Richmond County Hospice

Wishing Well

Wishing Well

Many of Richmond County Hospice, Inc. patients come from financially challenged homes where even reasonable dreams may be remote or unapproachable. This is where Richmond County Hospice had the insight to realize that dreams can come true. Imagine having an opportunity to give your son, daughter, or grandchild a keepsake such as a family photograph, a locket, a modest watch, or to attend a special event together for the last time. This is our Wishing Well Program.

All donations to this program will be spent on granting patients under the care of Richmond County Hospice, Inc. a last wish. 

 

In March of 2017, we were honored to grant our very first Wishing Well wish. A patient shared that her final wish was to visit Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, NC one last time. Hospice RN Lisa Wood and Hospice Social Worker Mary Martha Warnock gladly accompanied her on an overnight trip, providing transportation in the Hospice van.

The patient had received a complimentary hotel voucher from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and was able to cover her own meals. She simply needed a way to get there — and Richmond County Hospice was more than happy to help make that wish a reality.

Since that first trip, we have granted dozens of Wishing Well wishes. Some have been simple and intimate, like a final steak dinner shared with loved ones. Others have included a day out fishing, a visit to a Hispanic grocery store and restaurant that felt like home, skydiving adventures, and so much more.

Each wish, whether quiet or adventurous, represents dignity, joy, and the opportunity to create one more meaningful memory. The Wishing Well program reminds us that hospice care is not only about comfort — it is about living fully until the very end.

If you are aware of a Richmond County Hospice, Inc. patient that has a final wish, please contact us to discuss the situation and complete an application. Applications will be approved or denied based on the availability of staff, funds and other resources.         

 
 

Ways to Donate:

  • Donations Over the Phone - To make a donation, please call          910-997-4464 during our regular business hours.

  • Donations By Mail - You can mail a check to:                                    Richmond County Hospice Inc.                                                          1119  US HWY 1N Rockingham, NC 28379

  • Donations thru PayPal

  • We accept all major credit cards.

  • All donations to Richmond County Hospice Inc., are tax-exempt.