The HAP Foundation

Thanks to the generous support from donors to this program, a scholarship of $450 will be provided to the first 40 registrants! Learn more & register: ow.ly/AZWN50YWcNX

Michael Beemer has been a leader and ambassador for end-of-life care for over 30 years. He served on the JourneyCare Board of Directors and JourneyCare Foundation’s Board of Trustees, participated in numerous committees, and chaired several major charitable campaigns.

Join us on Monday, June 22 for HAP’s annual Golf Outing hosted by HAP Trustee Maggie Lapcewich. The course is filling quickly, so be sure to reserve your foursome: ow.ly/LGEo50Z6ltk

Join our upcoming virtual sessions: 🔹June 3, 2026: ow.ly/4o0y50Z5SzB 🔹July 1, 2026: ow.ly/swcq50Z5Szz

We are proud to be part of a new statewide initiative helping strengthen community-based care in Illinois. 🔗 Read the full announcement: ow.ly/H0YV50Z4NMC 🔗 Learn more about the HGT HUB: ow.ly/i6NN50Z4NMB

Today we honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let's take a moment to remember and appreciate their service and pay tribute to those who have given so much for our country.

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The 2026 CLHPN Virtual Symposium is an opportunity to share ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches that support children and families navigating serious illness and grief. 🔗 Submit your proposal today: ow.ly/O41H50Z1aKX

Through our monthly Grief Circles, HAP CHWs guide a compassionate, peer-based space to process loss, honor memories, and find support among others who understand. Join us: ▪️ May 19, 2026 (English): ow.ly/sHqX50Z1b1I ▪️ May 20, 2026 (Spanish): ow.ly/TZug50Z1b1G

The 2026 HAP Heritage Event was a meaningful celebration of compassion, service, and the lasting impact of serious illness care, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us to honor this year’s outstanding award recipients.

We’re incredibly grateful to all the amazing sponsors who are helping make the 2026 HAP Foundation Golf Tournament a success! ⛳️ Your generous support allows us to continue building community and connection through this annual tradition.

The Lynda P. Bollman Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program and Southern Illinois University Medicine have teamed up to offer a Pediatric Learning Collaborative. Learn more and register for the next session: ow.ly/ocRj50YXIY5

Today, we celebrate the mothers, aunts, grandmothers, caregivers, and loved ones who have shaped our lives. For those honoring a mother’s love or remembering one deeply missed, a gift to The HAP Foundation is a meaningful way to celebrate her. ow.ly/tgSv50YWCej

Our hospice provider guide was created to help individuals and caregivers better understand what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to find care that aligns with their values and needs. 🔗 Explore the guide: ow.ly/CkgX50YWMEL

Thanks to the generous support from donors to this program, a scholarship of $450 will be provided to the first 40 registrants! Learn more & register: ow.ly/AZWN50YWcNX

The 2026 CLHPN Virtual Symposium is accepting proposals! Centered around Where Play Meets Practice, this year’s event will spotlight creative and impactful ways to care for children and families navigating serious illness and grief. Submit your proposal: ow.ly/jrIS50YVAV0

As Mother’s Day approaches, we remember and celebrate the women in our lives. Your gift in their honor helps support education, compassionate care, and community programs for those facing serious illness and grief: ow.ly/vV8T50YVeIl

We extend our sincere thanks to our HAP Heritage Event sponsors. Your support helps make our mission possible — thank you for your continued commitment to improving care for individuals and families facing serious illness.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful and engaging discussion — and we look forward to continuing this important work together! Through shared insights and collaboration, we’re laying the foundation for stronger, more connected community care.

Rachael Tellen, Executive Director, Community Education and Workforce Development, attended the @WFCommunity1 Health Equity Conference sharing information about our CHW and workforce development programs. Learn more about our initiatives: ow.ly/sufW50YTbxP