What if the end of life could feel like coming home?
Carlin Lutzer sits down with Robyn Alford from the Foothills Country Hospice to explore how a place devoted to life’s final chapter can be filled with peace, dignity, and even joy.
From the serene rural setting to the compassionate staff and volunteers, Robyn shares the hospice’s grassroots origins, its role in supporting both patients and families, and the vital role community fundraising plays in keeping its doors open.
This conversation offers a touching reminder of how compassion, care, and community spirit can transform a difficult journey into one filled with grace and meaning.
Listen For
2:33 A First Visit: Peace from the Driveway On
4:32 How Volunteers Built Foothills Country Hospice
7:49 Restoring Roles: From Caregiver to Loved One
12:11 The $1.75M Question: Funding Hospice Care
22:11 Doubling Capacity: Expansion to 16 Beds
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