Hospice in the News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Feb. 12, 2007
Contact: Katherine Horan, Marketing Intern
Rosemary J. Collins, Manager, Public Relations
Day, (716) 686-8259; Evening, (716) 686-1900

HOSPICE BOUQUET SALE WELCOMES SPRING
Every Bunch Makes Life Better!

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a gorgeous bouquet of fresh flowers during the 21st Annual Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale^TM, Feb. 28-March 3. Pick up your bouquet at local florists, Erie County Bank of America branches, corporations, hospitals and public buildings throughout Erie County. The beautiful mixed bouquets of mums, baby's breath, carnations, other fresh flowers and greens are available for $ 7 each - and are sure to put the feeling of spring in the air!

Proceeds from the Spring Bouquet Sale benefit the Hospice Foundation, supporting Hospice Buffalo, Essential Care for Children, and the Life Transitions Center. These agencies serve individuals with serious illness, their families and caregivers through a continuum of care spanning the course of illness and bereavement.

Presented by the Professional Florists of WNY, the Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale^TM is the largest fundraiser for the Hospice Foundation. Over 500 community volunteers assist with the sale. Sponsors include the Buffalo News, WIVB-TV News 4, Country 106.5 WYRK, WJYE 96.1, Classic Country WECK am1230, Business First and Buffalo Law Journal. Since its inception, the Bouquet Sale has raised $ 2.4 million to support Hospice care for area patients and families.

For more information on bouquet sale locations, call the Hospice Foundation at (716) 686-8090 or click here.