Celebrating Life & Love
Pride & Purpose
As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we also recognize the importance of looking ahead with the same enthusiasm that has carried us through the past 45 years. The values that have guided us, the lessons we have learned, and the bonds we have formed serve as the cornerstone upon which we will continue to ensure the highest level of compassion at end of life care is available to all.
Ta rrah Lo wry
Tarrah Lowry Interim President Trustbridge Hospice
Deborah Johnson, CFRE President Trustbridge Hospice Foundation
Tarrah Lowry
Deborah Johnson
We can’t add more days to life, but we can add more life to the days we have left.
Making a Difference Every Day
Physician Fellowship
The Trustbridge Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship Program is an esteemed opportunity designed to cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders in hospice and palliative medicine. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates clinical practice, research, education, and provides fellows with a robust foundation to deliver compassionate, patientcentered care. Fellows work closely with experienced mentors who guide them through the complexities of end of life care, ensuring they acquire the skills needed to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Fellows collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and therapists, to develop holistic care plans. This teamwork not only enhances the quality of care provided but also fosters a deep understanding of the various roles and perspectives involved in hospice and palliative care.
Trustbridge’s Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship Program is a cornerstone of our commitment to providing exceptional care.
Extraordinary Comfort Care
Trustbridge stands out among the mere 3% of hospices in the US that offer Extraordinary Comfort Care, a medically sophisticated case management program also known as palliative interventions during a hospice patients plan of care.
The Extraordinary Comfort Care program grants patients with life-limiting illnesses unrestricted access to hospice care, eliminating obstacles to their comfort and well-being. It empowers their physicians to optimize symptom management and continue a range of treatments like radiation, chemotherapy, or transfusions during hospice care.
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By cultivating expertise from within, we ensure that our dedication to the patients and families we serve is deeply ingrained in every facet of our care. This program is not just about building skills; it’s about nurturing a profound understanding of the unique needs at the end of life, ensuring that our care is not only medically excellent but also compassionately delivered. Our commitment through this fellowship is a testament to our promise to uphold the highest standards of care in the most challenging times of life.
— Dr. Katherine Brazzale
Chief Medical Officer
& Trustbridge’s first fellow.
Special thanks to the loyal and generous support of the Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation.
Patients benefited from over 600 services and interventions.
3%
Trustbridge is one of only 3% of hospices providing this type of complex case management.
Total patients served since the inception of the program.
$886,019 of Complex Care & Comfort interventions delivered at no cost to patients.
Our heartfelt gratitude to the Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation for their unwavering support to this special program.
The Beginning
February 27, 1978
Hospice of Palm Beach County (HPBC) founded by Stella Monchick-West, and incorporates as a 501c3 organization.
1978
Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea were both founded by groups of volunteers who identified a community need to support terminally ill individuals in the area.
1979
First Office Opened, Fern Street. Later moving to a 3-room suite on Datura Street, West Palm Beach.
Governor Bob Graham signed the Florida Hospice Act, ensuring all that all hospices in Florida would be licensed under the same rules and regulations.
2023 IMPACT
Nicole’s Journey A Pink Warrior
Nicole, a beautiful 41-year-old, bravely faced the challenges of battling breast cancer, enduring unbearable bone pain. Even potent narcotics failed to alleviate her suffering. Determined to find relief, her hospice physician explored alternative medications, leading to a remarkable outcome. Nicole not only found relief but also regained stability, bidding farewell to hospice care. She joyously resumed walks with her faithful canine companion, cherished lunch outings with loved ones, and savored the simple pleasures of everyday life.
For six precious months, Nicole basked in the beauty of her renewed vitality before transitioning back to hospice care at Trustbridge. Despite lacking income or insurance and being ineligible for Medicare due to her young age, Trustbridge wrapped Nicole in compassionate care and support. Through Trustbridge’s Pet Peace of Mind program, her cherished pet received care and provisions, ensuring his well-being as Nicole embarked on her final journey, granting her peace of mind in her final days. Nicole passed peacefully with him in her arms.
1981
Hospice of Palm Beach County awarded a Certificate of Need and a Hospice License by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative services.
1982
Helen Messic-Ross, who experienced the heartache and loss of her brother at an early age, read a call for volunteers for a small Hospice Office in her church bulletin.
1983
Hospice Guild of Palm Beach established to support Hospice of Palm Beach County.
Both Hospice of Boca Raton and Hospice of Palm Beach County became licensed by the State of Florida, the second and the eighth respectively
Hospice Nurse Residency Program
The Trustbridge Hospice R.N. Residency Program is the backbone of educational excellence and support for newly graduated nurses, inexperienced R.N.s, or those returning to the nursing practice interested in expanding their knowledge of end of life care. It offers a unique and collaborative learning environment that is meticulously designed to equip participants with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to excel as primary nurses. This program underscores the importance of a strong educational foundation in nursing, particularly in the specialized fields of hospice and palliative care, where sensitivity, expertise, and compassion are paramount.
Completing the Trustbridge Hospice R.N. Residency Program is a milestone that opens up further opportunities for nurses to deepen their expertise. A year after completing the residency, successful R.N.s become eligible to sit for the Hospice & Palliative Care Certification examination, a credential that highlights their specialized skills and dedication to providing the highest standard of care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
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RN Nurse Graduates since inception
2023
IMPACT
8 Currently serving within Trustbridge Hospice
1983
In 2015, I was selected to train in the Trustbridge Nurse Residency Program. Starting off as a new nurse was both exciting and terrifying.
