Share stories for World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

The Putnam County Hospice and Palliative Care Association (PCHPCA) is reminding the community that World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is Saturday, Oct. 10.

This year’s public theme is “Palliative Care: My Care, My Comfort.”

In preparation for the day, the PCHPCA is asking those who have been impacted by a life-limiting illness – either personally or by supporting a loved one – to consider contacting the Association at contact.us@pchpca.org to share their experiences. With permission, these stories will be shared via social and other media to help educate the public.

The purpose of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is:

• To share the vision of increasing the availability of hospice and palliative care throughout the world.

• To raise awareness and understanding of the needs – medical, social, practical and spiritual – of people living with a life-limiting illness and their families.

• To raise funds to support and develop hospice and palliative care services around the world.

Find out more about World Hospice and Palliative Care Day and access resources at: http://www.thewhpca.org/world-hospice-and-palliative-care-day.