VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION - HOSPICE OF THE WABASH VALLEY

Community Activities

Presentation of the Chapman S. Root Award is the highlight of the evening at the annual Hospice Holiday Celebration. The award, established in 1990 and honoring Chapman S. Root, is presented to an individual whose generosity and leadership has enhanced the quality of life in the Wabash Valley. In choosing the recipient, consideration is given to such contributions as enhancing the quality of life intellectually, educationally, culturally, physically and spiritually.

Distinguished honorees have included:

1990 Susan Root
1991 Donald E. Smith
1992 Max Gibson
1993 D. Omer Seamon
1994 Mary Fendrich Hulman
1995 John G. & Alice Oakley Schmidt
1996 Congressman John T. Myers
1997 William G. Bannon, M.D.
1998 P. James Diehl
1999 Senator Evan Bayh
2000 Dr. Samuel F. Hulbert
2001 Larry Schopmeyer
2002 Jackie Fox
2003 John Etling
2004 Larry & Susan Helman
2005 Paul J. Pfister
2006 Carl S. Riddle
2007 Daniel T. Tanoos

Camp Linden Tree

Hospice of the Wabash Valley sponsors Camp Linden Tree to help children and teens cope with grief related to the death of a loved one. Camp participants have the chance to address their memories, their feelings and how they cope. A safe, structured environment is provided in which families experience and learn skills for coping and healing. The setting for Camp Linden Tree is Camp Wabashi in southern Vigo County. Please click here for more information.