Generous contributions touch the lives of countless Gilchrist patients and their families, like mine. Our little boy, Collin, was cared for by Gilchrist from the age of two and a half until he turned five. Collin was, and will always be, the most handsome, sweetest, and most perfect little boy, and the void he left in our lives deepens with each passing day. We cherish the memories we have of his award-winning smile and his pure, special little soul.

Gilchrist played an instrumental role in helping us focus on enhancing Collin’s quality of life while he was sick. Unlike the chaotic hospital environment, Gilchrist’s pediatric home hospice care was conducted at our pace and in alignment with our choices. The team provided unwavering support to me, my husband, and our daughter, Ella, ensuring our well-being at all times and lent a compassionate ear whenever we needed to talk. Even following Collin’s passing, the Child Life Specialist continued to meet with Ella on several occasions, organizing enjoyable and unique activities that genuinely made Ella feel special. It was as if Gilchrist helped us find a sense of normalcy in our otherwise abnormal situation.

Every interaction with the Gilchrist team felt like a visit from a family member. There were countless moments when panic and uncertainty overwhelmed us, but a simple conversation with someone on the team would instantly bring us a sense of calm and reassurance. We never felt like an inconvenience and the staff consistently prioritized Collin’s comfort above all else.

I believe that anyone who works at Gilchrist is an angel walking on this earth. The love and compassion they extend to their patients and families are beyond measure. Gilchrist is truly incomparable, and I will continue to share the incredible experience we had with Gilchrist with everyone I meet. The level of care, love, support, assistance, and dedication they provide is truly invaluable and this work is made possible by the generous support of compassionate individuals in the community, like you.

I hope you will continue to play a crucial role in Gilchrist’s mission by making a tax-deductible contribution in 2023. Your support will allow more families to experience the same blessing that mine did.

Wishing you happiness and joy in the coming year.

With Gratitude,

Samantha

P.S. If you have made a recent gift, I thank you for your generosity.