hospice

Heroes for Hospice 2021

June 4, 2021

Heroes for Hospice 5K is a run/walk that raises money for Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and MidlandCare of Topeka. It was created by two Kansas City philanthropists who have very personal connections with hospice. The pandemic put us off our stride last year, and this year’s event on June 12 comes with hope for a return to more normal life!

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Remembering KC roots

May 26, 2021

Remembering KC Roots and four special people. There are certain moments in our lives that resonate, carrying us through difficult times, bringing a smile to our face and a familiar feeling. The comforts of our past are often tied to a place, person, or favorite tradition. Some reflect a moment in time, a special trip or event, while others are simply memories of our day-to-day lives.

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Mustache Month raffle for a Peloton Bike+

February 16, 2021

If social distancing is giving you the blues, we mustache you a question! How about joining us for the silliest FUN-raiser for a serious cause? Each February we liven up the cold winter and support kiddos in KC needing hospice or palliative care. Mustache Month is back!

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Les Pebley’s legacy of love and compassion

January 19, 2021

Les Pebley’s legacy. On a cold December day almost ten years ago, Lester (Les) Pebley, Kansas City Hospice board member Fran, and her husband Arnie had lunch with Kansas City Hospice staff. During their conversation Les shared that he and his deceased wife, Lil, began supporting Kansas City Hospice in 1997.

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Mallin Award for Employee Excellence

December 17, 2020

The Lore and Mel Mallin Award for Employee Excellence recognizes one staff member annually. This employee best exemplifies the KCH Guiding Principles of Compassion, Enrichment, Choices, Expertise, Respect, Balance, Stewardship, and Excellence.

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The Lady in the Blue Car

June 22, 2020

For the past eight years, a woman in a blue car has been donating to us at Top Drawer Resale Shop. She never shares her name or asks for a donation receipt. She’s always very sweet and never lets anyone help her carry in the donations, moving very quietly in and out of the back door. One day we noticed she had a dog in the front seat and asked if we could go out to see the pup. It was fun to spend time petting Cocoa while the donor continued to unload her trunk.

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