GREENSBORO, N.C. — "Connecting families to the care they need on the terms they choose" is the profound mission of Hospice of Randolph, a branch of Hospice of the Piedmont hoping to serve up comfort and hope at its annual fall fundraiser.
The not-for-profit agency serves 2,000 patients in eight Triad-area counties (Randolph, Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Davidson, Montgomery, Chatham and Moore), as it works to expand awareness that the word hospice...isn't interchangeable with death.
"For a lot of people, it (hospice) is about preserving as much quality and dignity as they can, and for others, it's about getting as much comfort as they can, and those two can work together," explained Hospice of Randolph CEO Trent Cockerham.
He emphasized because Hospice of Randolph is a non-profit, it relies largely on community generosity.
Saturday, Oct. 21, the organization is inviting families to the 38th-annual barbecue and plans to use this year's funds, specifically, to provide loved ones of hospice patients with the support they need, too.
"This particular event will help benefit children, teens and adults in the community who need bereavement support. We understand bereavement is an integral part of loss, and we understand that exceptionally well. The services we provide across the community for bereavement are at no cost to the individual," Cockerham said.
The barbecue is a drive-thru event:
- Sat., Oct. 21, 11 a.m. until food runs out
- Sunset Avenue Church of God
- 900 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203
- $10 per plate
An online auction, featuring nearly 200 items including sports memorabilia, will begin coincidingly with the barbecue and close at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.