The Nurse Residency Program set me up for success by giving me the time to train with seasoned professionals and practice my skills well before being on my own. After almost 10 years, I could not see myself anywhere but in service to hospice patient care. It has been quite a journey, and my coworkers are truly the most compassionate, kind, and hard-working people I have had the pleasure to meet. The experience was truly invaluable.
Hospice Guild is formed by Helen Ross and Mrs. Sue Whitmore hosts first Hospice Gala.
— Justin Granteed, RN 1 Care Leader Inpatient, Trustbridge
1985
Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County is created. Palm Beach Guild, which later becomes Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation.
1986
Official Groundbreaking of Hospice Center in West Palm Beach (next to St. Mary’s Hospital).
Veteran to Veteran Volunteers
Our Trustbridge Honors Volunteers are in a unique position to offer support to fellow Veterans navigating their end of life journey. No one can understand military service and the experiences that go along with it like a fellow Veteran. Regardless of age, military branch, or location of deployment, Veteran Volunteers make a connection and offer meaningful camaraderie.
In honor of their service and sacrifice, Trustbridge provides Military Veterans, First Responders, Frontline workers with compassionate care alongside physical, emotional, and spiritual support.
We honor these heroes by providing them with the highest quality of dignity and compassion until their last breath.
As a Four-Star We Honor Veterans partner, we have demonstrated our commitment to ensuring excellent care at the end of life is available for all veterans and their families in our community.
Veteran Pinning Ceremonies
These special ceremonies bestow our gratitude on behalf of a grateful nation. Each veteran receives a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative pin recognizing their service. The ceremony is conducted by a fellow Veteran and Trustbridge Volunteer.
1988
Hospice of Palm Beach County opened the Charles W Gerstenberg Center, the first hospice inpatient unit in southeastern United States
1988 Launched in-house pharmacy, 1st in Florida.
19 Veteran Volunteers Veterans Served
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Hand Made Quilts presented to warmly wrap our Veterans
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Veteran’ Pinning Ceremonies
Hospice by the Sea opens Inpatient
Hospice by the Sea opened an inpatient unit and corporate office on land originally leased from the City of
Trustbridge Veteran’s Garden Dedication Bill Quinn, Trustbridge Board Chair, Deborah Johnson, Trustbridge Foundation President and Representative John Synder, UMSC Veteran.
Hibiscus Quilt Guild of South Florida presents hand crafted quilts as a gift of love to our Veteran hospice patients and their families.
Music Therapy ~
Music therapy offers hospice patients a unique form of comfort and connection, easing physical and emotional distress while enhancing their quality of life. Through personalized musical interventions, it provides solace, promotes relaxation, and fosters moments of joy and reminiscence.
Since 1997, Trustbridge’s music therapy program has provided added comfort to patients and their loved ones. Today, Trustbridge’s Music Therapy program is one of the largest and most highly regarded in the United States. Our talented team of men and women, use the gift of music to connect at a deeply emotional and physical level.
Each of the Trustbridge Music Therapists are highly trained and certified, serving as a vital piece of our specialized care. 1990
Thank you to all our many friends and supporters, especially for the ongoing support of Palm Beach County Country Club
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Sara, your beautiful voice and songs were such a gift connecting with Dad when there were no words.
– A grateful daughter
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$503,694 of generosity bestowed to this program from
“Service Award” received from the Academy of Hospice Physicians for the groundbreaking work of Dr. Elizabeth McKeen for a Hospice & Palliative Care educational curriculum.
Addison Hines Music Therapy Internship
Ice Cream, Music & a Mirror Image…..
loved ones. I have been fortunate to be a part of many wonderful moments during visits.
One visit was a patient who was being visited by his son who was from out of town. They welcomed me into their room. The patient had not been eating anything except vanilla ice cream. The patient’s son gave him the option of two different kinds of getting the patient’s review on the two different brands.
Yet, the patient was aware that he was declining, and he would continually ask his son how far along in the dying process he was and if he would live until Thanksgiving. The son was very supportive and reassured his father that whatever happened it would all be okay. As I began to play some music that the patient preferred, he began to weep. I gently played my guitar and stopped singing to ask the patient if the The patient responded through tears, “It’s beautiful.” The patient’s son began to cry as well.
Afterwards I spoke to the patient about what a wonderful and supportive son he had, the patient’s son said “I always tell Dad that he needs to hold up a just a reflection of him.” The son began to cry again, and the patient was tearing up as well, but looked so proud of his son.
At the end of the visit, both the patient and the son expressed how thankful they were for the music therapy visit, but I was the one who should have been thanking them for allowing me in to such a precious moment. This is a visit I will never forget and am forever grateful to have been a part of.
– Daniel Bentz
1996/97
Independent MT Intern Visits 1997 Launched evidenced based Music Therapy Program
Extending notes of gratitude to the Addison Hines Charitable Foundation for their unwavering support of the Music Therapy Internship Program.
Areas first Bereavement Support Program launches, later added SHARE, counseling for pregnancy and infant loss.
1998 Hospice by the Sea receives accreditation from the Joint Commission.
1999
Christmas Box Angel Statue dedicated in Kelsey Park, and HPBC as first host site in Florida.
HPBC Music Therapy Program accredited by the American Music Therapy Association as an official teaching site.
