Many of my friends know some individual or family who has had a family member in hospice care. They may have had someone in hospice themselves. The care that family member received, the respite the care offered the family, the peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones -- it is what each of us would want for our loved ones as they die. Hospice of the Chesapeake for 40 years has been serving the Anne Arundel & Prince George's County. Over 3,000 patients a year; around 500 patients a day; some are even infants, have received professional & tender care. Though the Chesapeake Kids program has many services that are reimbursed by insurance or medicaid, things like bringing a Day of Joy to a child with life limiting illness or sending a grieving child to camp are essential to caring for the bright spirit within every child. That is why this is so important. My fundraising goal is to raise $40 from as many as possible, reaching or exceeding a goal of 40 friends. Please help Chesapeake Kids: Donate & share.