Public invited to join Hospice fundraiser

S&N Eileen’s Florist is inviting area companies and schools to participate in Hospice Buffalo’s largest community fundraising event, the 26th Annual Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale™, during the event’s pre-sale phase this month.

Participants assign a coordinator in an office who takes care of processing bouquet orders with S&N Eileen’s, located at 29 North Cascade Drive (Route 219 near Route 39) in Springville.

Each bouquet of fresh flowers will include roses, carnations, other fresh flowers and greens. The bouquets can be pre-ordered. An over-sized tribute bouquet is also available to pre-order. For every tribute bouquet ordered, a spring bouquet will be provided to a Hospice Buffalo patient free of charge.

Presented by First Niagara, the Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale was founded by the Professional Florists of Western New York. More than 500 community volunteers assist with the sale. Media sponsors include WGRZ-TV, Country 106.5 WYRK, Lamar Advertising and Joy FM 96.1. To sign up a company or school, call S&N Eileen’s at 592-2828. For more information, call the Hospice Foundation at 686-8090 or visit www.hospicebuffalo.com.

Proceeds from the Spring Bouquet Sale will benefit the Hospice Foundation, Hospice Buffalo, the St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House, Essential Care for Children, the Caring Hearts Perinatal Program and the Life Transitions Center. All are part of The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, dedicated to the care and support of individuals with a serious or end-of-life illness.