World Hospice And Palliative Care Day

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day takes place on October 12 with the goal of improving the quality of life for people affected by serious health problems.  Those that have life-limiting illnesses have the right to be cared for in the way that best suits their needs and this holiday emphasizes that.  It draws attention to that belief in a myriad of ways; one of which is that every second year, a wave of concerts known as Voices for Hospices takes place to entertain and spread joy.  It was originally created in 1989 by Sheila Hurton in order to raise funds and public awareness of the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher.  It started as a single concert titled “Come and Sing” and it grew to become a worldwide event.World Hospice and Palliative Care Day takes place on October 12 with the goal of improving the quality of life for people affected by serious health problems.  Those that have life-limiting illnesses have the right to be cared for in the way that best suits their needs and this holiday emphasizes that.  It draws attention to that belief in a myriad of ways; one of which is that every second year, a wave of concerts known as Voices for Hospices takes place to entertain and spread joy.  It was originally created in 1989 by Sheila Hurton in order to raise funds and public awareness of the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher.  It started as a single concert titled “Come and Sing” and it grew to become a worldwide event.