Happy Halloween 2012!

Big "not so bad" Wolf really scared patients and staff today at the Hospice Home - NOT!  Magnum and Little Red Riding Hood brought lots of candy for Magnum's (opps - I mean the Wolf's) friends.  

 

Magnum also visited his fellow employees at Hospice of Southern Illinois offices in Belleville.  Here he is with some of his favorite girlfriends.  Big "not so bad" Wolf was surprised they all saw through his costume and knew it was really Magnum! 

 

Hope you all had a treat filled Halloween!

Miss Carol a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood



In Training!

Magnum has been putting in many early
miles getting ready for his race:
November 3, 2012

Magnum is very serious about getting into shape for Hospice of Southern Illinois' upcoming "Dashin' for Compassion" 5K and "Magnum's Mile".  "Magnum's Mile" is a one mile walk for dogs and their human's.   :)

November is National Hospice Month.  We want to bring awareness of Hospice to everyone!  Go to www.hospice.org for a Registration flyer.  We look forward to seeing you at the race on Saturday, November 3rd at Wagner Buick GMC, Belleville, IL.  Check in is 7:30 a.m.  The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and "Magnum's Mile" starts at 8:45 a.m. 

On your mark, Get Ready, Woof!  (Go!)

Concert for the Cause - YOU are invited!

Concert is on the Fairway!
(Bring a blanket or lawn chair)

Saturday night, September 8th is the night of Magnum's favorite concert, SMASH BASH!  This is a FREE "Concert for the Cause" - Hospice of Southern Illinois!  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Edwardsville, IL.  Concert is 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.  This is a family friendly event!  Magnum will be there!  We hope to see YOU!!  Go to www.smashbashforhospice.com for details. 

FUN! Food, Drinks, Silent Auction, Dancing, Contests, FUN!

"Making A Difference"

Award Winner! - MAGNUM

Magnum with Miss Carol and KSDK Reporter John Kelly

Exciting day!  Magnum has won the "Making A Difference" Award from NewsChannel 5 St. Louis.  This award is for "an individual who is under the radar but going above and beyond to make a difference in the community."  Magnum is the first dog to be nominated!  We are so proud.  Today they filmed him at Relais Bonne Eau and presented us with the award.  It was very exciting to talk about the work Magnum, the fabulous staff, and volunteers do at the Hospice Home.  Thank you to everyone at Hospice of Southern Illinois for your support and encouragement of Facility Dog, Magnum.  Watch for news story/video at 11 p.m tonight!  Later the clip can be viewed at www.ksdk.com. 

Happy Birthday to Magnum! (July 16th)

It's a Birthday PAW-ty!  Join Magnum and Friends for a birthday gathering with birthday treats and Relais Bonne Eau tours on July 16th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.  Call Candice 618-659-7900 if you have questions. Gifts (accepted all day) will be donated to friends of Magnum at C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs (MO), Edwardsville Humane Society (Madison County) and Spencer Kennel (St. Clair County).  THANK YOU!  Magnum is really excited and we hope that you can come!

Birthday Kisses from Magnum,
Miss Carol

Happy 4th of July!

Magnum is feeling very patriotic today!  This morning he went to visit Relais Bonne Eau and played with everyone there.  After this photo session, he is now celebrating his FREEDOM with a swim in the pool!  We hope you all have wonderful 4th of July celebrations.   Try to keep cool!

Miss Carol

Eye On Design



Magnum relaxing in his office

Magnum's been watching HGTV, and decided we needed to redesign the office he shares with Mary, Clinical Office Coordinator at Relais Bonne Eau.  We did this yesterday on an evening visit to Relais Bonne Eau - so, SURPRISE Miss Mary!!!  (Hope she likes it!)  It is much more ergonomic now!  Visitors can now look into Magnum and Mary's office and see Magnum on his mat after a long day at the office chatting up the staff at the water cooler and visiting patients and their families!  Thanks Montez for your help in moving everything around (again, and again) until Magnum thought it was just right.  We knew we had it right when he plopped right down on his mat and looked at us as if to say "This is it!"  Add Interior Design to Magnum's resume!  :)