WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. — Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) staff and volunteers gathered on Thursday, March 21 and Tuesday, April 9 at the VNH administrative offices in White River Junction, Vermont to build fleece teddy bears to be given to VNH Hospice patients.
“I’ve enjoyed every moment of sewing these huggable bears. I love that they will bring comfort to our patients receiving hospice care,” said VNH Hospice Director Beth Krefski. “The amount of love put into making the bears by the volunteers was amazing and heartwarming!”
Each night was filled with lots of tracing, cutting, sewing, ironing, stuffing, and lots of laughs. There were over 20 volunteers that participated and over 100 bears made. The teddy bears are all unique, just like the people they will be given to. The bears will be handed out to all Hospice patients during Patient Experience Week, the week of April 22.
“We are so appreciative of the time and materials that our staff and volunteers have given to this project,” said VNH President and CEO Johanna Beliveau. “It is a privilege and honor to provide care to those in need in our communities and we hope that these teddy bears will make our Hospice patients smile and ultimately bring comfort to them.”
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