A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOR
THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE

THANKS TO THE LEGENDARY PETER, PAUL, AND MARY TRI0

Left to Right - Val Halamandaris, President of the Home Care Association of America; First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Lou Gonzalez, Director of Development and Rosemary Johnson-Hurzeler, President and C.E.O.

Left to Right - Mrs. Sturges, First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos, Chief Ralph Sturges, Arlene Sayers, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Attorney General Richard S. Blumenthal

Left to Right - Attorney General Richard S. Blumenthal, State Comptroller Nancy Wyman, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz and State Treasurer Denise Nappier

Left to Right - Senate Majority Leader, George Jepsen, Dr. Robert Daly, First Selectman Anthony J. DaRos

Left to Right - Claire Bessinger, Volunteer; Peter of Peter, Paul & Mary; and Becky Paul, Volunteer

Rena Lewis & Peter Hereld - Volunteers

Left to Right - Daniel P. Cosgrove Connecticut Hospice Board Officer and Attorney General Richard S. Blumenthal

Brian Donnell special counsel and his lovely Wife

Second Selectman of Branford and his Wife

Pre-Concert dinner crowd viewing and listening to keynote speakers

Table centerpiece Hospice teddy bears

Vera Klapp director of housekeeping and her son, speaking with Judith Conley Director of Nursing and her husband

Mohegan Tribe spiritual representative and Mohegan Chief Ralph W. Sturges

STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106

September 28, 2002

My Friends:

As Governor of the great state of Connecticut and the nations first Hospice, I welcome you to this wonderful concert evening by Peter, Paul and Mary, benefiting The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is truly a statewide resource and beacon for us and the country. Its program for children and adults all commemorate the joy of living while
transitioning through a terminal illness.

I congratulate The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. for its quality care and its excellent tradition of palliation and student education.

Have a wonderful evening.

Sincerely,

JOHN G. ROWLAND
Governor

JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN
CONNECTICUT

WASHINGTON, DC 20510

September 28, 2002

Dear Friends:

I regret that my schedule prevents me form being with you this evening, but I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to The Connecticut Hospice as it celebrates the one year anniversary of its move to Homeport Cove.

Since it was founded in 1974 as our nation's first hospice, The Connecticut Hospice has
been providing outstanding care and comfort for individuals and their families in their greatest hour of need. With compassion, love, and understanding, the staff of The Connecticut Hospice has worked unrelentingly to manage the physical and psychological pain of the hospice's irreversibly ill patients. By addressing the myriad of issues that individuals face in the final stages of their lives, The Connecticut Hospice is able to bring a measure of peace to the lives of those they care for. With The Connecticut Hospice's opening of a hospital hospice and teaching center last year, the organization realized a long-standing vision of being able to provide inpatient care for individuals and to operate a facility where others could be trained to in the many aspects of hospice care. The efforts of The Connecticut Hospice to improve the lives of those with irreversible illnesses are an inspiration to all of us.

Again, I would like to express my deep appreciation to The Connecticut Hospice, its staff, and all of its supporters for helping to make the facility at Homeport Cove a reality. I look forward to congratulating you on the many anniversaries yet to come and I wish each of you the best for the future.

With every good wish,

JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN
United States Senator

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD
CONNECTICUT

September 28, 2002

Dear Friends:

I extend warm greetings to all those attending the Legacy of Love benefit concert.

This has been a very successful year for Connecticut Hospice and
is certainly worthy of being celebrated. I want to thank Peter, Paul, and Mary for their participation. The concert will surely be memorable.

It is an honor to be associated with Connecticut Hospice, and it continues to have my enthusiastic and loyal support. Once again, best wishes for a successful evening. I look forward to the continued success of the Legacy of Love campaign.

