
Compassion

Tonja Brooks
Tidewell Volunteer
Coordinator
It is so heartwarming to experience how dedicated and committed our volunteers are to Tidewell and its mission. They inspire me and lift me up in my mission to serve our organization.

Allison Buxton-Sotelo
Tidewell Crisis
Care LPN
Caring for my patients is the best part of my day. My passion to bring them comfort is the reason I get out of bed, and knowing I am lifting their spirits during such an important part of their life is the most fulfilling part of my work.

Alexis Day
Approved Home
Health CNA
Seeing my patient’s happiness is what brings me the most joy in my work.

Helen Faison
Approved Home
Health Aide
I love knowing that I’m able to be so helpful to my patients.

Jennifer Ferlicchi
Tidewell Hospice
In-Home RNCM
Being around their family, they become my family, and I am passionate about being part of their journey.

Ashley Nolan
Blue Butterfly
Program Facilitator
Every day I get to help kids realize they aren’t alone. That’s why I get out of bed every morning.

Charnika Rountree
Tidewell
CNA
I experience so much joy in helping my patients and their families. Their smiles are my medicine.

Dr. Lorie Thompson
Connexis Palliative
Care Physician
Being trusted to help patients and families in their most vulnerable times is the greatest honor I can receive.

Willy Wallace
Avidity
Physical Therapist
My passion is to make them safe and to strengthen them to successfully navigate returning to their world.

Charlie Warne LMT, NCTMB
Licensed Massage Therapist
I got into massage therapy when I was a hospice volunteer, and I saw the connection that assisting a patient with a simple range of motion could bring so much comfort to their life.

Susan Wills
Tidewell
Chaplain
Connecting with and providing spiritual support to Tidewell’s patients and their families during the most profound time in their life is the most rewarding work I could ever do.

Hope

Kelly Caldwell
Donor,
Caldwell Trust Company
We couldn’t imagine partnering with anyone else to help our clients and their families.

Dr. Steven & Karen Feldman
Donors,
Venice Implant Dentistry and Laser
We strongly believe in the tools Tidewell provides for families to compassionately attend to their loved ones.

Eileen Gilbert
Donor
I am so thankful to Tidewell for the compassion and care the staff gave my husband.

Steve Hall
Board Member
and Donor
After serving on the Board and seeing the time, effort, and consideration that goes into each donated dollar spent, I can think of few other organizations with the bandwidth to impact a community.

John Horne
Donor,
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
Tidewell’s care can make the last days the most peaceful days for families as well as patients.

Lissie Krauss
Donor and
Volunteer Facilitator
I have come to know the myriad ways our community benefits from Tidewell Hospice.

Carol Masio
Donor,
Target Graphics
We donate because we believe in Tidewell. The ability to die with dignity is so important.

Sue Morey
Donor
Donating to Tidewell is very personal, as my husband and our family have been recipients of their compassionate care.

Holly Neick
Donor and
Volunteer
Tidewell lets me fulfill my calling to serve the community.

Gratitude

John Bilello
Tidewell
Volunteer
I share my time with Tidewell in honor of friends and relatives who spent their last days in Tidewell Hospice’s care.

Lesley Bowers
Pet Therapy
Volunteer
After we experienced the kindness of hospice care, I wanted to help patients and bring awareness to Tidewell.

Kate Deluca
Tidewell
Volunteer
Because of my family experience with hospice care, I formed deep connections volunteering at Tidewell.

Elba Figuera
Tidewell
Volunteer
Tidewell was there for my family—I knew I wanted to join this special organization.

Carolyn LeClaire
Tidewell
Volunteer
The best part is experiencing the patients’ joy when I make pet therapy visits.

Margi Miller
Music
Volunteer
I found a whole new dimension of connecting with patients and families.

Carrie Mueller
Tidewell
Volunteer
I am so glad that I found Tidewell. Volunteering with the patients, they appreciate every little thing, and I value the time I have with them.

Michael Murphy
Tidewell
Volunteer
I am honored at the chance to celebrate a veteran’s service and to share a moment of pride.

Arturo “Tito” Santos
Blue Butterfly
Volunteer
After my mom died, I wanted to give back. I see goodness and hope as the kids heal from their loss.

Pam Tatum
Tidewell
Volunteer
Knowing you can give someone comfort in a time of need is so fulfilling.

Samantha Zappala
Tidewell
Student Volunteer
Volunteering allows me to bring comfort to patients and families when they need it the most.