A message from Nancy Moore For more than three years, I have been a Hospice Consultant with Valor Hospice, where I meet with families, build community relationships, and inform people about what hospice care really means. My involvement with Valor and other nonprofit organizations has led to a strong interest in fundraising and contributing to the community. I find it meaningful to meet our community's needs. The passion and daily needs our team noticed led Garrett, Don, and

A message from Chela Worthington, Volunteer Coordinator When people think about hospice, they often think of nurses, physicians, chaplains, and social workers. While each plays an essential role, there is another group whose kindness makes an incredible difference every day, our volunteers. As the Volunteer Coordinator at Valor Hospice, I have the privilege of getting to know the amazing people who generously give their time to serve our patients and families. Every volunteer

A message from Don King For more than 30 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside patients and families through one of life's most difficult seasons. I've noticed families often wait too long to have one conversation: hospice. I understand why. When someone first hears the word "hospice," fear often follows. Many assume it means giving up hope or that death is near. Those are understandable feelings but also some of the biggest misconceptions about hospice care. The

A message from Pam Brown When someone you love receives a hospice diagnosis, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming. I've sat with countless families over the years, and I hear the same words again and again, "I need to be strong for them. I can handle this." With many years as a chaplain and now leading our psychosocial team, I have definitely learned that strength isn't about carrying everything yourself. Real strength is recognizing when you need support and ha

A message from Eli Hill Many people ask me, "What exactly does an end-of-life doula do?" It is a resoundingly common and fair question. This role is still new to many families, though it's an ancient practice of companionship and support during life's final transition. Let me take you through what a typical day might look like, so you know a bit more about what to expect when we work together. Creating comfort My day often consists of many home, hospital or nursing home visit

A message from Jeanice King We tailor our care to every patient's unique journey. In hospice care, there are fundamental truths we never forget; no two patients are the same, no two families face identical circumstances, and no single care plan works for everyone. At Valor, personalized care isn't just a marketing phrase; it is a true value and the operational foundation of everything we do. Let me pull back the curtain and show you how we make this happen. It starts with lis

A message from Garrett King Why We Started Valor: Building a Hospice That Feels Like Family I'll never forget that time in my life that changed everything for me. Years ago, I watched a family member navigate end-of-life care, and what struck me wasn't just the medical challenges; it was how isolated they felt. The clinical atmosphere, the rushed interactions, the sense that they were just another patient in the system. I kept thinking, “This isn't how it should be. Not durin