Fargo, N.D. (November 4, 2025) – Members of the local chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation joined together on Thursday, October 23rd to honour the Veteran Volunteers of HIA Hospice for their military service and ongoing volunteer work. This gathering celebrated the men and women who not only served our nation but now serve others through compassionate volunteering.
The ceremony marked a meaningful moment of recognition: Veteran Volunteers at HIA Hospice were presented with handmade Quilts of Valor®, each crafted to convey a deep and sincere “thank you” for service and sacrifice. These quilts are awarded (not gifted), recorded, label-tagged and sized per the organization’s standards.
This event aligns with HIA Hospice’s enduring mission to provide personalized comfort and holistic support to patients and families in life’s most challenging moments. Through meaningful gestures such as this quilt-presentation ceremony, HIA Hospice affirms that every act of service, past and present, is valued and remembered.
About Quilts of Valor Foundation: The Quilts of Valor Foundation is a national nonprofit whose mission is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. Each quilt is handmade, formally awarded and recorded in honour of the recipient’s service and sacrifice.
About HIA Hospice: For more than 40 years, patients and families in our region have turned to HIA Hospice for compassionate, individualized care at life’s end. A proud member of the HIA Health family, HIA Hospice embodies the principle that “Hearts In Action”, a commitment to being present, caring and supportive when every moment matters.
To learn more about HIA Hospice or how you can get involved, visit www.hiahospice.org or contact Brenda Iverson at brenda.iverson@hiahealth.org or (800) 237-4629.