03/03/2023
Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund Supports Hospice Patients
MT. PLEASANT, Mich.- MyMichigan Health Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund to support the Woodland Hospice House of Mt. Pleasant. Designed with a home-like environment, the eight-bed facility offers round-the-clock care for those needing end-of-life care by providing pain management, symptom control, emotional support, as well as spiritual care. Woodland’s hospice team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who work together to ensure each patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.
“We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation from the Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund,” said Dawn Duffield, hospice manager, MyMichigan Home Care. “Their support will help us to continue providing compassionate care and support that our patients and their families need during this difficult time. We are proud to partner with such a wonderful organization and are truly grateful for their support.”
The Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund is a charitable organization that was established in memory of Keisha Y. Brown, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and member of the Alma and Mt. Pleasant communities who lost her battle with cancer in 2014. The Angel Wings Fund provides financial support to those who share Keisha’s passion for improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
“We are honored to support the Woodland Hospice House and their dedicated team of health care professionals,” said Damon Brown, late husband and executive director of the Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund. “Their commitment to providing compassionate care to patients and families during one of life's most challenging times aligns with our mission, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their important work.”
The $10,000 donation from the Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund will help the Woodland Hospice House continue to provide essential services to patients and families in the community.
“Donations like this help provide quality care to patients and their families without the burden of financial stress,” said Duffield. “The hospice team is committed to providing comfort, compassion, and dignity to those in their care.”
Those interested in more information on the Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund and their charitable work may visit www.angelwingsfund.org Those who would like to learn more about MyMichigan Hospice may visit www.mymichigan.org/hospice.
CAPTION: Members of the Keisha Brown Angel Wing Fund recently presented a $10,000 donation to Woodland Hospice House for their care of those receiving end of life care. Those on hand to accept the gift were (from left to right): Chuck Sherwin, president, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland; Dr. Rene’ Shingles, Angel’s godmother and board member of the Keisha Brown Angel Fund; Dr. Tosha Brown, wife of Damon Brown; Angel Brown, daughter of Keisha Brown; Damon Brown, executive director, Keisha Brown Angel Fund; Dawn Duffield, manager, MyMichigan Home Care; Marita Hattem-Schiffman, president, MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Clare and Mt. Pleasant, and Becky Church, director, MyMichigan Health Foundation.
