CareFirstNY

07/25/2025

Yesterday, CareFirstNY’s Director of Community Impact, Cindy Lewis, had the honor of attending a luncheon to accept a $2,000 check from Rotary Club of Corning, New York and Rotary District 7210 in support of our upcoming Good Grief Week activities in Steuben County.

We’re so grateful for this generous support, which will help provide free, healing-centered events for children and teens navigating grief and loss in our community 💛

Activities begin August 11 ➡️ Visit CareFirstNY.org/events to learn more!

07/24/2025

🚂 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – SUNSET WINE TRAIN! 🍷🌅

Want a fun way to spend a summer evening and support a great cause?

CareFirstNY is looking for 4 volunteers (age 21+) to help pour wine samples on the FLX Sunset Club Train on Saturday, August 9 in Canandaigua, NY – a scenic ride featuring restored vintage rail cars, local wine, and stunning views of the Finger Lakes at sunset! 🌄

✅ No wine knowledge needed
✅ Short shift: 5:30–8:30 PM
✅ Simple and fun – just be friendly and have good balance
✅ Must complete a brief online safety training
✅ Bring a friend – anyone 21+ can volunteer!

The ride will help raise $250 to support CareFirstNY’s mission 💙 💛🧡

Spots are limited – email volunteer@carefirstny.org or call (607) 962-3100 to sign up or learn more!

07/24/2025

“Unconditional Love.”

Those were the final words a mother held onto—even after brain cancer had taken her speech, mobility, and strength. Her son, David Fajgenbaum, carried those words forward, dedicating his life to helping others find hope in the face of devastating illness.

At CareFirstNY, we witness these moments of profound love and resilience every day. Whether through hospice care, grief support, or mental health services, we walk beside families as they face loss—and help them carry forward the light of those they love.

This story from Humans of New York reminds us: even when illness takes so much, love and spirit often shine through 💙💛🧡

07/23/2025

🦋 Thank You for Joining Us 🦋

The CareFirstNY team extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for last night's Butterfly Blessings ceremony. We hope the experience offered you a moment of peace, reflection, and remembrance as we honored the lives of those we hold dear.

A special thank you to Lakewood Vineyards for generously donating their beautiful space—it provided the perfect setting for such a meaningful evening ✨

📸 We've shared a few photos from the event below, and we'd love to see yours too! Please feel free to post your own photos or memories in the comments below 💜

07/23/2025

We were honored to have Alecia and WENY TV News join us for our Butterfly Blessings Schuyler event. They captured the heart of the evening so beautifully - take a look at their story below!
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A unique celebration of life event took place in Watkins Glen on Tuesday night, giving people a way to honor lost loved ones. CareFirstNY's Butterfly Blessings event and how it combines remembrance an

07/22/2025

📣 Today’s the Day!

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference (and earn a free movie ticket while you're at it!) at the Lights, Camera, Donate! Summer Blood Drive🩸💉❤️

⏰11 AM to 3:30 PM | 📍CareFirstNY
Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment:

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

07/21/2025

🎸Rockin 4 a Reason (Touring for Tali) CARE FIRST NY HOSPICE is happening this Sunday, July 27, and you won’t want to miss it!

Join us at The FOrX for a full day of live music, a ride-in, raffles, 50/50, and community fun — all to benefit CareFirstNY Hospice 💙💛🧡

Questions? Email ridin4areason@yahoo.com, call (607) 968-3477, or give them a follow at RIDIN for a Reason LLC.

Let’s ride. Let’s rock. Let’s make a difference!

07/20/2025

CareFirstNY is hosting the Lights, Camera, Donate! Summer Blood Drive from 11 AM to 3:30 PM this Tuesday, July 22, and we’re asking you to pop in and be part of something powerful!

➡️ Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=CareFirst

Every donation helps someone in crisis—accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies—and one pint can save up to 3 lives 💓

Plus, every donor will receive a $15 Fandango movie ticket to enjoy the next summer blockbuster!

Let’s hit our goal together. Let’s give hope.

07/18/2025

Grief doesn’t come with instructions—especially for children. It can show up as outbursts, withdrawal, confusion, or even play.
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Start by seeing grief through a child’s eyes: https://carefirstny.org/the-care-collective-blog/f/why-is-everyone-crying-a-look-at-grief-through-a-child%E2%80%99s-eyes

If you know a child who is grieving and may need some additional support, join us for Good Grief Week (Aug 11-15), presented by CareFirstNY in partnership with the Southeast Steuben County Library and Watkins Glen Public Library.

👉 Learn more about the activities here: CareFirstNY.org/events

07/17/2025

In hospice, our work is deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally heavy. That’s why taking a moment for small treats and self-care matters ✨

In honor of National Hot Dog Day, CareFirstNY invited our team to drop by for a picnic lunch—a chance to pause, reflect, and recharge within another busy day spent caring for others across our 2,000+ square mile service area 🌭🥤🚗🛣️

To our incredible team (especially the camera shy ones): thank you for all you do!! You deserve all the treats and every moment of care, too 💙💛🧡

07/17/2025

Time is fluttering away… don’t miss a beautiful night of remembrance at Butterfly Blessings: A Community Celebration of Life - Schuyler this Tuesday, July 22 at Lakewood Vineyards 🦋

Register now: https://carefirstny-bloom.kindful.com/e/2025cbr-schuy

07/16/2025

Caring for a loved one in their final days can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to go through it alone.

Our latest blog gently explains:
- Signs that the end of life may be near
- How you can offer comfort and presence
- What to do when your loved one passes at home on hospice
- How aftercare rituals can bring peace and healing
- The support CareFirstNY offers—day and night

Read the full post: https://carefirstny.org/the-care-collective-blog/f/when-the-time-comes-supporting-you-through-the-final-journey

Whether you're walking this path now or preparing for what’s ahead, we’re here with guidance, care, and compassion 💙💛🧡