Hospice of Davidson County is celebrating its 40th Service
Year Anniversary throughout 2025 with pop-up events, special gatherings, and other celebrations.
Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will hold its inaugural pop-up event Friday, January 17th at The Smoke & Oak
premium bourbon and cigar lounge, 127 West Center Street, Lexington. HODC team members will be present after 5pm to celebrate
with our community, as well as answer any hospice-related questions. The Smoke & Oak’s specialty cocktail for January
is a toasted marshmallow old fashioned and purchase benefits HODC.
“In celebration of our 40th service year anniversary, we are hosting pop-up events throughout the year. We
want to bring visibility to local businesses that support our work, to speak more informally with individuals who may have
misconceptions about the benefits of hospice care, and most importantly, find new ways to foster partnerships that enhance
caring for our community,” explained Laura Owen, Chief Executive Officer. “We are a local agency with a national
reputation, but we never lose sight of the fact that our foundation was built by our local community, and our future success
relies on continued partnership.”
Hospice of Davidson
County (HODC) first served patients in 1985. Founded by a small group of committed, caring volunteers, HODC was the first
local Hospice in Davidson County. That foundational mindset of service continues to guide HODC 40 years later as they provide
expert, compassionate, and professional care to hundreds of patients and their loved ones.
“Most people have a general idea of what Hospice offers but do not become intimately familiar with Hospice
until a loved one is in need,” explained Laura Owen, Chief Executive Officer. “The stigma is that Hospice care
is for the final days of someone’s life. But the truth is that the earlier Hospice care is accessed, the more benefits
the patient and their loved ones receive. Hospice care gives choices, dignity, and support while offering relief from physical,
mental, and emotional pain.”
HODC has multiple events
and announcements planned in addition to their traditional annual fundraisers. Next on the calendar is the inaugural Signature
Spirits Soiree. This limited ticket event will be February 8th at Adaumont Farm. Tickets include a surf and turf dinner, bourbon
tasting flight, desserts, and limited bar. There will be a raffle for prestigious ‘spirited’ gifts, as well as
cigars
and additional premium bourbon for purchase. Individuals are encouraged to reserve
their tickets today for this one-of-a-kind, spirited fundraiser.
To learn more, call (336)475-5444, visit hospiceofdavidson.org, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.