Sincerely,

CHRISTOPHER J. DODD
United States Senator

September 28, 2002

Ms. Rosemary Hurzeler
President
Connecticut Hospice
100 Double Beach Road
Homeport Cove
Branford, Connecticut 06405

Dear Rosemary:

Congratulations on the extraordinary work Connecticut Hospice has been providing for over a quarter of a century. Hospice provides an invaluable an irreplaceable service to those who suffer from terminal illnesses and their families - - a true blessing for those most in need.

Providing unmatched quality health care, Hospice had long been a leader in Connecticut. The empathy, generosity, and compassion that is offered by the administration, doctors, and nurses makes such a difference in their lives. I have been honored to work with you and all of
the Hospice staff and am proud to be a part of your efforts.

I am so pleased that I could join you for this evening's Legacy of Love Benefit Dinner and Concert. I want to thank each and every one of you who have come out this evening to support Hospice and their tremendous work. Your support will provide many with the care and comfort they so deserve.

Rosemary - - my deepest thanks and appreciation to you for your leadership and commitment. Your vision and dedication inspires us all. Enjoy the evening!

Sincerely,

ROSA L. DeLAURO
Member of Congress

RICHARD BLUMENTHAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL

State of Connecticut

Hartford

September 27, 2002

Frederick J. Mancheski
Chairman
The Connecticut Hospice
61 Burban Drive
Branford, CT 06405

Dear Mr. Mancheski:

I am delighted to join friends and family of The Connecticut Hospice to celebrate this profoundly important anniversary of "America's 1st Hospital Hospice."

I feel fortunate indeed to be part of the Hospice family, and to share your commitment to the vision and values of the Hospice experience. Your professional excellence and sense of caring are inspiring and moving. I am honored to participate in a celebration that will recognize some extraordinary individuals for their enduring contributions. These individuals are truly selfless and tireless in their compassion and generosity.

I am proud and grateful to be your friend, and to continue working closely and energetically on behalf of this caring and courageous cause.

Many thanks, and warmest regards.

Sincerely,

RICHARD BLUMENTHAL

Ms. Rosemary Johnson Hurzeler, President and CEO
Connecticut Hospice, Inc.
100 Double Beach Road
Branford, CT 06405

Dear Rosemary:

I am honored to be Cochairman of this wonderful event to lend my support to America's first hospice hospital, Connecticut Hospice, Inc. As First Selectman of the Town of Branford, it has been my
pleasure to see the Hospice movement advance forward at a fast pace and to witness the tremendous amount of strength and endurance the Hospice Movement has captured.

The hard work performed day-by-day and hour-by-hour is always to support the mission "to care always for patients and their families, learn from them and teach others". It is a noble calling and I am extremely proud that Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is part of our community.

Very truly yours,

Anthony J. DaRos
First Selectman

September 25, 2002

Ms. Rosemary Johnson-Hurzeler
President and CEO
The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.
100 Double Beach Road
Branford, CT

Dear Rosemary:

It is a great honor for me to join with all of those people who commend the work of the Connecticut Hospice, the nation's first and many say its best hospice.

I wish to pay tribute to your board of directors for their selfless service. I know of no other community
that is more supportive of the work of hospice. The Connecticut Hospice, is, in fact, a reflection of the values of the
good people of the State of Connecticut.

I wish to commend your staff. You are fortunate to have collected many of the best people and leaders in the field of hospice. Their intelligence, their sensitivity, and their work ethic have always impressed me. They go about the business of providing care to the sick and the dying, treating each and every person as if he or she was
their mother, father, brother or sister.

I would be remiss if I did not include you in my applause. At an earlier speech at the Connecticut Hospice, I said that is one were to look up the word angel in Webster's Dictionary, they would find your photo. I stand by that comment. At the same time, I want to honor you for your vision and for your superb administrative skills. I honor you for listening to Mother Teresa's admonition of choosing always the most difficult way. You have used your life in a superlative way for the betterment of others.

All of you working together, the board, the staff and the angelic executive have produced and unbeatable team. You represent the very epitome of high quality, cost-effective hospice services that are focused always on doing what is right and best for clients and their families.

