Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, FL
"How can we begin to thank you for your generosity and committment...for sharing with so many your talent and the warmth of your spirit? Thank you for taking time away from family to make our evening so memorable. Those who attended are still talking about what a beautiful evening it was. Listening to your music on CD is as soothing and invigorating as it was that evening. We’ve all become groupies!"
– Diane Tomasi, Coordinator of Music Therapy
Hospice by the Sea
Boca Raton, FL
"Thank you for considering Hospice By the Sea with your beautiful music! We would like to have your music in all the patient rooms in our three care centers (Boca, West Palm and Hollywood). We would also like to use your music at our Thanksgiving luncheon for recently bereaved patients."
– Denise DePra
Northeast Florida Community Hospice
Jacksonville, FL
"Thank you very much for your generous gift (60 CDs) to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. We depend on gifts such as yours to provide comprehensive hospice services in the most effective way possible. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of those we serve."
"Your gift of generosity, of sharing your exceptional talent, of sharing the peacefulness and tranquility that emanates from your music will in turn be a lasting gift to our patients and their families. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness in sharing your awesome gift."
– Terry Eason, Inpatient Manager
Hospice of Naples
Naples, FL
"Thank you so much for your incredible CD. It is so moving. Touched my heart. Thank you for having the courage to share your talent."
– Marliese Vogel
"Thank you so much for being part of our Remembering Service and for making your CDs available to the families of our patients. Your music is a true gift– thank you for sharing it with us. You are a special lady and I consider it a privilege to have met you."
– Kit Carlson
Hospice of North Central Florida
Gainesville, FL
"On behalf of Hospice of North Central Florida, our patients and their families, I want to thank you for your generous in-kind donation. I am certain that the music on these CDs will bring comfort and inspiration to all who hear it. We all know how soothing some music can be. I have always loved beautiful music performed on the piano. Thanks again for this very special gift."
– Troy Holloway, Executive Director of Development
Hospice Support Care of Williamsburg, VA
Hospice House, Williamsburg, VA
"Thank you for the donation of your CD. We very much appreciate your support."
– Christine Faia
Hospice/VNA of the Florida Keys
Key West, FL
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and those we serve, please accept our thanks for your support of Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association of the Florida Keys. Your very generous donation of 30 CDs of your Wings to Fly album is greatly appreciated."
– Liz Kern, MS, RN, President and CEO
Lifepath Hospice and Palliative Care
Tampa, FL Douglas Gardens Hospice
Miami, FL Hope Hospice and Palliative Care
Lehigh Acres (Ft. Myers), FLCANCER TREATMENT CENTERS
using Jill’s music Soundtrack for Patient Information DVD, Vantage Oncology
Torrance, CA
"Thanks again for the use of one of your beloved instrumentals for our video. We have received lots of great feedback and hope to reach many more people affected by cancer."– David Austin
Soundtrack for Patient Treatment DVD
Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Lewinsky, M.D.
In addition to having her music in hospices and cancer treatment centers nationally, Jill plays concerts for many charitable causes, organizations and events. Following is a list of comments from listeners and organizers
Jill’s original piano music is featured in the "Healing Art Gallery" at the brand new West Hills Radiation Therapy Center in Los Angeles, California. In an original DVD production, Jill’s compositions are being combined with the gorgeous nature photography of Dr. Bernard Lewinsky in an original movie/mixed media presentation, and the two art forms are currently being used to soothe patients receiving radiation for the treatment of cancer.
Jill played piano at the Center's Open House May 2,2007.
Locks of Love
Executive Director, Jennifer Cox ( Regarding Jill's fund raising concert at the Florida Stage for the charity in 2000 )
"We cannot begin to thank you for all of your infectious enthusiasm and for your generosity! Thank you so much for everything– for playing so beautifully, for donating the proceeds from your CD sales, raising thousands in one night from ticket sales, and for the gift of your time."
Rebecca Leah Berger Tuberous Sclerosis Foundation
Debra Becker-Berger, M.D. ( After Jill's 2006 live performance at Inaugural Fundraiser, Oaks Country Club, Boca Raton, FL )
"With your support, we hope to be able to help children afflicted with Tuberous Sclerosis get the special help they need to live normal, productive and happy lives. Thank you for the generous contribution of your time, music and artistry as well as your unwavering support of our goals. We couldn’t have done it without you."
Concert for St. Veronica’s Church
Lillian Arana, organizer for concert Greenwich Village, NYC
"Words fail me when I think of how you traveled to be a part of the concert at St. Veronica’s. Because of you it became so special. You were terrific to play in the church so we could raise money to continue with the needed restorations. The Church serves a special place in the community, a place to find some peace in the midst of the very busy City. Your music is truly transformational."
Ft. Lauderdale Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners
Madelyn Weil, President
"We wanted something elegant to set the tone for the evening...and your music created the perfect ambiance. In fact, you helped make a very special event even more special!"
W Hotel, NYC
Cheryl Jabos, LMT (licensed massage therapist)"I love your CD and so do my clients. What a gift you have! Thanks for sharing it with the world."