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May 24 2018
Vice President Joe Biden Speaks at Visiting Nurse’s 70th Anniversary Luncheon benefiting Hospice Atlanta

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Vice President Joe Biden was the special guest speaker at Visiting Nurse Health System’s 2018 Spring Luncheon held Thursday, May 17, at The Whitley Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. More than 375 supporters, community members, partners and nursing professionals attended the event which raised funds for patients in the care of Hospice Atlanta.

Mr. Biden’s moving speech shared his personal story about the loss of life in his family and how hospice care was a comforting presence during those difficult days for him and his family members. He made special note to praise the work of Hospice Atlanta nurses, asking those RNs in the room to stand while he thanked them and recognized them for their dedication, adding, “You’re the most underrated profession in all the world.”

Click the links below for videos, photos and more from this special event.

RELATED LINKS:
Video of Vice President Biden’s speech
Local television station WXIA-TV / 11Alive streamed the event live on their Facebook page. Watch the full video here.

Hospice Atlanta impact video
WXIA-TV / 11Alive created a heartwarming video recounting three events just within the last 6 months that demonstrated the impact Hospice Atlanta has on their patients and their families, as well as throughout the community.

Atlanta Magazine blog
Read more about the impact of hospice in Joe Biden’s life.

Facebook
See more photos from the 2018 Spring Luncheon and follow Hospice Atlanta on Facebook.

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✨ Hold the door for someone.
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We`ve had a great day honoring our Veteran hospice patients for their courage, service, and connection. Our Veteran Volunteer retired Navy Captain Alan, traveled around to our patients’ homes today, honoring their service with a We Honor Veterans pinning event. A few of our patients honored today are shown here: Duane, an Air Force pilot, and later a commercial pilot, with a flawless 30-year flying record, and Edward “Ted,” a Navy veteran and centenarian honored at age 102.
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