Gone but never forgotten
Bereavement
Trustbridge Bereavement Centers are specifically designed to be safe havens for those in mourning. Here, the bereaved are not only given the space and support to express their myriad of emotions without judgment but are also equipped with new life skills to aid in their healing journey. Whether it’s through one-on-one counseling sessions, group discussions, or therapeutic activities, these centers ensure that no one has to face their grief alone. The aim is not just to provide immediate comfort, but to foster a community of support that can offer hope and encouragement in the long term.
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children and family members were served
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1-to-1 Counseling Sessions
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Camp Good Grief Campers
Children’s Bereavement & Support Services
Children process grief differently from adults, and the fear that they may never find happiness again is a profound concern. Trustbridge tailors its counseling and support services to meet the unique needs of our youngest grievers.
1:1 Counseling
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School-based group sessions - the only school based partner
2002
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Camp Seahorse Campers at Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
School based Counseling & Support
Special Camps, age specific and Family Events & Activities
Erica Wurzel and therapy dog Thai
First hospice in the U.S. to form a fully credentialed & certified Critical Stress Management Team.
2003
Inpatient Unit at Bethesda East opens (14 Beds).
John Brogan Horizons Bereavement cultural needs of our Hispanic, African American, and Haitian communities.
Volunteers
Each year, hundreds of volunteers from Trustbridge help patients and their families live as fully as possible in our community. Whether they are at the bedside, supporting the caregiver, assisting with administrative tasks in our offices, volunteering at events or working in one of our 3 resale shops, their commitment to our mission and supporting the communities we serve never waivers.
Our volunteers are a critical part of our mission to provide families with access to compassionate, expert and professional healthcare services in their time of need.
2005
Integrative Therapies Program opens, providing massage and aroma therapies.
34,312 Volunteer Hours
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$1,092,846 Volunteer Cost Savings
Thanksgiving meals delivered to families, generously given by the employees of CDRX, Boca Raton.
Gold Standard Accreditation received from Joint Commission Accreditation Healthcare Organizations JCAHO.
Inpatient Units at Palm Beach Medical Center (12 Beds) & Delray Beach Medical Center (14 Beds).
HBTS launched Music Therapy, Integrative Therapies and Caregiver Education programs.
Our Origin Story
The origin of Hospice of Palm Beach County & Hospice by the Sea, now Trustbridge, is a testament to the compassion and dedication of individuals who sought to provide quality end of life care for patients and their families.
Founded in 1978, Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea were founded in service to their communities of Palm Beach & Broward counties, serving a noble mission to deliver comfort, care, and dignity for all at the end of life.
Its roots were deeply influenced by the growing hospice
in Connecticut. The focus was on providing comfort, pain management, and emotional support to terminally ill patients, the care gained recognition as a more humane and holistic approach to end of life care compared to traditional end of life medical interventions.
Hospice is not a place, but a philosophy of care.
One of the pivotal moments in hospice care history came in 1979 when Governor Bob Graham signed the Florida Hospice Act. This legislation helped pave the way for the growth and development of hospice services in the state. This recognized the importance of hospice care and provided a framework for its regulation and support in
2007
Purchased the Medical Store, and expanded patient operations by opening a full-scale Central Distribution Facility.
2008
Awarded Non-Profit of the Year by North Palm Beach Chamber. Launched the Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician Fellowship Program with University of Miami Medical School campus at JFK Medical Center.
Launched Hospice Partners on Call, an afterhours triage program for hospice providers nationwide.
Gerstenberg Hospice Center
Hospice by the Sea Groundbreaking
It
is important to me that our deeds outlive us. Life is God’s gift to us; what we do with life is our gift to God.
— Helen Messic-Ross
Palm Beach and Broward Counties are fortunate to have such dependable resources for end-of-life care and support.
Bob Graham, Former Governor and United States Senator from Florida
Governor of Florida 1979–1987
August 2, 2023
Trustbridge Hospice Foundation 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
United States senate 1987–2005
It was a real honor to receive such a warm invitation to this special event today. I regret that I cannot be there in person with all of you to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the signing of the 1978 Florida Hospice Act. The landmark legislation sparked the beginning of one of the most critical healthcare needs in people’s liveshospice care for those approaching the end-of-life and support for their families.
Today we all know how valuable hospice services are to people. We’ve all seen the impact of good palliative care and support services for those we’ve known personally or heard the stories from the dedicated hospice caregivers and volunteers who feel honored to be present at this most sacred time in a person’s life and to be available to their loved ones during a very painful and difficult time.
You, here at Trustbridge Hospice, have first-hand experience in touching over 200,000 families in South Florida since you opened your doors in 1978. Your palliative medicine, caregiving, and bereavement support truly provide the medical needs and compassion for those actively dying and for their loved ones. Palm Beach and Broward Counties are fortunate to have such dependable resources for end-of-life care and support.
I personally want to congratulate you and all of the hospice centers here in South Florida and around the globe who continue to provide hospice care to those in need. Your compassion and dedication to this profession is immeasurable. You should feel extremely proud of the services that you have provided during the most critical time in people’s lives. Congratulations and many thanks again for all you do.
Bob Graham
6843 Main Street | Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 | bob.graham@grahamcos.com
Senator Bob Graham
Mission Keepers
Our Medical Directors
1985-1994
Elizabeth McKeen, M.D., FACP
1996-2008
Gail Cooney, M.D. FAAHPM
2008-2010
Richard Levene, D.O., FAAFP, FAAHPM
The advancement of hospice care under the direction of these medical leaders is a remarkable example of visionary and compassionate healthcare innovation. Their dedication to improving end-of-life care and supporting patients and their loved ones through challenging times, demonstrates a profound commitment to human wellbeing.
