VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS NAMES 29th ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC HONORARY CHAIRS

–Dr. Roger and Mrs. Mary Ann Westerlund officiate as Honorary Chairs of nonprofit’s signature family-friendly celebration held at Casa Marina–

The eagerly anticipated July 4^th Picnic benefiting VNA/Hospice is almost upon us. Established in 1984 with the founding of the Association, this holiday picnic continues to thrive as its premiere fundraising event. Funds raised are dedicated to provide home healthcare and hospice services in the Florida Keys.

Honorary Chairs for the 2013 Fourth of July Picnic are Dr. Roger and Mrs. Mary Ann Westerlund. The couple, a retired physician and retired nurse, is being recognized for their longstanding loyalty and participation in this annual event. Notes Jody Gross, President and CEO of VNA/Hospice, “The Westerlunds have a lengthy history of attendance at our Independence Day fundraiser. This couple has been steadfast in their support:  always first to RSVP and to donate to the silent auction…they are even first on the dance floor! It gives me great pleasure to distinguish them as Honorary Chairs of this year’s July 4^th Picnic.”

The fun and merriment begin at 5pm on Thursday, July 4^th, with a traditional cookout buffet included in the ticket price of $ 25 (adults) and $ 10 (children ages 4-12).  A no-meal ticket is $ 10, and Best Seats on the Beach admission of $ 125 provides exclusive beachfront seats, dinner buffet with personal wait staff, and cash bar. Watermelon, popcorn and Pepsi products are complimentary with all admissions. The children’s activity area features games, races and recreation, and the day is highlighted with live music, an impressive silent auction and Navy color guard parade.  The festivities conclude at 9 pm, in time to view the spectacular fireworks show, courtesy of Rotary Club of Key West.

About Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc.

Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is an integrated agency that has been providing skilled home health, private duty care and hospice services to the residents and visitors of Monroe County since 1984. VNA/Hospice offers a full range of compassionate, effective, life-enhancing health and supportive services that enable an individual to remain in his or her home. For more information regarding VNA/Hospice, please visit www.hospicevna.com or call 305-294-8812.