Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
1926 - 2004
The Jason Program was inspired by the work of Elisabeth
Kubler Ross. One of our co-founders read her book "On Death and Dying" and
was led to become part of the pediatric hospice care movement. We were
fortunate to have honored Elisabeth here in Maine and her words will
remain with all of us who were present. She stated very emphatically that
"hope does not mean cure" and admonished everyone present to not forget
that. The Jason Program will always be grateful for the wisdom imparted by
our greatest teacher and will dedicate our work to promoting her special
view of hope. She told us in Maine that when she died she would become a
butterfly that would at times come and land on our shoulders and pinch us
when we needed to be reminded of what is most important in caring for
dying children. Thank you Elisabeth, for teaching us and keeping us
focused on what is most important in life, hope and unconditional love. --
The Jason Program Staff