2010-2022
Faustino Gonzalez, M.D. , FACP, FAAHPM
2023-Present
Katherine Brazzale, M.D.
By creating a specialty education curriculum that gained national recognition from the Academy of Hospice Physicians, these leaders laid the foundation for developing hospice care professionals. This recognition not only validated the quality of the curriculum, but also encouraged other professionals to engage with and learn from the program. This ultimately raised the standards of hospice care across the industry.
This group of dedicated professionals serves as an inspiration to the healthcare community and beyond. Their commitment to elevating the standards of hospice care exemplifies the kind of visionary leadership that creates lasting, positive impact on individuals and society.
Photos not available: Isio Wasserman, 1978-1985 (1978-81 Volunteer) Molly Noonan, M.D., 1994-96
2010 Hospice & Palliative Care Program is accredited through the American Council for Graduate Medical Education.
2011
2011
South Florida Business Journal recognizes HPBC as a “Best Place to Work”; Awarded Excellence in Program Innovation Clinical Practice for the Professional Volunteer Program by FHPCA
Inpatient at Jupiter Medical Center (8 beds)
2012
Inpatient Unit in John Knox Village was opened
Dr. Faustino Gonzalez joined Hospice of Palm Beach County in September of 2001 as an Associate Medical Director. During his tenure with the organization, he has been integral in the creation of access to care for all, including helping to create a team dedicated to Hispanic members of our community. Additionally, he has served as Access Medical Director and today, Dr. Gonzalez, whose specialties are Internal and Palliative Medicine, serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs.
Dr. Gonzalez attended Colgate University in New York; College of the City of New York and the Universidad Central del este in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. He is certified by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; American Board of Internal Medicine; ABIM, Subspecialty in Hospice and Palliative Medicine; and was recently awarded the degree of Fellow by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Dr. Gonzalez has served as a backbone for the educational activities provided by Trustbridge. Along with his full-time duties as Chief Medical Officer, he has provided regular lectures and mentoring opportunities to allopathic as well as osteopathic medical students and residents. His teaching also includes rounds with social workers, chaplains as well as nursing and pharmacy students.
contributions and the profound impact he has made on our patients, their families, and our entire community. We are grateful for his continued commitment to our mission to serve our patients as needed and as a member of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation’s Board of Directors. Dr. Gonzalez’s legacy will continue to inspire us as we carry forward his vision of compassionate hospice care.
— Tarrah Lowry
2013
Recognized as Top 100 Hospices in America Caregiver Satisfaction and honored by Florida Weekly as “Most Compassionate Employer.”
Awarded Outstanding Contribution to End of Life by the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association
2015
Opened the Suites at C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center, a first of its in-kind, an upscale experience for patients and families.
For over 45 years, Trustbridge has proudly been the leading provider of compassionate end of life care for the residents of Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We are deeply committed to ensuring that those in our care receive the highest level of support and compassion during life’s most challenging moments. As we look to our future, we are excited to share a significant development in our journey: this year, Trustbridge reached a landmark decision and signed an agreement to partner with Empath Health.
This strategic partnership with Empath Health, a renowned leader in integrated health services, marks
2015
a new chapter for Trustbridge. By joining the Empath network, we enhance our ability to provide high-quality, holistic care to even more communities across Florida. Empath Health’s mission, which aligns closely with ours, is to ensure that every patient receives personalized and comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. Together, we will continue to uphold our commitment to deliver compassionate and dignified care to those we serve.
Empath Health now serves 1 in 5 hospice patients in Florida, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of comprehensive health services in the state.
Awarded Synergy Award of Excellence from FHPCA; Added Pharmacy Dispensing Robot, accelerating speed and accuracy.
Introduced Pet Therapy Program.
2016
Inpatient Center opens at Bethesda Hospital West
First hospice in the area to receive National Quality Seal of Approval for Broward & Palm Beach Counties, Knowledge Center opens with the nation’s first hospice Simulation Lab.
Jonathan Fleece, CEO, Empath Health and Tarrah Lowry, Interim President, Trustbridge and Chief Operating Officer, Empath Health
Counties Served by Empath
1. Broward Hospice by the Sea
2. Charlotte Tidewell Hospice
3. DeSoto Tidewell Hospice
4. Hardee Empath Hospice
5. Highland Empath Hospice
6. Hillsborough Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough
7. Manatee Tidewell Hospice
8. Marion Hospice of Marion County
9. Palm Beach Hospice of Palm Beach County Hospice by the Sea
10. Pinellas Suncoast Hospice
11. Polk Empath Hospice
12. Sarasota Tidewell Hospice
This significant milestone is a testament to Empath Health’s dedication to deliver compassionate care and unwavering support to patients and families. We are confident that this partnership will bring even greater strength and resources to our collective efforts, allowing us to touch more lives and provide exceptional care to more communities.
Thank you for your ongoing trust and support as we embark on this exciting new chapter. We look forward to serving you with the same dedication and compassion that has been our hallmark for over four decades.
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2017
Resale Shops celebrate 30 years of service
Dr. Richard Levene receives the prestigious Palm Beach Medical Society’s Hero in Medicine Award
2020 COVID-19 inspires new delivery of Tele-medicine services and window visit programs that receive national media attention.
