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In honor of World Hospice Day and to raise awareness of Living Room’s Kimbilio Hospice, on October 4, we will be hosting the 2nd Annual Kimbilio Hospice Run, which will begin and end on the Living Room grounds. The word “Kimbilio” in Kiswahili means “refuge” or more literally, “a place to run to.” With this in mind, the theme of this run is “A Place to Run to… Worth Running for.” The stories presented are of Living Room guests who have helped to shape the hospice, and we believe they are worth running for. We encourage you to read and share these stories.

Kathy Martin had the opportunity to visit the Living Room in June 2012.  She instantly fell in love with the mission of caring for others in their greatest time of need, at their sickest moment….

There is joy. And there is pain. We must find the courage to live in both, because God is in both.

I recently sat with Genevieve, a 17 year old girl living with HIV/AIDS. At first glance, it is difficult to see anything other than disease. Her body has wasted away to little more than a skeletal frame. For as long as she remembers, Genevieve has been sick. Her childhood was … read more

This photograph tells the story of an unlikely but beautiful friendship that has developed between two of Living Room’s guests—Nicholas and Chepchumba. Most days this pair can be found sitting—side-by-side—on the porch.

Today is World Cancer Day, a day set aside for people from all over the world to unite and to say once more: We must fight cancer. The latest statistics, released from the World Health Organization, are, at best, troubling. As a single entity, cancer is the biggest cause of mortality worldwide—there were an estimated 8.2 million deaths from cancer in 2012

Last Friday, our beloved guest Jacob returned to Kimbilio Hospice after spending time at home with his family to celebrate Christmas. It was the same day I had come back to Living Room after a fruitful trip to the States; and what a joy it was to be reunited with this friend. As the ambulance pulled into the driveway, our staff gathered to sing and celebrate the arrival of Jacob. It was an extravagant welcome—a beautiful picture of a community graced with the gift of hospitality.

Year-End video message from Juli in Kipkaren…

We have one day to give thanks, two days to get deals and one day to give back. Check out how you can get involved in Living Room’s #GivingTuesday campaign. www.LivingRoomInternational.org