Doulacare of SWFL, LLC - Christine Gardner

02/26/2026

Join us for a special presentation by Christopher Kerr, MD, PhD, hosted by Avow.

At the end of life, patients often speak of love, connection, and grace. As a hospice doctor, Christopher Kerr has listened to these powerful stories and shares what they reveal about hope and the human experience.

Join us for:
Validating Patient Experiences at End of Life
Presented by Christopher Kerr, MD, PhD
CEO & Chief Medical Officer of Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo

📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 11 a.m.
📍 Avow’s Ispiri Community Center
🍽 Lunch provided

Space is limited. RSVP by Monday, March 2 to Cynthia Gonzalez at (716) 989-2034 or cgonzalez@palliativecare.org.

11/19/2025

09/29/2025

09/19/2025

Join us for the Dinner Party, a monthly gathering for 18–45-year-olds navigating life after loss. Share a meal, connect, and find community with others who understand. Held the first Wednesday of every month.

🗓Wednesday Oct. 1, 2025
🕛6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍1205 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105

RSVP required: bit.ly/avowdinnerparty

06/22/2025

06/19/2025

Caretaking is exhausting—but no woman should carry it alone.
NAMI Collier County's program, funded by WFCC, offers support to senior women facing the dual burden of aging and caregiving, helping them prioritize their own well-being. Caregivers over age 65 are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and burnout. [Family Caregiver Alliance]

We’re here to lift them up.

04/22/2025

Saying goodbye is never easy, and Blackbird brings that reality to life in a deeply moving way. This emotional drama follows a family reuniting for one last weekend together as their matriarch, played by Susan Sarandon, makes the difficult choice to end her life on her own terms. As the days unfold, long-buried tensions and old wounds resurface, making way for heartfelt moments, raw confrontations, and unexpected revelations.

With a stellar cast, including Kate Winslet and Mia Wasikowska, Blackbird is a touching story about love, loss, and the complicated ties that hold families together. Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.

03/29/2025

We Are Old, Get Over It! is all about embracing the wisdom that comes with age— with honesty, humor, and a little "get over it" attitude!

Our very own Chief Philanthropy Officer, Annalise Smith, joined the conversation to share insights about Avow and the many services we offer for every stage of life.

🎙️It’s live now! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JPfWfAnj6CGg7jXqdMQwQ

03/24/2025

We deliver compassionate care for patients of all ages in Southwest Florida through some of life’s most challenging transitions. We’re a non-profit provider of hospice, palliative care, and grief support services.

03/04/2025

WEEK 3 of THE GOOD DEATH early release and signed copy CONTEST!

Just share the book cover below with the

Remember that the more times you post- the MORE times you are entered to WIN!

Next winner announced Friday, March 7th!

Every time someone sees it- you have planted a seed. xo Suzanne

EDITORIAL REVIEW:

"The GOOD DEATH BOOK is an essential guide to every aspect of dying from hospice care to spiritual and real-world needs and can also serve as an excellent manual for readers seeking bereavement/grief support."―LIBRARY JOURNAL