Family Bereavement Program. Over the past six years, HCN has received more than $30,000 thanks to this event.

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Winners of 2017 Annual Spring Striped Bass Tournament

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Sandra Krut, Tracey Krut, Christine Biondi and HCN’s Director of Special Events Chris Court at the Open Water Swim

ANNUAL MEMORIAL AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONYMore than 1,000 family members gathered on the lawn of HCN’s Fay J. Lindner Foundation Hope & Healing Center to honor the memory of their loved ones at the Annual Memorial and Tree Lighting Ceremony onDecember 2nd and 10th. The ceremonies included a welcome from HCN’s Executive Director Maureen Hinkelman and remarks from Assistant Vice President of Counseling and Pediatric Services Mary Gravina, as well as singers and a blessing from HCN’s Pastoral Care Department.

Event Co-Chairs Mary and Bob Fischer

THE MAGGIE FISCHER MEMORIAL CROSS BAY SWIMMore than 100 participants swam 5.5 miles in the Great South Bay on July 14th at The Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim, raising a record setting $65,000 for HCN’s Children and Family Bereavement Program. This event relies on the support of countless volunteers, local businesses, organizations, swimmers and kayakers.

“The heart of man is very much like the sea,

it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too.”

Vincent van Gogh

McMahon Family Golf Outing Co-Chairs Thomas, Mike and Joe McMahon

18TH ANNUAL MCMAHON FAMILY GOLF OUTING AND AUCTION The 18th Annual McMahon Family Golf Outing and Auction was held June 17th at the Middle Island Country Club in Middle Island. This sold out event featured players from the New York Islanders hockey team and raised $20,000 for HCN’s Children and Family Bereavement Program.

Year Ended December 31 2017 2016 Operating revenue: Net patient service revenue $ 51,337 $ 49,104 Physician practice revenue 363 510 Provision for bad debts (75) (225) Total patient revenue, net of provision for bad debts 51,625 49,389 Other operating revenue 94 6 Net assets released from restrictions used for operations 1,011 1,027 Total operating revenue 52,730 50,422

Operating expenses: Salaries 19,930 19,427 Employee benefits 6,302 4,956 Supplies and expenses 21,380 21,302 Depreciation and amortization 284 311 Total operating expenses 47,896 45,996 Total excess (deficiency) of operating revenue over operating expenses 4,834 4,426

Non-operating gains and losses: Investment income 2,365 623 Change in net unrealized gains and losses and change in value of equity method investments 723 274 Non-operating net periodic benefit (cost) credit Other non-operating gains and losses 308 545 Total non-operating gains and losses 3,396 1,442 Excess (deficiency) of revenue and gains and losses over expenses 8,230 5,868 Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets $ 8,230 $ 5,868

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AUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS*

2017 TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC EFFICIENCY

Community Events 9%

Tributes 15%

Foundations 9%Annual Support 2%

Events 34%

Planned Giving 2%Direct Mail 9%

Other 20%

Fundraising Expenses 9%

Fundraising Donations 91%

Suffolk 30%

Nassau 45%

1,256Queens 25%

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Hospice Services 85.1%

General & Administrative 14.9%

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2017 CONTRIBUTIONS BY PHILANTHROPIC CATEGORY 2017 FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY RATIO

Community Events 9%

Tributes 15%

Foundations 9%Annual Support 2%

Events 34%

Planned Giving 2%Direct Mail 9%

Other 20%

Fundraising Expenses 9%

Fundraising Donations 91%

Suffolk 30%

Nassau 45%

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Fundraising Donations 91%

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Tributes 15%

Foundations 9%Annual Support 2%

Events 34%

Planned Giving 2%Direct Mail 9%

Other 20%

Fundraising Expenses 9%

Fundraising Donations 91%

Suffolk 30%

Nassau 45%

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HOSPICE CARE NETWORK 2017 Annual Fund

A Friend of Hospice Care NetworkA Gentle Touch Senior CareA. Fodera & Son Inc.A.V.S. Laminates, Inc.Ms. Amy AbramsAbrams Fensterman Fensterman, LLPAgathe M. Costa Charitable Foundation Inc.AKS Family FoundationMrs. Christine N. AlbaneseAlbertson Pharmacy Inc.Alec W. Nelson Charitable Corp.All States Asphalt, Inc.Ms. Laura AlmondAmerica’s CharitiesAmerican Analytical Lab.American Global LLCAmerican Waste Management Services, Inc.Americana ManhassetMr. Dario AmicucciAmityville Payroll Service Inc.Mr. Benno AnsbacherApex LaboratoryMarvin Appel, Signalert Asset Management LLCFamily of Rosemary AquinoArch Insurance GroupMr. Matthew ArnoldArnold Chevrolet LLCAtalanta Sosnoff Capital, LLCAtlantic Lining CompanyAtlas Industries Co., Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Andrew AttivissimoMr. Thomas AugustAvanti Health Care ServicesAWC Value Solutions LLCAyco Charitable FoundationMrs. Peter BaileyDr. Lester BaltimoreBank of America, N.A.The Barker FamilyBarbara and Michael Barone