On behalf of all us here in Washington, DC, I want to congratulate you for your many years of achievement. We look forward to all of the wonderful things you will yet accomplish in the years to come. You have my great respect and admiration.

Sincerely,

Val J. Halamandaris
President

Excerpts From The Program

Mission Statement

Common values, shared vision and integrated mission.

"The Connecticut Hospice shall provide quality, compassionate and competent hospice care in Connecticut to patients suffering from irreversible illness, and to members of their families. Care shall be interdisciplinary in nature, allow for family decision-making and participation in care, and shall seek to enhance quality of life for as long as life lasts. With the full support of the philanthropic community, care shall be offered based on need rather than ability to pay. Bereavement care shall also be offered commensurate with need. Home, inpatient and cottage care shall serve as a clinical model for national replication through education, training and research made essential by our unique role as the founder of hospice care in America."

The strategic plan for the 21st century, entitled Advanced Care 2001, envisaged strengthening the twin pillars of Connecticut Hospice's mission: (1) to improve patient and family care and (2) to improve knowledge of pain control methods.

The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. (Hospice), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation,which saw its first patient and family in 1974, is the first hospice in America, serving both pediatrics and adults statewide.

The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research, Inc. (Hospice Institute), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, gave its first conference in 1979 to serve as an American center for hospice education, training and research. The nationally accredited Hospice Institute is the vehicle for sharing the hospice philosophy, experience and skills with physicians, nurses, social workers, pastors, pharmacists, arts and volunteer directors, administrators, the lay community and all those who desire to improve the quality of care given in their own settings to patients and families experiencing a progressive irreversible illness.

August 1, 2002

Dear Friend,

On Saturday, September 28, 2002, Peter, Paul and Mary will raise their voices in a benefit concert for the Connecticut Hospice at the Mohegan Sun Casino.

As a member of Peter, Paul and Mary and an Honorary, albeit proud and active, Board member of Connecticut Hospice, I would like to invite you to this very special and worthwhile event supporting the home of the most amazing flock of angels I've ever encountered in my life, well known as the first Hospice in America.

Connecticut Hospice gives heartfelt service to more than 3,800 patients annually. Located in Branford CT, Connecticut Hospice was founded on the premise that both patient and family must have the right, and should be given the information, to make a considered choice regarding care options for people experiencing the final chapter of their life. Hospice brings dignity, heartfelt caring, and state-of-the management to patients and their families. These service, are offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of the patients' ability to pay.

Over the years, I have had numerous truly spiritual and moving experiences performing for patients and staff at the Connecticut Hospice. I look upon my participation in Hospice work, and my contact with hospice workers and administrators, as a gift that surpasses all others in many, many ways.

Particularly since September 11th, people have demonstrated an increased willingness to live and act as a caring family, and, when the possibility arises, to help others in need. In these days when the challenges we face present a competition for funding and resources of all kinds, Connecticut Hospice especially needs support from us all.

In the spirit of our own commitment to this important effort, I am inviting you to join Mary Travers, Noel Paul Stookey, and me in an evening guaranteed to touch your heart, and also make what we hope will be a significant contribution to the future efforts of the Connecticut Hospice, as it continues to offer great gifts to those that deserve it most.

Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy cause.

Peter Yarrow

The Board of Directors of The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. would like to thank you on this special day…the 1stAmerican Hospital Hospice is celebrating it's 1st anniversary of the move to Homeport Cove. Because of you wewere able to realize our vision of a Hospital Hospice and Teaching Center.

Today is very special in another respect. We are pleased to share our exciting news..You are invited to a benefit concert by the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary to be held on September 28, 2002, 8:00 pm; at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. "The Legacy of Love…Because Love matters" Campaign will receive the full benefit of this concert's proceeds. The Campaign will assist us in continuing to address the numerous operational programs and activities in support of clinical programs for our adult and pediatric patients and their families. Details are enclosed regarding how you can join us in this very special campaign and event.

