Rita’s Celebrity Scooper night raised money and awareness for Hospice

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: September 20, 2013
CONTACT: Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
PHONE: 973-383-0115
TOLL FREE: 800-882-1117
FAX: 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Ray Cordts of Lakeland Bank along with Julia Quinlan, Co-founder and President of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice were ready with smiles to scoop for the Rita’s customers at the fundraising event held on September 20 to help build the home for hospice

PHOTO: Ray Cordts of Lakeland Bank along with Julia Quinlan, Co-founder and President of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice were ready with smiles to scoop for the Rita’s customers at the fundraising event held on September 20 to help build the home for hospice.

Surrogate Gary Chiusano and Senator Steve Oroho stopped by to serve up Rita’s ice and custard, which left a good taste in their mouths as well

PHOTO: Surrogate Gary Chiusano and Senator Steve Oroho stopped by to serve up Rita’s ice and custard, which left a good taste in their mouths as well.

Rita’s Celebrity Scooper night raised money and awareness for Hospice

Newton, NJ – September 20, 2013 – Rita’s, famous for its Italian ice and frozen custard, owner Joe Toscano wanted to help with the Home for Hospice campaign and held a fundraiser for the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice at its Sparta store in the Sparta Theatre Centre.

Hospice and Rita’s recruited several Celebrity Scoopers who scooped out the goodies and served the frozen treats to hungry customers. They include Julia Quinlan, Co-founder and President of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, board member Mary Ellen Quinlan, board member and former Freeholder Glen Vetrano, Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose, Surrogate Gary Chiusano, and Lakeland Bank’s Ray Cordts. Several Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice staff members were also on hand to help with the fundraising chores.

Approximately 175 people attended the event and some were surprised to see their Senator, Assemblywoman, and other recognizable faces scooping up the delights.

Glenn Lewis, Capital Campaign Director said, “It’s gratifying that our elected officials and active business people, whose calendars are packed with obligations, came out in support of this Hospice event, and in some cases even brought family members with them. I also want to thank the 175 or so members of the community who attended the event, and the Toscano family who owns Rita’s for their generosity.” The Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice received $400 toward the construction of their new facility.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Serving Northwest NJ and Northeast PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 104 Bennett Ave., Milford, PA. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is an independently owned hospice program. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

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Lowes Community Day for Hospice helped to raise money for new Hospice Home

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: September 16, 2013
CONTACT: Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
PHONE: 973-383-0115
TOLL FREE: 800-882-1117
FAX: 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Lowes Community Day for Hospice, Cecelia Clayton, Jim Cummings, Glenn Lewis

PHOTO: Pictured L to R, Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Jim Cummings, Newton Lowes store manager, and Glenn Lewis, Director of Development for the Capital Campaign for the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice wishes Happy Retirement to hospice Medical Director of over 25 years

Newton, NJ – September 16, 2013 – Just as summer began this year, Lowes of Newton held its second annual Community Day for Hospice on June 15th. The afternoon was filled with a tricky tray, dunk tank, vendors, give-a-ways, restaurants, and happy attendees. Store manager Jim Cummings was pleased to stop by hospice office recently and present to Glenn Lewis, Director of the Capital Campaign for the Home for Hospice and Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice a check from Lowes in the amount of $1,219.00. Included in his visit were checks from other vendors and supporters who also contributed; Riviera Maya Restaurant located in Branchville, Intercar of Newton, along with NJ Fit Moms and Academy Travel giving the Home for Hospice a total contribution of $2,404 from the day’s efforts! Glenn Lewis pointed out that “We value the generosity of individuals and businesses in contributing to our project, and Lowe’s has brought together many additional merchants in their effort to create community support for our Home for Hospice.” Lowes plans to make this an annual event with the hope the event will continue to grow. “Even after the home is built, as a non-profit we will continue to need the community’s support to maintain the home for those in need.” Stated Clayton.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Serving Northwest NJ and Northeast PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 104 Bennett Ave., Milford, PA. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is an independently owned hospice program. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

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Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice wishes Happy Retirement to hospice Medical Director of over 25 years

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DATE: September 3, 2013
CONTACT: Roxanne Debski-Seigel
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
Offices in Newton NJ & Milford PA.
PHONE: 973-383-0115
TOLL FREE: 800-882-1117
FAX: 973-383-6889
EMAIL: rdebski-seigel@karenannquinlanhospice.org
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

Dr Ken Janowski, Dr Cynthia Starr & Dr Yogesh Viroja

PHOTO: (A) Seated with Dr. Cynthia Starr (c) is Hospice Medical Director Dr. Ken Janowski (left) and Dr. Yogesh Viroja, (right). Dr. Viroja has joined the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice team as their newest Medical Director and will represent patients in Warren County and areas of PA.

Cecilia Clayton & Dr Cynthia Starr

PHOTO: (B) Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Executive Director Cecelia Clayton (standing) extends her gratitude for the many years of service Dr. Starr had provided to the hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice wishes Happy Retirement to hospice Medical Director of over 25 years

Newton, NJ – September 3, 2013 – For over a quarter of a century, Cynthia Diane Starr MD of Phillipsburg, NJ has served as a medical director for the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Doctor Starr is a highly experienced doctor, with over 40 years of practice in the field of hematology / oncology and was greatly regarded by her patients ranking her with 4 out of 4 stars and pointing out her exceptional bedside manner. She is affiliated with highly rated hospitals and was a graduate from Rosalind Franklin University. The hospice staff and Dr. Starr’s office staff shared in a reception hosted by Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice at the Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong on August 29th. Also attending were hospital and hospice medical directors, hospital staff and well-wishers.

Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice presented Dr. Starr with an emotional representation of appreciation for her dedicated service to so many hospice patients over the years. “Dr. Starr has been an inspiration and a blessing to so many of the Hospice workers and patients. Through her compassionate spirit she taught us how to bring peace to those whom she entrusted to our care in hospice. Dr. Starr was always available for guidance, sharing her wisdom in pain management, and in various therapies which were healing in the truest sense of the word. She will be missed by many, but we wish her well on this newest adventure in her life. I have no doubt that she will bring joy to many lives in her new community” expressed Mrs. Clayton.

The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Serving Northwest NJ and Northeast PA; please call 800 882 1117 to reach any of our services. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 104 Bennett Ave., Milford, PA. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is an independently owned hospice program. For programs, events, and more information visit www.karenannquinlanhospice.org

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