Cicely Saunders Society
Dr. Cicely Saunders, born in 1918, educated at Oxford, war-time nurse, and later a physician, defined and shaped the discipline of symptom control and supportive therapy for the most vulnerable of our populations, the dying. In 1967, by creating St. Christopher’s Hospice in London as a place designed to care for the dying, she modeled a healthcare system where personhood and dignity were preserved, pain managed, and family-centered care provided. She is considered a major force in the development of modern hospice care throughout the world, and was an early leader in the developing discipline that has come to be termed palliative care.
Hospice of Southern Maine has established the Cicely Saunders Society to honor the vision and achievements of this remarkable hospice pioneer. Your annual gift of $1,000 or more will help us to continue the legacy of providing care and comfort while preserving the dignity of individuals with a focus on family-centered hospice care.
- As a member of the Cicely Saunders Society, you will receive:
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- An invitation to an annual reception held for members of this special community of donors.
- Unique recognition at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House throughout the year.
- Unique recognition in future Hospice of Southern Maine Annual Reports
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To become a member of this special community of donors, click here or mail your donation of $1,000 or more to:
Hospice of Southern Maine
Attn: Development
180 US Route One, #1
Scarborough, ME 04074
Questions? Call our Development Department at 207-289-3640 or 1-866-621-7600. E-mail: Donate@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org.