Pictured (L-R) are Katie Bottorff, Patti Settlemyre and Tammy Bobbitt. Bottorff is the community care liaison for Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County. Settlemyre is the executive director. Bobbitt is the team leader.
Pictured (L-R) are Tess Vella, Becky Schock and Sydney Truax. These three ladies were passing out the Hospice t-shirts. They work for Ohio Hospice, which they said is like “the parent company” to the local group.
It wasn’t just adults joining the hike. There were several kids and four-legged friends as well. Pictured above are some of the children enjoying the Companion Pets that were out for everyone to see. Companion pets—cats, dogs and seals—go with patients and to care partners. The purpose is to provide fun and comfort. It also serves the purpose of helping with the right-brain functions, such as cognitive thinking.
Deputy Chris Paisley (left) led the beginning of the hike while playing the bagpipes. Pictured with him are Malori Anderson (right) and her little one Cali Anderson.
Fayette County Commissioner Jim Garland (right) and his wife, Melissa Garland (left). They were among the walkers with huge smiles the entire time.
Hike for Hospice was held this past Sunday. Three hundred thirty people registered for the hike and 162 memory walk signs were purchased. The memory walk featured every sign lining the sidewalk in front of Grace Community Church. Pictured are some of the walkers joining in prayer. The hike raised just under $17,000, according to Stacy Havens, who heads up special events and donor relations. That money will stay in this service area and go toward patient care. Havens said, “I am so happy—we have such a generous community. It’s amazing.”
