Granite VNA Season of Remembrance campaign raises over $53K

CONCORD — Granite VNA, New Hampshire’s largest not-for-profit home health and hospice agency, raised more than $53,000 during its annual Season of Remembrance campaign in support of hospice services.

Season of Remembrance provides an opportunity for community members to pause during a typically busy time of year to remember and honor those who have died and to celebrate those who provide hospice care in the community.

Nearly 400 businesses and individuals supported the campaign, which began in October. Fifty-five people who donated $250 or more received a unique hand-blown glass ornament created by Granite VNA home care physical therapy assistant Jeff Lamy of New Boston, a League of NH Craftsmen juried member; the 55 donors contributed a combined total of more than $18,000 to the campaign.

Season of Remembrance also invites community members to honor loved ones who have passed by adding their names to an online honor roll. This year, 1,170 people from 95 towns across New Hampshire were remembered.

“We are so thankful to the donors and sponsors, and to our very own Jeff Lamy who support this campaign. Their contributions help us continue our mission of providing critical hospice services in our communities,” said Granite VNA Director of Donor Relations Melissa Howard. “While Season of Remembrance has come to close, the online honor roll serves as a special reminder of those we’ve lost and how they continue to touch our hearts.”

For more information, visit granitevna.org/services/hospice.