Over the last year we have been very successful in ensuring delivery of the most compassionate and advanced initiatives in hospice care. We continue to be committed to excellence and received a score of 99% in compliance with the Joint Commission Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAHO) for operations in the new Teaching Hospital. Our best practices Home Care efforts resulted in a score of 98%. The pediatrics programs to support terminal illness of younger patients has been fully realized as The Children's Place. We continue to provide our patients and families with the most dedicated of trained volunteers, and clinical healthcare staff. Now with your support, they can provide a hospice experience with a uniquely distinct environment.

All of this could not have been accomplished without you!

Please continue to help "America's 1st Hospital Hospice" provide loving care for patients and families and help us continue to stay committed to the standard of excellence we have established. Thank you for helping us to help you and your family, friends, associates and community receive the benefit of superb hospice care.

Sincerely,

Frederick J. Mancheski Chairman Board Member	Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Member, Board of Directors

…because Love Matters

"People will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget
how you made them feel."

A Letter from our Chairman ...

Dear Friends,

The dawn of the 21st Century marked the beginning of a new era for The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. Since its inception over 25 years ago as the first American hospice, the organization has grown dramatically, caring for an increasing number of patients and their families with a broadening variety of illnesses. Throughout this last quarter of a century, the caregivers at The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. have learned, through patient and family experiences, the most effective means of providing care, comfort, and peace of mind during such difficult times. The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. has instituted and followed the highest American hospice standards, and it is in this next 25 years that we will take hospice care in America to a higher plateau. Anticipating future needs of patients and their families is crucial to providing the best care possible. Our strategic ally, The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research, Inc. has kept, and continues to keep The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. ahead of this curve. As a center for excellence in palliative care research, we support the improvement and enhancement of hospice care globally, through a greater focus on conveying research findings to the medical and nursing professionals and the lay community of caregivers throughout the state, the nation, and beyond.

Pain management and symptom control have always been of top priority at The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. With an ever-changing and constantly expanding myriad of illnesses being cared for, the need for pain control methods and symptom management have become necessary at stages earlier in the illness than traditional hospice home care encompasses. Therefore, CanSupportSM, a unique support system of palliative care and pain and symptom management, was created. CanSupportSM enjoys a unique reputation among physicians because it combines traditional oncological approaches of therapy with palliative modalities, thus supporting the person with advanced disease, regardless of ability to pay.

The rapid growth of technology has enabled The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. to provide unique ways to allow more patients and their families to stay at home, using our local Patient Service Office as a link back to the center port in Branford. By keeping a close watch on the advances in transportable medical equipment, The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. ensures that patients who wish to receive home care will have the most effective and most facilitating equipment in the field. Additionally, communication between the patient and family and their caregivers between visits has become more personalized and effective through the use of the PictureTelTM system, a recent advance in video-phone technology.

Time is considered very valuable at The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. Our goal to provide "quality of life for as long as life lasts" remains unchanged. With a magnificent new setting at Homeport Cove, patients and their families utilize their time in a variety of unique and exciting ways. Organized activities, such as arts, concerts, religious ceremonies, support groups, and special events, thrive as always. Overnight family rooms are also avaliablefor visiting or out-of-state family members. Additionally, patients and their families enjoy leisurely strolls on the beach, participate in sunrises and sunsets by the healing sea, dangle their feet in the swimming pool, and most importantly, have the privacy so greatly needed during such trying times.
The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. at Homeport Cove once again sets the standards for hospice care in America as we salute the 21st Century. The Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. look forward to our journey as the vessel that will carry hospice to new elevations as the future unfolds.

Frederick Mancheski, Chairman
The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.
The John D. Thompson Hospice Institute for Education, Training and Research, Inc.

136.78 Credit Hours in Category I for 36 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

470.20 Contact Hours for 145 Registered Nurses (RN)

96.21 Continuing Education Hours for 41other attendees

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