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2011 Winter Quarterly Report NHF Receives Extraordinary $703,641 Bequest Robert A. (Bob) and Gladys M. (“Boots”) Crane Left a Substantial Gift to Hospice You can imagine our surprise! With her eyes widening, NHF’s director of planned giving and stewardship read that the National Hospice Foundation was the recipient of a $703,641 bequest. That six-figure donation was NHF’s portion of an extremely generous legacy divided equally among nine organizations. In the letter, the trustee of the Gladys M. & Robert A. Crane Trust explained the circumstances surrounding the bequest. He noted, “Because most beneficiaries of this Trust were not personally acquainted with the Cranes, a brief chronicle of their lives will no doubt be of interest. ” secretary at R. R. Donnelly & Sons, the largest publishing company in Chicago. They were married in 1942 and had no children. Avid travelers, the Cranes saw the world via ocean freighter, their preferred method of transportation. They retired in San Diego. Mr. Crane passed away on December 16, 2006. Following his death, Mrs. Crane remained in her own home, eventually with round-the-clock nursing care as well as hospice. She died on October 16, 2009, in her own bed, accompanied by her nurse and hospice caregiver. The Cranes were world travelers and loved ocean sailing. Are You Interested in Leaving a Legacy of Caring? Your estate does not need to be as large as the Cranes’ to have impact Leaving a bequest to NHF in your will is a simple way to make sure that your commitment to hospice endures. The gift can be whatever size works for you in your estate planning. We are deeply grateful for all bequests. To find simple ways to make a bequest, visit www.nationalhospicefoundation. org/give, call 877-470-6472, or email planning@nationalhospicefoundation.org NHF Responds “To say we were surprised by this bequest is an understatement, “said J. Donald Schumacher, president & CEO of NHPCO and NHF “It was wonderful news to re. ceive. We are working with our board and staff to determine the very best use for these funds. My only regret is that I cannot personally thank the Cranes for their gift. n ” Life Story of the Cranes Bob and “Boots” as they were known, were , both born in Chicago in 1916.They were educated in Chicago schools. Mr. Crane earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago and became associated with the prominent Chicago law firm of Hubachek & Kelly. Mrs. Crane became an executive From Sea to Shining Sea Hundreds of hospice providers and supporters will converge to celebrate America and hospice Join us on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, MD for the seventh annual NHF Gala, From Sea to Shining Sea. Just a few steps from the nation’s capitol, this spectacular venue will help us celebrate hospice and palliative care from coast to coast with an all-American salute. We will also pay special tribute to our U.S. military veterans. Highlights of the evening include sensational entertainment, one-of-a-kind auction items, and a star emcee, Brad Garrett. Mr. Garrett is an actor and comedian, perhaps best known for his recurring role as Robert Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond. Visit www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/ gala2011 for more information (including sponsorships or silent auction donations) or to request an invitation. n What’s more American than television? Not much! Brad Garrett, actor and comedian, star of Everybody Loves Raymond, will entertain as the emcee for the evening. http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/give http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/give http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=539 http://www.nationalhospicefoundation.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=539

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NewsLine - January 2011

Hospice in the Continuum of Care
Key Accomplishments in 2010
Advocacy Update
A Look Back at Some Colorful Guests
New Hospice Executive Scholarship Program (display ad)
Hospice Pharmacia’s MUGs® (display ad)
Updated Resources in Marketplace
NHPCO 2011 Board of Directors
Message from Board Chair, Mark Murray
Practical Tips from NewsLine
Essential Guide to Hospice Management (display ad)
In Tribute to Elizabeth Edwards and Richard Holbrooke
NHF Quarterly Report

NewsLine - January 2011