December 17, 2024 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community PedsCare®, a pediatric palliative and hospice program of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, celebrated the holiday season with its Candy Cane Country Christmas event, held on Saturday at Diamond D Ranch in Jacksonville.
The event brought joy and holiday spirit to children and families served by Community PedsCare®, offering them a festive, outdoor experience to create cherished holiday memories.
More than 100 patients and family members joined the gathering to enjoy various holiday activities and games. Set against the rustic charm of the ranch, the families captured photos with Santa surrounded by beautiful holiday decorations and warm community spirit.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care would like to thank the many sponsors, local families, and dedicated volunteers who generously donated gifts and resources to make this event possible. The Candy Cane Country Christmas is a reflection of the community’s commitment to bringing joy and comfort to children and families facing challenging times.
To learn more about Community PedsCare® and its support programs for families, please visit www.communityhospice.com.
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About Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 45-year history, through the support of more than 1,000 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,600 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its eight inpatient care centers. No one is ever denied care
due to an inability to pay. To learn more about the support and services of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, visit CommunityHospice.com
About Community PedsCare®
Since 2000, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has provided palliative and hospice care and support for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions through Community PedsCare®, an award-winning pediatric care program in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, and the University of Florida-Jacksonville. The program, one of only a few community pediatric programs in the United States offering both palliative and hospice care, provides clinical, social service, spiritual, child life, medical and volunteer support to improve quality of life for children from prenatal to age 21. To learn more about the support and services of Community PedsCare®, visit www.communityhospice.com