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Hospice of VNS Heroes for Hospice Awards Dinner

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Over 200 people attended the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) ¡§Heroes for Hospice¡¨ awards dinner on November 18, 2009 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The event honored heroes dedicated to helping terminally ill patients and their families through compassionate care, advocacy and philanthropic support. The award winners embody the spirit, quality and compassion of hospice and the value it holds for all.

Justin T. Rogers Spirit of Hospice Award

• Russell M. Pry, Executive, Summit County
• David J. Peter, MD, FACEP, Hospice of VNS Medical Director and Akron General Chief Medical Information Officer
• Molly Kramer Scantling, MD, Hospice of VNS Medical Director

Charles M. Billow Quality of Life in Hospice Award

• Sisler McFawn Foundation
• Westminster Presbyterian Church

Charles and Margaret Schreiner Hospice Compassion Award

• Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
• Hospice Soup Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church

The event raised over $44,000 towards end-of-life patient care and supportive services. A silent auction ran throughout the evening. The event is part of Hospice of VNS¡¦ 30th anniversary celebration and the 15th anniversary of opening the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, which has served over 20,000 patients since it opened.