Out of hundreds of volunteer hours, Chelsea Sopotnick said she'll never forget weaving the names of other people's loved ones into a memorial quilt.
Some hugged her while others shook hands and gave her thanks as the 18-year-old hospice volunteer received slips of paper with the names of deceased family members for the mass memorial service. A volunteer for about five years, Sopotnick said it was a prime example of the commitment Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler has for the community.
"I'll remember it forever," she said. "It really defined what Hospice does and how supportive they are."
Sopotnick became part of that support system during the hurricanes of 2004, when her mom, a Hospice employee, brought her family there for shelter. The New Smyrna Beach High School student helped prepare food for patients and their family members and hasn't stopped volunteering since.
Thanks to the Alive Hospice blog for sharing.
