Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor

Town officials would like to thank residents who donated to the Harbor Life Ring Program for the month of April.

Your generous donations of $1,550 and the town’s contribution of $1,000 was presented to Hospice San Juan during Thursday’s Town Council meeting.

“We are thrilled to be able to make this donation,” said Mayor Lacher. “Hospice San Juan helps so many people in meaningful ways and it’s such a worthy organization to receive this gift.” Mayor Lacher presented the donation to representatives of Hospice San Juan, including Dr. Mariluz Villa, Bill Cumming and John Lackey.

For over 30 years, Hospice of San Juan has been one of a small handful of all-volunteer hospice non-profits in the country. They provide compassionate and professional care including respite, support, therapy, and transportation, as well as use of medical equipment – all at no cost to the family. They collaborate with Hospice of the NW on the mainland, but are able to provide more immediate and on-going local assistance. Without this, many of those in need of hospice care and their families would need to relocate off-island at a time when they should be surrounded by their island neighbors.

“I know that our friends at Hospice San Juan are appreciative of the community contributions,” said Town Administrator Wilson. “The donations can go a long way to help them accomplish their goals, and the Town knows that every dollar will be spent to help those in need.”

Hospice of San Juan is a 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation. More information is available at their website www.hospiceofsanjuan.org or by calling 472-0322.