The Lavender Ribbon Project

by | Nov 19, 2014 | Uncategorized

Jason Michael Bryant hates cancer. Doesn’t matter which kind, he hates them all. Unfortunately, he’s something of an expert – both his mother and stepfather died of the disease within six months of each other. Now, Jason is on a mission to inspire others. The...

Dying Peace

by | Aug 29, 2014 | Uncategorized

By Johnson Wu, DO Austin Family Medicine Resident A recent CBC News story showcased a research study conducted by Harvard Medical School and Cornell Medical College that examined what happens to patients who received palliative chemotherapy. Palliative chemotherapy is...

Being Brave: The Courage to Just Do It

by | May 23, 2014 | Uncategorized

The whole point of having the bicycles was to bike Belize.  And the whole point of biking Belize was to get an up-close look at that beautiful country.  So in early November (1989) we stored as much gear as possible at our hotel in Merida, Mexico; loaded ourselves and...

The Healing Power of Music

by | Apr 29, 2014 | Being Present, Caregiving, Hospice, Volunteering

As soon as I saw the expression on the faces of the staff at Doug’s House, I knew something was wrong. Our patient, Mr. Smith,* they told me, was not feeling well and would be going to the hospital. He would have to miss the concert that had been arranged especially...
Camp Brave Heart Adds An Extra Day of Support

Camp Brave Heart Adds An Extra Day of Support

by | Apr 25, 2014 | Uncategorized

Thanks to a generous donor, Camp Brave Heart is adding an extra day to camp this year! It will be held August 4 – 7 at John Knox Ranch near Wimberley. Camp Brave Heart is a free camp for children age 6 – 17 who are grieving the death of a loved one. The...