Receive Platinum level SAGECare credential, recognizing a commitment to an inclusive, nondiscriminatory network of care.
Countless Lives, Endless Grace
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Hospice Legacy Society for their thoughtful generosity and forward-thinking support of our mission. Their planned legacy contributions play a crucial role in safeguarding access to compassionate care for all. By including the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation in their estate plans, members of the Hospice Legacy Society establish enduring compassionate care. These contributions enable us to sustain our commitment to providing solace, assistance, and care to individuals in their times of greatest vulnerability.
We sincerely thank them for transcending the boundaries of their own lifetime. Their legacy will leave an indelible impact on countless lives, ensuring the continuity of our services for generations to come.
For more information on the Legacy Society, please visit trustbridgelegacy.org
I chose Trustbridge Hospice because I couldn’t think of a better cause to become my beneficiary.
My Jewish European parents met after WW2 and Hitler’s torture. My father lost his parents and 7 out of his 8 siblings. My mother lost her parents and only sibling. I became their one and only child.
As the years went on, they became ill. It was up to me, and only me, to take care of them.
Without the courageous and caring people at hospice I don’t know how I would ever have been able to care for my mother whose dementia had taken over her life.
I couldn’t thank hospice enough for their aid. It is for that reason I am so thankful to hospice.
— Linda Stein with her mother and father.
2021
Partnership with Palm Beach Accountable Care Organization with AI software to better identify hospice eligible patients.
2023
Dr. Faustino Gonzalez receives the prestigious Palm Beach Medical Society’s Hero in Medicine Award.
2024
Trustbridge and Empath Health become affiliates, including their esteemed affiliates Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea.
Coming Together in Care
Trustbridge is grateful for the steadfast support of our Corporate Partners. Every year, they commit to support our mission of providing compassionate care to all in Palm Beach & Broward counties.
Their support profoundly influences every aspect of our mission, positively impacting the lives of over 12,000 individuals and their families annually.
My involvement with the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation is an endearing relationship that ties to the airport’s mission of being a benefit to the community.
With the Uptown 5K on the Runway, we are able to realize the positive impact that this event delivers to the Trustbridge organization. It ensures that their mission is achieved by providing families with compassion, access to healthcare services, and grief support in their greatest time of need.
— Rufus James, Airport Director, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Thank you to our generous 2023 Corporate Partners:
Team Makers Air takes flight at the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation’s Uptown 5K on the Runway, at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE).
Mission Investments
Our Dedicated Board Leaders
Trustbridge, Inc. Board of Directors
William “Bill” Quinn II, Chairman
Randy Levitt, Vice Chair
Thomas “Tom” Burns, Treasurer
Marian Pearlman Nease. Esq., Secretary
Kristin Ahr, Esq., Director
Heather S. Miller, Esq., Director
Maurice Woods, Director
I am honored to join Trustbridge Hospice in celebrating their 45th anniversary of providing hospice and end of life care to the Palm Beach County Community.
Since 1978, they have been a pioneer and leader in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care to those facing terminal illness and bereavement. They have touched the lives of thousands of families and individuals, offering them comfort, dignity, and hope in their time of need.
Trustbridge Hospice Foundation Board of Directors
Robert “Bob” Friedman, Chair
Stuart B. Klein, Esq., Vice Chair
Dari Bowman, Secretary
Meredith Tucker, CPA, Treasurer
Jeffrey M. Bishop, DO
Jennifer Brancaccio
Chris Callahan
Shari Cohen, Esq.
Malcolm Cunningham, Jr., Esq.
Mark W. Cook
Kevin DiLallo
Patrick Franklin
Bishop W. Oshea Granger
Jessica Lerner
Adolfo Zaralegui
Broward Advisory Board
Jon Aughey
Rebekah Garbutt
Elise Gross
Jessica Lerner
Stephanie Mazzola
Lori Perlman
Diana Riser
The Janet Applebaum Atrium at C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Care Center
Recycle, Repurpose, Resale
Generosity, Ibis
Foundation donates resale van allowing for new efficient resale donation pick-ups and deliveries.
Hospice Resale Shops serve as a genuine connection between Trustbridge and the community, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and care. They provide an avenue for individuals to donate goods, volunteer their
Drop or Shop By
Open 5 days a week Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm 10% Off for Seniors on Wednesday’s
Hospice Resale Juno 863 Donald Ross Rd., Juno Beach (561) 624-5495
Hospice Resale West Palm Beach 4833 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (561) 681-6511
Hospice Resale Boca Raton 141 NW 20th St., Boca Raton (561) 338-4030
Free pick-up for large item donations, call 561-494-6814 or 888-885-3602
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$250,000 +
Estate of Helen S. Burke
Estate of Barbara Garrison
Estate of George L. Greene
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation
Estate of Harold E. Perper Trust
Estate of Mary Ann Perper
Mildred Talkwicz Charitable Fund, Community Foundation of Broward
$50,000 – $249,999
Addison Hines Charitable Trust
Ibis Charities Foundation
The
generosity of the following individuals has fueled a mission of compassionate care for all within our community.
$10,000 – $24,999
AMG, Warner Pacific Insurance
Marta Aislant-Schwartz
Estate of Ellen V. Aloi
Anonymous (3)
The Batchelor Foundation, Inc.
Christopher R. Callahan
City of Boca Raton
Dignity Memorial
Mitchell E. Domin
Mary Ann Edwards - William L Edwards
& Mary Ann Edwards Foundation
Walter and Lucille Rubin Foundation Inc.
