Founded in 2018 Talking Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Through fundraising and monetary donations, the organization is able to purchase sherpa throw keepsake blankets which are embroidered with the Talking Angels logo. The keepsake blankets are donated to palliative care, hospice, skilled nursing facilities and other organizations to give to patients and their families. The keepsake blanket donation is intended to be a warm and comforting gesture and a gentle reminder that you are not alone. The mission of Talking Angels is not to take away the emotional pain during the medical treatment or chronic illness of a loved one, but to ease it.

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The idea began in 2011 when Chuck, a Korean War Army Veteran and a loving father and grandfather was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Chuck was given six months to live. During his 5 months of in-home care, the hospice office and nursing staff demonstrated sincere warmth for Chuck. As a caring gesture, the hospice facility shared with his family various hand-made crafts, including a hand-crocheted blanket, which was donated by volunteers. Years later, the beautiful blanket remains a keepsake. It is not only a memory of Chuck, but also a pleasant memory of the kindness received from the hospice facility.

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In early 2018, hospice was experienced a second time. Naomi, a colon-cancer survivor, a mother of three daughters, a grandmother of five, a great grandmother to one and a loving mom to all, battled Parkinson’s disease.  Following two weeks of being declared hospice, Naomi, surrounded by family and friends, peacefully passed away. Nevertheless, the two weeks prior to Naomi’s in-home passing, the care and concern she received as well as comforting conversations and preparations her family also experienced from the hospice staff were beyond heartfelt.

 

Chuck was the stepfather, and Naomi is the mother of founder, Chandra Fisher.