Bay Shore Lions ClubMr. James BeadleBel-Air Electric Construction, Inc.Mary Jane and John BeltBenimax Inc.Bestcare, Inc.John G. BetzMs. Renee BiggsMs. Elizabeth BigingMs. Kim K. BilelloBlue Bay ContractingBohemia Garden Center, Inc.Mrs. Helene P. BolteMs. Diane K. BonckeMr. & Mrs. Michael BorgiaBrer-Four Transportation Corp.Mrs. Laura A. BroderickBrooklyn Community FoundationDaniel and Susan BrownMs. Doreen R. BrownBruckner Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Arthur BulgrinBunny Classic Memorial Golf OutingMs. Claudia E. BurgessMr. & Mrs. Glenn BurgessMr. Paul D. Burgess Sr.Dr. Jean Cacciabaudo and Dr. William MairinoCameron Engineering & Associates, LLPMs. Jeanine CappelluzzoMrs. Jane CardelCarelink, Inc.Mrs. Alexandre CarewMr. William CarpenterAnn-Margaret Carrozza, Esq.Mrs. Molline CassutoMr. & Mrs. Frank CastagnaMr. Michael CastellanoMr. Robert B. CatellMr. Vincent Caturano Mrs. Jane Cavlin and Mr. Patrick Cavlin

Chemtech Consulting Group, Inc.Choice Magazine ListeningChubb & Son, Inc.City Transit Mix, Inc.Clean Earth, Inc.Clear Flo Technologies, Inc.Clinton North Corp.CLW Management Consultants, Inc.Cofire Industries, LLCMrs. Arlene CohenCohnReznick LLPCollaborative Strategies, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Mike ComerfordCommunity Health CharitiesCompanions Plus, Inc.Computer Associates International, Inc.Mr. Larry CondonConstruction Risk PartnersMrs. Deborah A. CooneyMr. Nick CosmoMr. Paul CostabileMs. Nancy CostenobleCottage Homecare Services Inc.Cottage Pharmacy & Surgical, Inc.Covanta Sustainable Solutions, LLCCrown Container Co. Inc.Cullen and Dykman LLPDr. & Mrs. William R. Cunnick, Jr.Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.Ms. Cathleen D’AmicoMr. & Mrs. J. Robert DaileyMr. Frank DalyDaniel Gale Agency, Inc.Daniel Gale MacCrate Real Estate, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Junius C. Davenport, IIIMr. Samuel DawsonMr. & Mrs. John D. DeLisoMr. Douglas J. DelorenzoMr. & Mrs. Daniel DenihanMs. Margaret DeRidder

Mr. William DevineMr. Joseph DeVitoMr. & Mrs. Brian P. DohertyMr. & Mrs. Jack DolceDr. Nancy Douzinas and Mr. Kostas DouzinasMr. & Mrs. Patrick J. DowlingMs. Kathleen DuranteE-J Electric Installation Co.Eagle Equipment, Inc.Mr. Patrick Edwards & Mrs. Gracelyn EdwardsEl Sol Contracting & ConstructionElemental Equipment, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen ElyMr. Vincent K. EngMrs. Christine EntenmannMr. Todd Epsten & Ms. Susan McCollumEstate of Caroline AlesiExcavators Union Local 731F and M Equipment, LTDFabiani Cohen & Hall LLPMs. Beverly FaganFairway Testing Co. Inc.Feldman LumberFerrara Bros., LLCMr. & Mrs. Gregory FerraroMr. Jeffrey FerroFidelity Charitable Gift FundMrs. Naureen FinckeMr. & Mrs. Mario FioreFire Island Ferries, Inc.Mrs. Debra FisherJack and Paula FlaxMr. Steven FlaxFlushing Asphalt, LLCMr. & Mrs. Michael P. FortunatoFreedom Materials Inc.Mr. Armando GabrielliGabrielli Management Co. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Gallatin, Jr.General Contractors Association of New York

Mrs. Diana GibbonsMr. & Mrs. Edward GilesMr. Dominick GiuffridaMrs. Alice GolbertMr. Robert GoldfarbMs. Jacqueline M. GoodeGorman Terminals, LLCMs. Suzanne M. GrafMr. John GravinaMr. Paul GravinaGreen Asphalt Co., LLCMrs. Dorothy GreeneMr. William G. GriffithMs. Clare GustafsonMr. & Mrs. Wesley GuylayH.O. Penn Machinery Company, Inc.Mr. Edward HaloulosMrs. Carmen HamiltonMr. & Mrs. Stephen HannanMs. Cynthia HauglandPhil and Suzy HeilpernMr. Charles HendersonHenry Schein, Inc.Highway Road & Street Construction Laborers

