Laurie's Memory Bear Journal

Memory Bear
Laurie chronicles her experience as a volunteer with Sharp HospiceCare's Memory Bear Program, which serves to help bring comfort and peace to grieving families. Volunteers like Laurie receive special training to craft the bears from garments once worn by the patient, such as a favorite shirt, sweater or dress, which are then transformed into memorable teddy bears.

Read the following journal entries to learn about Laurie's experience as a hospice volunteer and follow her through the process of creating each special bear.

For More Information
Sharp HospiceCare offers a training session for prospective volunteers. To learn more, please call the Sharp HospiceCare Volunteer Services Department at 619-667-1900.

To find a Sharp-affiliated physician, search for San Diego doctors or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To find general information about hospice care, read the Home Care and Hospice News archive.