Members of the Cayman Islands Hospice Care, along with government officials, healthcare practitioners and well wishers gathered at the George Town Hospital on 9 November to dedicate a Hospice Awareness campaign in memory of the late A.L Thompson.
As part of the ongoing awareness campaign to encourage more people to utilise the services of hospice care, as well as to remember the organisation in their giving, the Thompson family donated the display, which also commemorates the late A.L. Thompson.
The project depicts images of care and compassion while reminding onlookers of the traditions of hospice care, including home, compassion, comfort, support, peace and family.
In his remarks, A.L. Thompson Jr. thanked all for the honour bestowed upon his father, adding the Cayman Hospice Care assisted in his last days.
Premier McKeeva Bush told listeners that something positive can be found in bereavement. He said the late Mr. Thompson and his wife were tremendous givers and acknowledged the family was continuing in that tradition.
“Hospice’s rooting in shelter and rest for wear travellers has become a miracle of care indeed. They are the ones who make sure the terminally ill have dignity and comfort in their last days. The reality is they need funds and I hope awareness is raised to remind people to give generously,” the premier said.
He said if government had to pay for services such as Hospice Care, the Pink ladies and Rotary, the budget would suffer greatly.
“The country owes you a debt of gratitude. Your work is a work of love.”
Chief Medical Officer Doctor Greg Hoeksema said it was his hope more physicians would embrace the work and concept of hospice care.
“Through Hospice many people are ale to spend a last holiday with a loved one at home. Awareness about the work they do is important, as it gives people the option of dying with dignity in a comfortable and familiar place,” he said.
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