Richard and Lea Schneider
Estate of Jerry A. Tishman
Truist
WeatherTech
Michael and Linda Whalin
Wycliffe Charities Foundation, Inc.
$5,000 – $9,999
Susan Alatary
Anonymous (2)
Atlantic Aviation
Estate of Steven R. Irwin
Estate of Lester A. and Lillian A. Kuss
Donald C. McGraw, IIIThe Donald C. McGraw Foundation
Estate of Doris O’Connor
Estate of Andrew P. Payti
Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation
$25,000 – $49,999
Estate of Catherine M. Bianco
Estate of Celeste Carrozzo
Cigna
Estate of Robert Eisenhauer
Z. Garland and Content B. Ferguson
Charitable Foundation
Greiner Family Charitable Remainder
Unitrust
Holman
Hulitar Family Foundation
Bernie & Dona McConnell Trust
Lucille Yeany Charitable Trust
Margaret M. Fauver Charitable Foundation
John and Betsy Fiorentino
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
Robert and Karen Friedman
The Fred O. Funkhouser
Charitable Foundation, Inc
Give Back Brands Foundation
Drs. Faustino and Idalmis Gonzalez
IntellaTriage
Jac Pack Inc. dba Four Corners Bingo
Abbe Kaufman
Knight Electric Co., Inc.
The Kolasa Foundation
The Levitetz Family Foundation
Estate of Barbara Maenza
Billi & Bernie Marcus - The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc.
Marsh McLennan Agency
Pamela and Klaus Meyer
David and Holly Newton
Palm Beach Country Club Foundation
Baptist Health South Florida
John and Nellie Bastien Memorial Foundation
Thomas C. Beaty
Fredric Berger
Gardner and Michelle Britt
We wish to extend our gratitude to, and every donor listed here. The Foundation team has worked diligently to ensure the accuracy of this information. Should any inaccuracy be found, please contact the Foundation Office at (561) 494-6880. Gifts are reflected from 1/1-12/31/2023
For many years, Wycliffe Charities Foundation has been honored to support Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
The work you do throughout Palm Beach County administering the needs of a dying person’s final days, as well as the needs of grieving children who have lost a parent or sibling, is truly blessed. It is a privilege to help sustain your work.
– Ed Goldstein, President Elect Wycliffe Charities Foundation
Beth and Jason Brown
The PJ Callahan Foundation, Inc
Cellucrete Corp.
Brent A. Clements
Michelle and Michael Cronin
Reeta Dean
Helga Doyle
Richard and Eileen Faro
Steve Fay, Sr.
Louis Feil Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Dave and Jennifer Fielding
Queally Foundation, Inc.
David Reis
The Ron and Nancy Rosner Foundation
Daniel Sage
Albert and Joan* Saia
Dr. Heidi Schaeffer
SCHROTH Safety Products LLC
Sharkey Family Foundation Inc.
Sheltair Aviation
Robert and Jane Slater
Sally and Aubrey Strul
Toshiba Business Solutions
Toppel Family Foundation
Universal Health System
Marilyn B. VanVleet
Andrea Kline
Kelly Koury
Matthew and Denise Kuntz
Melvin F. Lazar
Dr. Arlene Leis
Scott Lowke
Tarrah Lowry & Jake Torres
Allan Nault
Matthew Owen
Q Mixers
Kevin Quigley
D.H. Rowe Foundation
Richard Schneider
Bernadette Schonbachler
Walter Scrivens
Sespe Creek Distillery
Slater Charitable Foundation
Steinberg Reade Family Foundation
Nevin Tasci Mason
The Ernst & Gertrude Ticho
Charitable Foundation
Amanda Tippin
Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law
Renette Verhaeghe
John and Mary Whitworth, III
Neil I. Wolfson
Simon & Josephine Braitman Family Foundation
Randy J. Bring
Broward Impact Window & Door
Alvin I. and Peggy Brown Family
Charitable Foundation
Carol and Tom Bruce
Frank Bruno
Jorg and Maria Bucheler
George F. Burns, III
Dan Caloras
Canadian Imperial Bank USA
Charlotte Caplan
Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC
The William Chinnick Charitable Foundation , Inc.
Christina Publishing Society
Tina Chuhay
Hospice Legacy Society Members
Joseph E. Bettag
Glenn & Ruth Bogdonoff
Nathalie Brix
Tish Carlo
Woodrow Carter
Linda Caval
Pamela Cavey
Marta Cruz
Dr. Nicole Edeiken
David C. & Jennifer Fielding
Joe J. Garcia
Barbara Geenberg
$1,000 – $2,499
Mark Abrahams
American Inns of Court
American Medical Response
Lawrence and Barbara Anderson
Anonymous (6)
L. Jules Arkin Family Foundation, Inc.
Mary J. Ashton
Associated Agencies
Peter and Jeanette Austin
Jennifer Ball
Banyan Air Service
Jerry and Dorothy Barding
Daniel Barnett
Jim and Marta Batmasian
Ursula Bennett
Dr. Jeffrey and Charlene Bishop
Barbara T. Blanck
Michael and Nina Blechman
Morton S. Bouchard, III
Dari and William Bowman
Carrie Bradburn
Susan Cintra
Mark and Olivia Clark
Joan R. Claster
Jeremy Cooke
Donna M. Cossentino
Michael Cowan
Ernest De Matteis
Robert DeLizza
Karen DeMar
DiBenedetto Family Foundation
Mary Sue L. Donohue
Patrick and Bonnie Donohue
Jerome and Laura Dorfman
Charitable Foundation
Judith Drexler
Kevin and Margaret Dugan
Maggie Eigen
Cheryl G. Ellingson
Allison Entrekin
Execuflight Inc.
