05/21/2026
We are so grateful to LIVBC (Long Island Volleyball Club), a 14-year-old girls travel volleyball team from Suffolk County, for their thoughtful act of kindness toward the patients at St. Catherine’s Hospital.
The team generously took the time to fill notebooks with positive and uplifting quotes for patients throughout the hospital. While it may seem like a small gesture, these notebooks can make a meaningful impact during what is often an overwhelming and uncertain time for patients and their families.
Not only do the encouraging messages provide comfort and support, but the notebooks also give patients a place to write down questions, thoughts, and concerns so they can easily discuss them with their care team.
Patient James Finnell quoted “Recovering from surgery is never fun, but my heart completely melted when I was given this notebook made by local middle school students. To the sweet kids who made these for the patients here: you absolutely made my day."
Thank you, LIVBC, for reminding us all of the power of compassion, community, and kindness. 💙