Blue Skies Attends Hammond Mayor's Volunteer Luncheon

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. held the 25th annual volunteer luncheon on October 19th. Blue Skies Hospice volunteer coordinator Pearl Masciotra and chaplain Buddie Fennie attended the luncheon. Blue Skies was one of the participating organizations, providing information about their services to attendees of the event.

Blue Skies Volunteer Coordinator, Pearl Masciotra, and Blues Skies Chaplain, Buddie Fennie

Hammond Police began the ceremony

Mayor McDermott spoke about the importance of volunteerism and communal involvement.

X Factor Finalists and Simon Cowell Collaborate for Children's Hospice

All proceeds from the new single by X Factor finalists will benefit an England Children's Hospice called Claire House.

Simon Cowell, who has worked with Claire House for several years, said in the press release announcing the single, "Having worked close hand with this charity and seeing the amazing work they do for kids and their families who need help and support, I am thrilled that the X Factor charity single this year will benefit this charity."

"Wishing On a Star," the new single, will be available for download on November 20th.

The effort to assist the British hospice is a testament to the power and importance of hospice care. Please show your support by downloading the single. If you or anyone you know is in need of the kind of services Claire House provides in this area, please contact Blue Skies Hospice.

Blue Skies Fall Dessert Day

On October 5th Blue Skies Hospice held a fall dessert day and raffle at Regency Place of Dyer. Regency staff enjoyed desserts, and the raffle winners, Sue Frank, Jose Qma, Alisha Clay, and Amber Mender, took home beautiful fall mums.