They call it a “House of Hope” and that’s exactly what it is for many hospice babies or those with terminal diagnoses.
They began their amazing act of generosity of opening up their home in Sheboygan, Michigan back in 2012. Applying her knowledge and experience as a former perinatal bereavement nurse, Cori is able to give these babies the emotional support they need.
Her years as a nurse taught her that her true passion was hospice care.
TODAY.com reports that many of the babies’ families can’t stand to witness them suffer so the Salchert’s home provides these babies with happy homes before they pass on.
Cori and her husband Mark have made it their life’s mission to care for as many babies as they can.
Their first ever hospice baby, Emmalynn, lived for only 50 days and passed away while Cori held her.
Here, one of Cori’s kids cares for one of their hospice babies (screengrab: Youtube)
On the next page, find out how Cori began to embrace her calling
The beginning of her mission
Cori recounts to TODAY how her younger sister Amie contracted spinal meningitis when she was a baby. This left her mentally and physically handicapped and she was eventually sent to live in a home for kids with similar impairments.
One day, someone left the door unlocked and Amie found her way out of the home and found a pond, where she accidentally drowned.
She admits to questioning God for a long time. Carrying the hurt for years, she eventually found peace through her faith. Cori shares that God “redeemed her in ways beyond fathoming”.
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screengrab: Youtube
On the next page, find out more about Hospice Groups in the Philippines
The following are some of the active hospices in the Philippines
At Home Hospice Foundation Inc.
Room 513, Medical Arts Bldg.
St. Luke’s Medical Center
279 E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, New Manila
Quezon City, Luzon, 2795, Philippines
Tel: (63) 2 723-1023
Asian Institute of Health Care
65 Camaro St. Fairview,
Quezon City, 1118 Philippines.
Telefax: 632-9361567
E-Mail: agnes@hospiceasia.org
Website: www.hospiceasia.org
Ayala Alabang Hospice Care Foundation Inc.
Haven for Children
Alabang-Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines
Tel: (63) 2 401-1018
Email: sionyk@yahoo.com
Cancer Care Center
San Pedro Hospital
R. de Guzman St., Davao City
Mindanao, 8000 Philippines
Tel: (63) 82 225 5934
Email: elsav_md@mozcom.com
Cancer Center Palliative Care Service
The Medical City
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines
Tel: (63) 2 6356789
Email: mail@medicalcity.com.ph
You can find the full directory here.
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