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A Song For You – Impact Stories: A First Responder’s Story

This video, A Song For You – Impact Stories: A First Responder’s Story, shares a powerful perspective through the lens of Lisa Maddock, LMSW, APHSW-C, one of our incredible social workers.

Credits

"Impact Stories – A Song For You"

  • Michael Jordan – Interviewer, Videographer & Strategic Communications Advisor

  • Nicky Punales – Editor

  • Lisa Maddock, LMSW, APHSW-C – Social Worker, Hospice of the Valley (AZ)

Music Featured

  • Ren Geisick – "The Place I Plan to Go"

    • Keys: Jeff Goodkind

    • Guitars: Chris Motter

    • Bass: William Bohrer

    • Drums: Jim Kassis

  • Emily Cavanagh, Leo Sidran, Jeremy Zmuda – "Flower & Stone"

A Song For Luke

This song was created for Luke, a hospice patient at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. It was requested by Social Worker, Lisa Maddock, LMSW, APHSW-C, as a way to honor his journey and bring comfort during his final days. His daughter, Kayla, was deeply moved by the tribute, and we are grateful to have permission to share their story.

From Staff & Social Workers

🗣️ “Being a part of this initiative... sharing the songs of ‘A Song For You’ with our patients... this has been one of the highlights of my professional career.”

— Social Worker, Hospice of the Valley, AZ

🗣️ “You had the nurse in tears! Thanks for sharing your HUGE talents with those less fortunate!”

— Lauren, Volunteer Coordinator, Allumine Hospice (College Station, Texas)

🗣️ “Hello, A Song For You! Your project has been a tremendous hit! I know it has certainly been an amazing gift to our patients! I wanted to make sure it was still ongoing… it’s amazing!”

— Cheri, Social Worker, Hospice of the Valley, AZ

  • This song for Melba is so beautiful! I can’t believe you did that in one evening – incredible! I love how you included her name again at the end. To repeat myself – THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

    Gail, Social Worker, VNSNY

  • I really appreciate you & all of you at ‘A Song For You’! And I GIVE THANKS TO YOU AND ALL YOU GIVE! You have been nothing but a blessing to Mission Hospice and our patients.

    Staff Member, Mission Hospice, CA

  • Our patient recently moved, and your framed song was the first thing to be put on the wall, right where he can see it from all angles. Cannot thank you enough.

    Staff Member, NYC

  • Good morning—So beautiful and comforting is this song… I just love it! I will forward this to our patient’s mom, who can play this to him. I think his mother will find peace in it as well. As always, your heart beats around the world and is heard by so many!

    Craig, Mission Hospice, CA

From Families & Loved Ones

❤️ **"Hi to the staff at A Song For You. I’ve been meaning to write to you now for weeks. I wanted to personally reach out and thank you for the beautiful song you wrote for Luke. He was so touched by it that he asked for the lyrics to be hung on his wall in the group home, right in front of his bed, where he could read them daily. You captured his daughter's heart and true devotion to her dad beautifully.

I cannot find words to adequately express my gratitude and how much this priceless gift means to our family. The day he received this precious gift was the last day before he moved into hospice. This is my last memory with him. I hope one day we can meet in person, but until then, please know I’m sending you a big hug and lots of love. Thank you again for everything."**

— Family Member, AZ

A Song For You: The Power of Music & Healing

The testimonials above are just a glimpse into the impact that personalized songs can have on patients, families, and caregivers. Each note, each lyric, and each melody carries with it a story of love, remembrance, and connection.

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