On May 11 – to mark the start of Hospice Awareness Week we are launching an exciting new campaign – Living Every Moment. The campaign has been created as a way of reminding us how good it feels to share everyday moments, big or small with people we care about.
It’s simple; all you have to do is visit our website – if you’re feeling creative start with a blank canvas, adding your choice of images, quotes and words as well as a personal message, preview and email. If you need a little inspiration there is a selection of ready- made moments all set for you to personalise and send.
By sending a moment or passing the link onto friends you will be helping others to understand the philosophy and heart of hospice, enabling people to live every moment. 
Te Omanga Hospice is a Charitable Trust that specialises in support and care for those living with a terminal illness, helping patients to make the most of their life that remains and ensuring that they die comfortably with dignity and in their own homes if they wish.
The Hospice also provides support and care for the family and close friends during the patient’s illness and in bereavement. All the Hospice services are provided free of charge to its 600 plus patients each year. The Hospice has been providing its services to the Hutt Valley community since 1979.
The specialist team of doctors, nurses and therapists together with the support of a volunteer army of 500 focus on enabling patients to have quality time at the end of their life.
All hospice services are provided free of charge to patients and families.
Te Omanga receives 60% of its annual funding needs from the local community with the balance being provided through a contract with the Hutt Valley District Health Board.
It is no exaggeration to say that Te Omanga Hospice could not survive without the kindness and understanding of individuals and organisations in the community we serve.
It costs nearly $6 million every year to maintain our existing levels of service.
We have to raise over $3.1 million of this - a tremendous challenge.
Please click on the Online Donations Link and fill in the form to make a secure online credit card donation to keep our service free to our patients and families.
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