25th Anniversary Celebration to feature author Mitch Albom

Tyler - In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Hospice of East Texas announces an evening with Mitch Albom on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 pm at Caldwell Auditorium, free to the community. Mitch Albom is the best-selling author of Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and For One More Day. Mr.Albom's presentation will be "For One More Day ... Appreciating the People and the Moments We Have Right Now", and will be followed by a book signing.

"Our non-profit, community based organization has served patients of all ages and their families since we opened in 1982 and is a reflection of the vision and generosity of our community," said Marjorie Ream, President/ CEO of The Hospice of East Texas. "Mr. Albom's message of life and living represents the work of The Hospice of East Texas and his visit is a fitting way to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary.

Special thanks to The Robert M. Rogers Foundation, East Texas Communities Foundation, The Genecov Group and the committee of community volunteers who have given so generously to make this event possible." The presentation is free of charge with open seating. RSVPs are requested by phone at 903-266-3400 or 800-777-9860 or by e-mail at 25anniversary@hospice ofeasttexas.org.

The Hospice of East Texas provides comfort care and symptom management that neither hastens nor postpones death for patients with lifelimiting illnesses. Patients are cared for regardless of their disease, age, sex, race or ability to pay. For more information, please call 903- 266-3400 or visit the website at www.hospiceofeasttex as.org