Acara Hospice Foundation

08/18/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of helping grant a pretty incredible hospice wish. ❤️

Mr. Arnold Hayes, a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1952 and the Corps of Cadets, wanted to return to Aggieland.

With his wife of 59 years, family, and members of his Acara Hospice care team by his side, he spent a very special day back on campus—touring by luxury golf cart, enjoying his own personal Yell Practice, receiving a special Corps pin, meeting Miss Reveille herself, and, of course, having some good Texas barbecue.

We are so grateful to the The Association of Former Students for going above and beyond to make Mr. Hayes feel welcomed and celebrated as well as the Texas A&M Yell Leaders and Texas A&M Corps of Cadets for making the day unforgettable in so many ways. It was the embodiment of the Spirit of Aggieland—and Good Bull—at its very best.

We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with Acara Hospice. Their team understands that hospice is about caring for the whole person and making the time we have as meaningful as possible.

That’s also why the Acara Hospice Foundation exists. As the nonprofit arm of Acara Hospice, the Foundation allows every donated dollar to remain separate from Medicare and hospice-care funds and be put right back into the communities we serve—through wishes, free hospice education and resources, and our vision for a future community hospice house.

Wish grants are some of the most meaningful things we get to do—and this one will be hard to top. ❤️

Want to help make the next one possible? Consider a one-time or monthly gift to the Acara Hospice Foundation.

Whoop and Gig ’Em! 👍

08/12/2026

Grief can be incredibly lonely.

Even when you’re surrounded by people who love you, there are parts of it that are hard to explain. One day you may feel like you’re finding your footing again, and the next, something small brings the loss right back to the surface.

And after a while, the rest of the world keeps moving.

The funeral is over. People return to their routines. The calls and texts slow down. But you’re still grieving.

So who do you talk to then?

Sometimes you hold things in because you don’t want to burden the people you love or feel like you’re bringing up your grief again.

But you still need somewhere for it to go.

That’s why Acara Hospice Foundation created Papermoon.

Papermoon is a three-month peer-to-peer grief pen pal program that thoughtfully matches you with someone who has also experienced loss. You’ll exchange at least one handwritten card or letter each month—a space to reflect, encourage one another, and simply be understood.

Grief can feel unbearably heavy when you’re carrying it alone. But something happens when two people carrying their own grief choose to walk alongside each other.

Neither person takes the other’s grief away—and yet, somehow, both loads can feel a little lighter.

✨ Open to anyone touched by grief, regardless of where you live.
✨ Three-month commitment.
✨ $25 registration fee, with proceeds supporting Acara Hospice Foundation.
✨ Space is limited.

📬 Registration is open! Find the link in the comments or on our website.

🌙 Know someone carrying the weight of grief? Consider sharing Papermoon with them.

08/08/2026

What if a blank page could be a starting point for connection?

This fall, the Acara Hospice Foundation is introducing a new way for people navigating loss to feel heard, understood, and connected.

Something meaningful is on the way. Follow along—we can’t wait to share more with you. 💌

08/07/2026

Low prices+BIG sale+Tax-Free Weekend+First Friday (plus supports a great local cause)= 🎉😍☀️🥰🛍️🛒

Skip the cookie-cutter and find something as unique as you. Better yet, shop this weekend and save even more during Tax-Free Weekend!

All clothing, shoes & backpacks are tax free all day Friday and Saturday!

Plus:
🧡 Orange tag items are 25% OFF
🩷💙 Pink & Blue tag items are 50% OFF

You could brave the crowds at the big-box stores… or come treasure hunting with us instead. We might be a little less crowded…

…but no promises. We’re pretty hip these days. 😎

📍408 N. Bryan Ave.
🕙 Friday: 10 AM–9 PM
🕙 Saturday: 10 AM–3 PM
🚪 Sunday: Closed

Every purchase supports the Acara Hospice Foundation, so you can shop, save, and do a little good—all at the same time.

08/05/2026

🧩 Puzzling with a Purpose is BACK!

Our third Speed Puzzling Competition is almost here, and it’s gaining quite a following! If you’ve been wanting to give it a try, don’t wait too long—spots are filling fast!

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Wonderful Words, Bookshoppe, Bryan, Texas

Teams of up to 4 will race to complete identical 500-piece Ravensburger puzzles for prizes!

It’s always a fun night, and the perfect excuse to visit one of Downtown Bryan’s cutest bookstores. (Be sure to ask about the secret passage to the mystery section! 📚)

❤️ All proceeds benefit the Hospice Foundation.

Tag your puzzle crew and grab your spot!

07/30/2026

07/16/2026

Thank you for voting Acara Hospice BEST HOSPICE! 🥰🩷

We are honored and elated to share that we have been voted BEST HOSPICE! What a gift to serve this community. Thank you to all who took the time to vote!! 🩷

07/12/2026

🧩 What an incredible afternoon at our July Puzzling for a Purpose event! 🧩

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and support for the Acara Hospice Foundation. We loved seeing so many teams come together to puzzle for a great cause!

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 1st Place (51:08)
Rachel Markham, Michelle Perry & Daniel Pall, and Yesenia Nieto.

🥈 2nd Place – Lady Lions (52:02)
Abbey Barnby, Katina Osth, Jessica Stuart & Peggy Holzweiss

🥉 3rd Place – Y2K Survivors (53:21)
Staci Sanders, Kayla Jones, Susan Jones & Robin Jones

🏅 4th Place – Puzzle Queens (58:48)
Rene Munyon, Lindsey Sheppard, Liz Rosser & Katie Mills

A very special thank you to our amazing sponsors and supporters who helped make this event possible:

❤️ The Carlson Law Firm for serving as our event sponsor.
🪑 Nichole Overman Creative for sponsoring our puzzle tables.
🔧 American Plumbing Company for sponsoring our rag-tag team (who took home the win this month!)
💇Galleria Spa Salon Boutique for donating an amazing prize for our winning team.
🎉 The Top Shelf Bar & Event Center for being such a wonderful and gracious host.

We couldn’t do this without your generosity and community support!

📅 Mark your calendars! Our next Puzzling for a Purpose will be Saturday, September 12, from 6:30–8:30 PM at Wonderful Words, Bookshoppe, Bryan, Texas . (With Puzzles and prizes provided by Ravensburger!)

Registration is NOW OPEN, and based on today’s turnout, we expect this event to sell out quickly—so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Thank you again to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered on the teams. We’ll see you in September!

07/10/2026

Congratulations to our July Pipe Dream Puzzling Team winners: Rachel Markham, Yesenia YaYa Nieto, Daniel Pall, and team sponsor, Michelle Perry, of American Plumbing Company!

We are SO excited for Puzzling for a Purpose tomorrow and can't wait to see who will be our new speed puzzling champions! The fun kicks off at 3pm at The Top Shelf Bar & Event Center (400 N Bryan Ave).

Want in on the fun! We still have room for a couple more teams! Register in the comments!