Living with Grief

Grief forever changes us. The journey that we walk through changes who we are and how we perceive the world around us. Those who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with grief may prompt us to move on. When they try this, we often plant our heels into the ground and resist. This may come as a surprise to them.

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My Why Wednesday: Gary & Cindy Saylor

Each April, BridgingLife honors Hospice Heroes at its annual Taste of Carroll presented by M&T Bank. These individuals are recognized for their dedication for quality hospice care in our communities.

Hospice Heroes Gary and Cindy Saylor are volunteers with BridgingLife’s We Honor Veterans program. Gary started volunteering in 2014 and Cindy began in 2021 when health issues prevented Gary from driving. “She’s my Uber driver now!” Gary jokes.

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My Why Wednesday: Kim Simmons

Each April, BridgingLife honors Hospice Heroes at its annual Taste of Carroll presented by M&T Bank. These individuals, nominated by their peers, are recognized for their dedication for quality hospice care in our communities.

Hospice Hero Kim Simmons has been an audit and compliance specialist at BridgingLife for nearly three years.

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My Why Wednesday: Diane Devaney

Each April, BridgingLife honors Hospice Heroes at its annual Taste of Carroll presented by M&T Bank. These individuals, nominated by their peers, are recognized for their dedication for quality hospice care in our communities.

Diane Devaney, founder and president of advertising agency Devaney & Associates, has been a marketing partner with BridgingLife (and Carroll Hospital) for nearly 30 years, creating ad campaigns, collateral material and more for hospice awareness.

What do you love about your job and why?       

We love working with Reggie Bodnar [executive director and assistant vice president of LifeBridge Health’s hospice and palliative care] and the hospice team. Helping to communicate the support and benefits of hospice care is so important and can make such an impact on families. In addition, helping to support fundraising for hospice has been very fulfilling.

What is your most memorable experience working with BridgingLife? As a past chair of Taste of Carroll and being involved since its inception, I have been honored to work with the tireless team of volunteers raising money for Carroll Hospice and BridgingLife.