Local 1010Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLPMs. Maureen HinkelmanMr. & Mrs. Edward HortonHunter EMS, Inc.Huntington Hills Center for Health and RehabilitationMs. Donna M. IdoneImproved Living Concepts, Inc.In Memory of Glenn GrossarthIn Memory of Barbara S. HorowitzIntercounty Paving Associates NY, LLCInternational Union of Operating Engineers,

Local 14-14BInternational Union of Operating Engineers,

Local 15, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D and 15HJack Doheny Supplies, Inc.

JE MediaJPMorgan Chase & Co.Ms. Ellen J. KantroMr. & Mrs. Tim KellyMr. & Mrs. John KenlonKentmorr Marina Properties LLCMrs. Michelle KerriganMr. Gunther J. KormannMs. Dolores KornelyRomayne Kovach-Berk and Dr. Floyd BerkMr. & Mrs. Daniel KrittmanLaborers Union Local 1298Lancaster Development, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Michael LangMr. & Mrs. Douglas LangeMr. Adam LaRosaMr. & Mrs. Brendan LavelleLayout, Inc.Ms. Ineke LeerLarry and Meryl Leon, Shore Drug PharmacyDr. Denise LesterMrs. Lori S. LevantinoMr. & Mrs. Leland J. LewisLiberty MutualLincoln Land Services, LLCLocal 338 Charities, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Joseph LopezCaptain Al LorenzettiLostritto Family FoundationMr. Mark LotruglioMr. Raymond MacLeodMrs. Donna MandellaMr. & Mrs. Bob MarcusMs. Christine MarescaMr. & Mrs. George MarksMs. Diane Markunas Ms. Barbara M. MartuscelloMatthews Giving Tree FoundationMrs. Paula MaturoMr. Brian M. McBride

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Ms. Lisa McCaffreyMs. Anne McCarthyMs. Maureen McCluskyMr. Bill McKenzieMr. & Mrs. J. Stewart McLaughlinMcLean/Kelly FoundationMedline Industries, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Curt MeltzerMertz Gilmore FoundationMilton and Fannie Brown Family Foundation, Inc.Mr. Duncan MitchellMJA Citrus Inc.Mr. Richard MontiMr. & Mrs. Timothy E. MooneyMoretrench American CorporationMorgan StanleyDebbie and Andrew MorrisPatricia MulhollandMunoz Trucking Corp.Mr. & Mrs. Munz-JonesMZL Home Care AgencyNational GridMr. Victor NelsonNetwork For GoodNew York Paving Inc.NIC Holding Corp.NIE Trucking Corp.Mr. Michael Nolan & Mrs. Mary Jane NolanNorthwell HealthNRL Wealth Creation Strategies, LLCMr. Gerald J. Nudge, Jr.Denis O’Connor and Tricia FuscoOpen Water Swim LLCMs. Terri OrlandoMrs. Jean OrlichMr. Donald OstrowerMrs. Linda J. PapaleoMr. Nicholas Patti, Jr.Paul M. Maintenance, Inc.Peckar & AbramsonMs. Arline Peeters

Ms. Rita PellingerPeople-R-People, Inc.Perillo Bros. Fuel Oil Corp.Ms. Patricia J. PetersenPharm-Rx Chemical CorporationMs. Lonnie PiMr. & Mrs. Joseph PollicinoPower Distribution Enterprises, LLCMr. & Mrs. Robert ProkopMr. & Mrs. Michael PryorPSEG Long Island, LLCPublishers Clearing HouseMr. & Mrs. John PufahlQueens Blvd. Extended Care FacilityRacanelli Construction Co., Inc.Rafter and Associates PLLCMr. Richard Ranieri & Mrs. Christine RanieriDr. & Mrs. Sanford A. RatzanRauch Rainoff FoundationRaynor & D’Andrea Funeral HomesRecco Health Care Service, Inc.Mr. Michael J. Redmond, Jr.Redwood Contracting Corp.Riccelli Enterprises Inc.Mr. Thomas RiethofMr. John J. RilliMr. & Mrs. Michael J. RiordanRising Tide FuelRoanoke Sand & Gravel Corp.Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsJoan and John RodgerMr. Allen RogersRomano Paving & Contracting Corp.Dr. Beth Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Larry RothMr. Jay RuchamkinPaul and Phyllis Ruffer, In Memory of

