by Kimberly Cooper on 2013-11-20
Moreno Valley's Charter Hospice hosted the Charter Hospice Annual Firefighter Appreciation Lunch and kicked off the Spark of Love toy drive on Nov. 15.
Every year, the annual firefighter appreciation luncheon is presented to the the firefighters of Sunnymead and Sunnymead Ranch fire stations to show Charter Hospice's appreciation for the many years of service given by these firefighters. Toys are donated by Charter Hospice staff and other volunteers, set for donation to children in the Spark of Love toy drive hosted by these firefighters annually at Christmas.
Bonnie Beck, director of Bereavement and Volunteer Services, said, "For many years we have been doing the luncheon. It is a really huge deal for us to do this, and it is something that we all love to be a part of. We also want to make the community aware of Charter Hospice and what we do here as volunteers. We have been dedicated for many years, and want to continue to do so for our community."
Helen Davis, a volunteer at Charter Hospice, explained, "We do this for the firemen because they are the ones who respond to [emergency situations] and we want to keep honoring them."
After the luncheon finished, firefighters were presented with homemade cookies, brownies and fudge to take with them and enjoy on the road.
Firefighter Steve Foley shared, "This is my seventh year coming to a luncheon and it is always good times. Every year the women here are very good to us and they are really wonderful people. We always love to come back and the food is always great."
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Charter Hospice Annual Firefighter Appreciation Lunch and Spark of Love Toy Drive Kick Off
Friday, Nov. 15
12 noon
Charter Hospice Clubhouse
23820 Ironwood Ave., Moreno Valley, CA
(Between Heacock and Pigeon Pass)
Contact: Helen Davis (951) 243-6788
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
The women and volunteers of Charter Hospice in the city of Moreno Valley hosted their Charter Hospice Annual Firefighter Appreciation Lunch and Spark of Love toy drive kick off. With the Charter Hospice clubhouse filled with the aromas of tasty homemade burritos, nachos, and tacos,the women and volunteers of Charter Hospice were anxiously waiting for the firefighters to arrive.
Every year, the annual firefighter appreciation luncheon and spark of love to drive kick off is presented to the the firefighters of Sunnymead and Sunnymead Ranch fire stations to show their appreciation for their many years of service. Toys are given by the women and volunteers to give to the children in need for the 'Spark of Love' toy drive the firemen hosts every year for Christmas.
Bonnie Beck, Director of Bereavement and Volunteer Services shares, "For many years we have been doing the luncheon. It is a really huge deal for us to do this, and it is something that we all love to be a part of. We also want to make the community aware of Charter Hospice and what we do here as volunteers. We have been dedicated for many years and want to continue to do so for our community."
Helen Davis, volunteer of Charter Hospice explains,"I am feeling wonderful today, and we do this for the firemen because they are the ones who respond to our park and we want to keep honoring them." After the luncheon was over, the firefighters were presented with homemade cookies, brownies, and fudge to take with them to enjoy on the road.
Firefighter Steve Foley shares,"This is my seventh year coming to a luncheon and it is always good times. Every year the women here are very good to us and they are really wonderful people. We always love to come back and the food is always great!"