Transitions LifeCare Adds New Cabinet Member

RALEIGH, N.C. - March 24, 2015 - PRLog -- Raleigh resident and long-time friend of The Wake County Hospice Foundation, Thad Woodard has joined the foundation as a member of the “Power of 10” Cabinet.  This fourteen-person Cabinet is spearheading the “Power of 10” fundraising efforts of The Foundation.

The “Power of 10” has a goal of raising $6,000,000 to build ten new rooms at the Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home located at 250 Hospice Circle in Raleigh.  As of December 31, 2014, The Foundation had raised $3,155,357.69 or 53% of the goal.

Thad Woodard retired December 31, 2014 from his post as President and CEO of the North Carolina Bankers Association, where he had served for 37 years.  He has also served on previous Hospice fundraising campaign cabinets and has been a member of the Friends of the Cabinet for the “Power of 10” since the kick-off in 2013.

“Thad Woodard has been a great friend of Hospice.  We are excited that he has decided to share some of his retirement time with us.  The Foundation will certainly benefit from his tireless devotion and generosity,” said Michael Blanchard, Executive Director of The Foundation.

“I am delighted they asked me to serve on the Cabinet,” said Woodard.  “I am committed to seeing this project to completion and helping expand the capacity of this very special place that has meant so much to our community.”

Currently, the Hospice Home features 20 spacious patient rooms that can accommodate patients and family members, with open access to natural areas and healing gardens. A team that includes a hospice physician, nurses, certified nursing assistants, a spiritual care counselor, social worker, and bereavement counselor provides around-the-clock care.

We invite you to visit our website, www.transitionslifecare.org to learn more about Hospice, and specifically the “Power of 10” capital campaign.

About Transitions LifeCare

Founded as Hospice of Wake County in 1979, Transitions LifeCare provides physical, emotional and spiritual care to those living with an advanced illness, their caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one regardless of age, race, religion, or financial circumstances. Our service area includes Johnston, Franklin, Durham, Harnett and Wake counties, as well as Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Guided by community-based boards of directors and supported by a dedicated professional staff, our goal is to provide compassionate hospice care that allows patients to enjoy every moment of their lives to the fullest. For more information on Transitions LifeCare, you may call 919-828-0890 or visit www.transitionslifecare.org.