Hospice social workers bring joy to patients
Ron Haholy had given up on a motor scooter, since his insurance didnât cover it. His Hospice of the Valley social worker Kim Boersema realized how sad that made him. The 70-year-old had endured a lot â he had lost his wife and was struggling with serious illnesses that severely affected his mobility and Kim knew a scooter would change his life. As soon as one was donated to one of our five White Dove Thrift Shoppes, she snatched it up. Hospice of the Valley picked up the tab and Kim surprised Ron with the gift of independence. Now, he takes his dog for walks (and rides), vis...