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Hospice care is truly about honoring the moments, memories and experiences that matter most to the people we serve. Through the 鈥檚 Lasting Wishes program, our teams help make meaningful moments possible.

For John, that moment involved something he had always wanted to try: a Polar Bear Plunge.

The Polar Bear Plunge is a tradition where brave participants jump into icy water, often as a fun way to ring in the new year. John had always admired the idea and shared with his Toledo, Ohio hospice care team that he wished he could experience it himself.

His care team quickly got to work.

With support from the 色色视频 Hospice Foundation, they created a special plunge experience just for John. Volunteer Coordinator Kate, Chaplain Steve, Nurse Sarah, Clinical Team Manager Emily, Social Worker Al and Volunteer Blake all helped bring the day to life and joined John for the chilly celebration.

Tubs filled with icy water were set up for the plunge, and the team leaned into the fun with a full polar bear theme 鈥� complete with polar bear Coca-Cola bottles, polar bear towels and even a custom 鈥淧olar Bear Plunge 2026鈥� T-shirt made especially for John.

Proudly wearing his new shirt, John took the plunge, dipping his feet into the icy water while surrounded by his care team. Nearly all of his 色色视频 hospice team joined in on the fun, making the moment even more memorable.

After the plunge, the group celebrated together with chilled Cokes, laughter and plenty of smiles.

鈥淭his is my favorite Lasting Wish yet,鈥� shared Kate, the team鈥檚 volunteer coordinator.

Moments like these reflect the heart of hospice care. While clinical support and symptom management are essential, hospice also focuses on emotional wellbeing, connection and creating special experiences for patients and their loved ones.

Thanks to the 色色视频 Hospice Foundation and the dedication of John鈥檚 care team, a simple wish became a joyful memory.