The McLeod Hospice Sensory Garden is a dream that began when Eleanor Becker, the mother of Dr. Carolyn Reynolds, was a patient at the McLeod Hospice House. The care given lovingly by a professional staff and the comfortable surroundings of this wonderful haven were greatly appreciated yet Mrs. Becker longed to spend time during her final days enjoying the world of nature that had meant so much to her. After her mother’s passing, Dr. Reynolds and her family decided to spearhead an effort to create a sensory garden for the Hospice House so that patients, their families, and friends could fully savor the many aspects of our miraculous world.
A generous gift from Dr. Reynolds’s family allowed the project to begin and our community of McLeod Hospice supporters rallied with their gifts of over $150,000 to help make this very special garden experience a reality.
Dale Locklair, a Clemson trained horticulturist, and Associate Vice President for Real Estate and Procurement Services at McLeod, has designed a unique garden experience especially for Hospice patients and their families that will permeate the senses, stimulating savored memories. As a focal point, the garden walk is shaped in the infinity symbol, reminding us that life is eternal.
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In 2003, the Board of Trustees of the McLeod Foundation agreed to undertake the largest campaign in the history of the Foundation.  With a goal of $2.4 million, a campaign began and the dream became a reality in 2005.  Over 1100 generous donors helped build this haven for McLeod Hospice patients and their families. 
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