The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Donates $383,600 to San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine
Funds support patient and family care to San Diego Hospice patients
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation has donated $383,600 to San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine [1] to support patient and family care for all ages throughout San Diego County.
Known as the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a serious or life-limiting illness, hospice and palliative care involves a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, with an emphasis on effective pain management, symptom control, and emotional support.
"We are tremendously grateful for the Cargill Foundation's generosity and appreciate their contribution. This gift will help us provide hospice and palliative care to more than 4,400 seriously ill adults and children in our community this year," said Traci Bruckner [2], Chief Development Officer for the San Diego Hospice Foundation.
At San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, we help families dealing with a life-limiting illness, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs by giving them all the support and practical help available to meet their healthcare goals. Anyone can begin the process to find out if hospice care is the best option for you or your loved one. Request information online [3] or call toll-free at 1-866-688-1600.
About The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
The Foundation and trust was established by the late Margaret A. Cargill, the granddaughter of William Cargill, co-founder of Cargill Inc. The foundation supports programs that reflect her passions and priorities, including the environment; the arts; services to families, children and the elderly; disaster-related relief, recovery, and development; planned health; and animal welfare.
About San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine
Established in 1977, San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine is the oldest and largest not-for-profit hospice provider in the region. The organization provides compassionate, expert medical care to more than 1,200 seriously ill adults and children each day throughout San Diego and North County. In addition, The Center for Grief Care and Education [4] assists more than 11,000 individuals experiencing grief and loss with support, counseling and guidance annually. More information is available on our website at www.sdhospice.org [5] or call toll-free 866-688-1600. Join our online communities on Facebook [6], Twitter [7], YouTube [8] and The Caregiver's Corner [9] blog.
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