"A very special 'Thank You' for the excellent care you folks gave to my wife in the most difficult, last days of her life"
From the husband of an
Optimal Hospice Care patient
The Optimal Hospice Foundation is a non-profit organization established to commit its resources to activities which are intended to ensure hospice care and other compassionate programs are available for families facing a life-limiting illness with particular emphasis on the underinsured or uninsured population.
Each year Optimal Hospice Foundation hosts several local remembrance celebrations throughout California during the month of December and invites the community to sponsor a light on a tree in memory of a loved one or to honor someone living. All proceeds from light donations help provide hospice services in your local community.
The celebration includes a personal reflection by a hospice family member, the reading of the memorial names by hospice nurses & volunteers, inspirational music, and the lighting of our Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is adorned with ornaments representing a light in memory of loved ones and friends. Candle lightings take place at all outdoor events.
The Celebration is free to attend and open to everyone, not just those touched by hospice care. For a suggested $10 donation an ornament with your loved ones name will be placed on our Tree of Live and if received prior to the event date their name will be read during the Celebration. A donation form can be printed by opening the attachment below.
The Foundation would like thank our sponsors, donors, attendees, staff and volunteers who support our Light Up A Life events. Optimal Hospice Care provides bereavement services in all of our communities at no cost. If you are in need of assistance please contact your local office for more information. Optimal Hospice Care contact information
Wednesday, December 4th @ 6:30pm
Bakersfield RV Resort
5025 Wible Road, Bakersfield
Sponsor - Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Thursday, December 5th @ 6:00pm
Sierra Vista Mall - Common Area
1050 Shaw Avenue, Clovis
Sponsor - Kingston Bay Senior Living
Sunday, December 8th @ 5:00pm
Circle Park
Kernville
Sponsor - Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Thursday, December 12th @ 6:00pm
Huntington Terrace
18800 Florida Street, Huntington Beach
Sponsor - Huntington Terrace
Tuesday, December 10th @ 6:00pm
Bethel Retirement Community
2345 Scenic Drive, Modesto
Sponsor - Bethel Retirement Community
Wednesday, December 4th @ 6:00pm
Roger S. Good Cancer Center
546 West Putnam Avenue, Porterville
Sponsor - Sierra Hills Retirement
Wednesday, December 11th @ 6:00pm
Oakmont of Brookside
3318 Brookside Road, Stockton
Sponsor - Oakmont of Brookside
Thursday, December 12th @ 6:00pm
The Historic Fort
915 North 10th Street, Taft
Sponsor - Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Saturday, December 7th @ 3:00pm
Tehachapi Senior Center
500 East F Street, Tehachapi
Sponsor - Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Tuesday, December 3rd @ 6:00pm
Café 210
210 Center Avenue, Visalia
Sponsor - Prestige Senior Living
*Outdoor Event - please dress appropriately