Myrna Spiegel NudelmanRussell Reid and Mr. John CompaniesMr. & Mrs. Dominick RussoMr. Joseph Rutigliano

Ms. Eileen RyanSandata Technologies, Inc.Mr. Peter ScalamandreMr. Gary W. SchaperMr. Curtis SchleimerMrs. Antoinette SebastianoSeville Central Mix Corp.Mr. Terry ShafferMr. Gregory J. ShaiaShionogi Inc.Shore Family Foundation Inc.Mr. Robert D. SidnamMr. David SimonsSMBC Global Foundation, Inc.Mrs. Margaret SmithMr. Louis P. SolferinoMr. Joseph StanilewiczMr. Robert H. SteersMr. Adam SternSuffolk Marine AnglersSunbelt RentalsT. Mina Supply, Inc.Ms. Erin TacaMs. Deborah Tascone-Kennedy

and Ms. Sheila KennedyThe Bahnik FoundationThe Britton Family and Cherokee Explosives, Inc.The D. Barry O’Connor FundThe Family of Lillian BergsteinThe Fay J. Lindner FoundationThe Fisherman MagazineThe Fort Miller Co., Inc.The Gerald & Sandra Lippes FoundationThe Greenman Family Charitable FoundationThe Lee and Aidan McMahon Foundation Inc.The Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay SwimThe New York Community TrustThe Peter & Jeri Dejana Family FoundationThe Port GroupThe Posillico FoundationThe Rubin Group Insurance

The Sandra Atlas Bass and Edythe & Sol G. Atlas Fund, Inc.

The Udell Family, London JewelersThe William Marx FoundationMr. Richard Tretler & Mrs. Marcy TretlerTrevcon Construction Co., Inc.Mr. Kenneth Tully, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jim TullyMr. & Mrs. Peter Tully Tully Construction Co., Inc.Tunnel Hill Partners, LPUnited Rentals, Inc.United Way of Long IslandMrs. Charles VachrisMs. Lisa ValentineVanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramVery Terri Design LLCMr. Kenneth VillaniVJS Enterprises Inc.Mrs. Nancy WadlerMrs. Barbara WalshMrs. Catherine M. WalshWeber & Grahn Air Conditioning & HeatingMr. Kenneth L. WesselMr. Timothy WhiteMiss Lorraine WrightMs. Janice M. Yahr, CPAYourCause, LLC Trustee for New York LifeZito & Clark, LLP

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“A P E R SON ’ S L I F E A N D DY I N G A R E N O T JU S T T H E I R OW N , B U T PA R T O F T H E ‘ C O M M U N I T Y O F FA M I LY ’ ” . ’ ”

B A R B A R A S E G A LR E I K I V O L U N T E E R

For many years I have read about life and death, took a yearlong course around it, and thought and wrote poetry about it. Throughout this time I have always thought of death as a sacred continuum, as part of the whole, integrated process of living, of life.

Through my work with patients and families at the Hospice Inn, I see how a person’s life and dying are not just their own, but part of the “community of family.” It is a painful, stressful time for everyone, but often one that is so filled with love, tenderness and kindness. The most important thing in life is the love we share with family, friends and others – it is the true treasure of our lives.

See Barbara Segal’s poem “Hymn” on page 16.

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CHAIRMANPatrick R. Edwards

VICE CHAIRSMary Jane BeltRichard J. Ranieri

TREASURERRichard Tretler

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMaureen Hinkelman

Marvin AppelJeffrey Gabel, Esq.Dorothy GreeneNorma J. HenriksenGedale HorowitzRomayne Kovach BerkRita MarcusPatricia MulhollandMichael NolanJohn W. PeterkinDeborah Tascone-Kennedy

HONORARY TRUSTEESPatricia BloomgardenCynthia Marks

ADVISORY COUNCILMatthew ArnoldSusan BarbieroMichael K. Belford, Esq.Frank CastagnaJoan CaemmererMary Lou CohalanJack Coulehan, MDRenee DawsonNancy Douzinas, MDRay DowneyIris EngelsMary and Robert FischerMr. & Mrs. George W. Frank, Jr.Maureen & Ray Haag

Andrew Jacono, MD, FACSHarry JensenJohn LessingLarry LessingJoseph LombardoCynthia MarksMike McMahonWebb N. MorrisonAdriann Raschdorf-NelsonBill NelsonRichard ShaperNorman ScheferRichard ScheferJohn & Heather Theissen

PAST CHAIRSNorma J. Henriksen John KingWilliam J. Cunningham, IIIPatricia Bloomgarden

IN MEMORIUMMartin DawsonJohn Dowling, MDGeorge FrankRichard T. McSherrySuzanne O’ConnorElaine ShellardEdwin SteinKenneth TullyMary Ann TullyCarol K. Wessel

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