Family Hospice will be hosting its 2nd annual Celebrity Hoops for Hospice on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Baldwin High School located at 4653 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

The event is a fundraiser for Family Hospice’s children’s bereavement programs and services including: bereavement coping sessions with certified therapists; grief totes containing a variety of developmentally appropriate items to support the grieving process such as educational materials, art and creative activities, plush toys, and photo frames; Remembrance Pillows created from articles of a loved one’s clothing to provide comfort and give the child the sensation of hugging a parent, grandparent, sibling, or other relative or friend; and, books for different developmental age ranges to assist parents/guardians with difficult conversations with children while supporting them through the grieving process. Children are often the forgotten grievers. A child’s grief is complex and unique. Chances are they've never experienced a loss before and are in unknown territory. Family Hospice helps them navigate their way to a safe and healthy space.

Since 1980, Family Hospice has been serving the needs of patients and their families. It is the largest nonprofit hospice organization in Pennsylvania whose mission is to provide compassionate, quality comfort care that enhances the lives of people with life-limiting illness and their families. Family Hospice supports patients and their families in their own homes, in skilled nursing facilities, in hospitals, and in the Canterbury inpatient unit in Lawrenceville. The team of physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, and volunteers take a holistic approach to caring for patients and their families, offering services and programs that help on physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological levels.

For more information visit their website.