Exotech Inc.
Patrick A. Ferro
Lawrence and Janine Fitzgerald
Florida Power & Light Company
Friends of Mark Foley
Janet A. Ford
John Forsyth
Susan Fox
Josef Franklin
Marian E. Gennaro
Angela Giella
Marilyn G. Greenberg
Margaret C. Hart
Leonore I. Heller
Jill Herring
V. Gina Hewitt
James J. Hoffman
Marie A. Iandoli
Michael Jessie
Deborah & Gary Johnson
Greg E. Leach
Melvin & Helga Lechner
Alan & Barbara Lipschutz
Cheryl G. Mangel
Louise Mirkin
Anne & Victor Modugno
Theresa Modzelewski
Nancy Mullaney
Kai & Susan Petersen
Mary Peterson
Karen Rachles
Cherol P. Ramsay
Beatrice Rothel
Robert & Cindy Schneider
Claudine Seibert
Monte R. Smith
Richard Sosnovy
Carlotta J. Spindel
Linda E. Stein
Ron & Norma Unneberg
Rosemary Gaffey
Susan Giesecke
Neil and Doris Gillman
Steven Glass
Francine Goldberg
The Albert and Judith Goldberg Family Foundation
Nancy Green
Marilyn G. Greenberg
Gunster Law Firm
Robert Gutchman Trust
Lisa Haber
Myron Hankin
Henry and Paula Harman
Dr. Michael and Barbara Harris
Health Network One
Kimley Horn
Fred Hunter Charitable Foundation Inc.
Marie A. Iandoli
Illustrated Properties Real Estate, Inc.
Jules and Evelyn Jacobsen Charitable Trust
Connie James
Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC
Henry Janus & Karen Weprin
Ginger Jenks
Deborah and Gary Johnson
Richard and Catherine Johnson
Pamela Jones
Andrea Joseffer
Barbara Kane
Dr. Bruce and Stacey Kaplan
The Edward and Lucille Kimmel Foundation, Inc.
Tricia Poest King
Stuart and Jeanine Klein
Kupper Family Foundation
Mackenzie Lalov
Naishadh and Erika Lalwani
Thelma W. Lamb
Ken Landis
Robert C. Lapin
David and Janice Lasky
Greg and Jill Leach
Liliana Lehmann
Iris C. Lerner
Joan W. Leslie
Sharyn A. Levine
Mark Levy
Stacey and Mark Levy
Dianna M. Lewis
Robyn and Mark Licht
Martin Lippe
Barbara Bolton Litten
Jean Lord
Mark and Gina Marie Loree
Sandy and Karen Lowentheil
Scott Lynch
Thomas R. Lynett
EM Lynn Foundation
Elliott and Carole Mahler
Eugene Mahoney
Maloy Family Fund
Tess McCormack
McNulty Charitable Foundation
Derek Meade
Jean A. Meisenzahl
Linda and Harry Meran
Nancy Miller
Michael and Barbara Mitrione
Janet L. Molster
Rosemary Mount and Gary Thompson
John E. Murphy
Patricia Murphy
Madeline Nappen
Nappen and Associates
Eric Needleman
Jeffrey Neubert
Judith Newton
NextEra Energy Foundation, Inc.
Terrence and Margaret O’Donnell
Heather Olsen
April and John Orlando
Lenore Orlowska-Warren
OutDesign Group
Lisa Paige
Angelo and Donna Pantaleo
Bivek Pathak
Joanne Patton
Briana Pestano
Jeffrey Pfeifle
Michael Pirich
Primegroup Insurance Services, Inc.
ProGreen Services
Tom and Yvonne Pucci
Tim and Saara Ratty
Marc Ray
Real Estate Solutions
Valerie Riback
Diane and Matthew Ridley
Dr. Perry Robins & Dr. Marcia Robins Wilf
Woody and Shelly Roe
Gerry and Pamela Rooney
Rope Works, Inc.
Michael and Barbara Rosenzweig
Joan Rosof
Estate of Constance F. Rothenberg
Peter and Susan Sachs
Anita & Julian Saul Foundation
Kenneth Schack
Beth Schatman
David and Martha Schindler
Jules Schlecker
Conrad J. Schmitt
Robert and Cindy Schneider
David and Sheila Schwadron
Paula Segal
Matt and Carol Shakter
Robert Sheetz & Debbie Lindstrom
Sheltair Executive South, Inc.
David and Cynthia Wormser
Wrightson Ramsing Foundation
$500 – $999
AbbVie Foundation Employee
Engagement Fund
Gregory Accordino
Advanced Systems, Inc.
Amphenol Corporation
Jan Anderson
Anonymous (7)
Jim and Doreen Archard
John and Susan Atkinson
Baratz Family Foundation
Charles D. Barnett
Brian Baughman
Ruth and Abe Bawarshi
The Belsky Foundation, Inc.
Jane Bergquist
Virginia C. Simmons
Maurie and Frances Smith
Elizabeth A. Smith
Robert & Hortense Sonneborn Charitable Foundation
South East Rods & Customs Inc.
