Many residents were frail or unwell, and the environment felt unfamiliar. But what Wayne discovered changed his perspective, and theirs.

Wayne quickly learned that his presence mattered.

“They look forward to my visits, and I look forward to seeing them too,”  he says. “Sometimes it’s a heartfelt conversation, while other times, quiet companionship. Bringing smiles to residents’ faces in unique ways has been so rewarding.”

Thanks to supporters like you, programs such as Compassionate Companions make these moments possible; moments that lift spirits and remind us all of the power of human connection.