If any of our patients or clients wishes to tell the story of his or her life, in whatever detail the person desires, The Legacy Project makes it possible for that story to be recorded and made available to the patient/client and family. Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., received a grant in 2004 from the Hogan Family Foundation, which made creation of The Legacy Project possible.

As patients decide what parts of their lives they want to share, we offer suggestions for topics—perhaps they want to talk about favorite childhood memories, military experiences, their first job, faraway places they have visited, or special thoughts about life, and so forth. Once they decide they’re ready to tell their stories, we set up a series of interview dates to videotape them. We then edit the tapes and present DVD copies to the patient and their family members.

At the core of The Legacy Project is our awareness that every person has a story to tell, and these stories remind us of every individual’s worth and value in this world. Similar projects have been utilized in other states and through other hospices to help patients come to terms with death and provide a lasting treasure for family members.

For more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (828) 754-0101 or volunteercoordinator@caldwellhospice.org