St. Patrick Catholic Church
George Stevens
Barbara Strassman
Cindy L. Stuart
John C. Sullivan
Mark Swillinger
Roy and Jean Taylor
Jack Thompson
Frank Tobin & Ilene Chester
The Triangle Group
Meredith Tucker
Virginia Valentine
James Vick
Elizabeth and James Walton
Susan Wandersman
Cathy Weil
Douglas Weins
Vic and Vicki Weinstein
The Weisman Family Foundation
Diane M. Wendy
Darrin and Anita Whitney
Eileen W. Woolard
Doug and Jayne Bergstrom
Myke Bieloszabski
Richard and Charlene Blakeman
Saree and Michael Block
Linda Block
Donna Boisen
Our first interaction with Trustbridge Hospice exceeded even our highest expectations.
As a family, we didn’t know what to expect when we made the first call and what came afterward. The first person on the phone was Jason. He was compassionate, caring, and an excellent listener (being heard is magical). When Nurse Susan showed up at our home yesterday afternoon, she was a beacon of light to guide us through our dark tunnel of fear. Nurse Susan asked the hard questions and gave us the answers in a way we could understand.
My 88-year-old mom who lives with my brother who entered hospice care said “She was so caring, empathetic, and informative.” My mom insisted we write this glowing feedback for Nurse Susan and the entire Trustbridge team who we have interacted with so far. Thank you and keep up the excellent support.
– Barrie Byron, a Grateful Family
Eric Edelstein
Judy Eisenberg
Dawn Fanizza
Louise Felcyn
Lisa L. Felder
Liberta Ferretti
Harper Finucan
Ken and Rita Fisher
Jeffrey and Ileene Fisher Giving Fund
Barbara Foreman
Fred and Andrea Fraenkel
Patrick and Rachelle Franklin
Michael J. Frey
M.P. Friedman Family Foundation
Alex and Patricia Gabay
Joan Galiardo
Alicia G. Hammang
Robin Havens
HDR Engineering
Dana and Craig Hendrix
Lawrence Henschel
Valerie Holt
Marjorie A. Horowitz
Eva House
Grace Huebscher
John and Barbara Hurley
Randi and Bob Hutchens
Nicholas Iarossi
Ice Air LLC
Integra Connect
Ted and Aimee Jackness
Paul B. Jennings
Sheri and Michael Masse
Tammy Max
Beverly J. Mayo
Patrick G. McCarty
Peggy McDonnell
Elizabeth McKay
Priscilla McKinnon
Jeremy and Sharon McNeill
Marilyn Meillarec
Dr. Robert M. Merion & Debbie Eisenberg Merion
Ike Mills
Debra Montanino
Scott D. Morgan
Amy Morris
Alice Moss
Ms. Julia Mueller
Marian Pearlman Nease
Gabriel Nemeth
Dan and Myrna Norwitz
Stanley Noss
Scott Nuttall & Associates, P.A.
Brian O’ Hearne
Wesley Oldham
Karen Ondrejack
OptumRx, Inc.
OTD Florida
Otis Elevator
Joseph and Lynn Ouslander
Kathleen and Michael Putnam
Denise Quaglia
Bill and Cathy Quinn
Stuart A. Rader
Andy and Joie Ramker
Gerald H. Ranzal
Burt and Robin Rapoport
Linda B. Reisner
Guadalupe Rivero
Debra Roberts
Ellen and Neil Robinson
Stephen and Lorraine Rocamboli
Judith Roif
Connie Stroboulis
Nicolas Sylvia
Carol Parker
Stephen F. Patterson
Sarah Pearson
Scott Pegg
Elliot and Phyllis Pellman
Lori Perlman
John Petrou
Philomena Paradise Inc.
Lesley and David Pincus
Dr. Lilly Pinkas
Polymer Industries
Judith Posner
Kelly and Bobby Poyner
Robin Prager
Beatrice and Eric Press
Greg Sinclair
Smart Scrubs
Phillip and Sara Smith
Bailey and Caroline Sory
Arthur E. Spector
Lucille Sperber
SRD Building Corp.
Sherry Stein
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Arthur and Sherry Stein
Dayna Sterling
Nada Stevens
Seth and Jennifer Stier
Blake and Ashlie Baring
Howard and Barbara Stone
Suzanne F. Taylor
Andrew and Donna Thompson
Arlene A. Tiffin
Frederic and Jane Topor
Ann K. Torell
Karen Treder
Silvio and Marianne Trentalange
Gene Verett
Verical Bridge Reit, LLC
Deborah Voelker
Ginger Wald
Dava Waltzman
Scott Wechsler
Deborah Weiner
Alvin Weiss
Paul and Barbara White
Ulrike White
Chris and Clare Winkel
Theodore and Gertrude Winsberg
Susan Winslow
Dan and Wendy Wolansky
Warren and Robin Wolf
John and Ann Wood
Nancy E. Wright
Robert L. Wunker
Regina Wyles
Lynda Zur
Michael and Patricia Zylka
United Way of Palm Beach County
Boldness is in our DNA.
We embrace challenges as opportunities. We do whatever it takes, as we see no boundaries that confine our aspirations and strive to break through the ordinary in pursuit of the extraordinary.
We believe by embracing these qualities, we can create genuine connections and lasting positive impact in the lives we touch.
This is Trustbridge; a fusion of passion, compassion, trust, boldness and an unwavering belief in making every day count in service to our community.
