Month: October 2013

Grief Program for Youth Offered in November

October 11, 2013

On Saturday, Nov. 2, Hospice of the Red River Valley holds its Youth Journeys program. The program is open to all youth, ages 6-18, who have experienced the death of someone close to them. The day will be led by grief specialists, and includes exploring what grief is and feelings associated with grief, along with identifying sources of support and methods of self care.

The event will be from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th Ave. S., Fargo. Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 28, and space is limited.

Portions of the day include parent or guardian participation. For more information or to register, call (701) 356-1500.

Memorial Motorcycle Ride Held in Valley City Contributes $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley

October 9, 2013

2013 Gabel Check Presentation
Jane Bartholomay, development officer at HRRV, accepts a check from event organizers Randy Compson, Sue Peterson and Laurie Silewski.

The Thundering Saints have donated $10,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley, generated from proceeds of the fifth annual Debbie Gabel Memorial Ride held in Valley City on July 27. The donation will be used to provide compassionate end-of-life care to those in Valley City and surrounding communities.

This year’s ride attracted approximately 120 registered motorcycles from the surrounding states. Following the ride, participants enjoyed a dinner at the VFW Club, followed by a silent auction and a street dance featuring “The Michael D. Band.” The raffle drawing was held at midnight; grand prize was a 2013 Polaris Ranger.

Next year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2014.

For more information, visit: http://www.thunderingsaints.com/

Local Hospice of the Red River Valley Employee Achieves National Hospice Certification

October 1, 2013

Mahnke, SherylSheryl Mahnke, CNA, of Hayfield, Minn., has successfully completed the Palliative Nursing Assistant Certification. Mahnke is a certified nursing assistant for Hospice of the Red River Valley.

The purpose of certification is to promote delivery of comprehensive palliative nursing care through the certification of qualified hospice and palliative professionals. Certification in hospice and palliative care is highly valued and provides formal recognition of hospice and palliative nursing or administration knowledge.