Since her book, Bridging the Gap, was published on April 13th, 2018, Kimberly is on to her next adventure of speaking throughout the United States. But she is doing it a little differently than anyone expected. In June 2018, she bought an RV, downsized her belongings and hit the road with her German Shepherd, Haven. Kimberly has named her adventure the “Live Well Die Well Tour” because she states, “The more I talk about death, the more boldly I feel I’m living life to the fullest.”
The tour jump started in Ohio alongside her ex-boyfriend’s parents (the boy who lost his life to cancer over 18 years ago). Kimberly states, “It was a way to put meaning into the beginning of the tour – to make sure it is always personal.” Now she is making her way through every state, with exception of Hawaii, to connect with people and communities, sign books and share how she learned to live life boldly at the bedside of hospice patients.
The Live Well Die Well tour is supported by over 20 sponsors including Cabot Cheese, My Last Soundtrack, Amedisys Hospice, INEDLA, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, POLST Paradigm and many more who support community education in an effort to empower individuals to reclaim death as a human experience and not a medical event.
BRING THE TOUR TO YOUR CITY
January 2020
San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care
The San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care originated as the San Diego POLST Coalition in 2009, thanks to support from the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC) and the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF). The organization was created with grant funding from CHCF to assist in education and dissemination of the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) after the POLST legislation (AB 3000) was passed in our state. Initially directed primarily at health care providers, our efforts were…
Find out more »February 2020
The Grief Dialogues Presents Live Well Die Well Tour Los Angeles
The Grief Dialogues Presents Live Well Die Well Tour Los Angeles. A Full One Day event that will bring ART, Grief, Death, Life and Laughter together. Limited Seats - Only 100 hundred tickets will be sold. "The Elephant In The Room" Movie The film emphasizes the importance of humor and playfulness as one of our greatest coping mechanisms. These emotions and relationships can provide a means for a patient to retain one's dignity, regain self-control, and feel "normal".... even if…
Find out more »Annual Navigating the End Expo
Free, One-day event with Local Experts in all areas of End-of-Life Issues including, Legal, M edical Financial, Funeral, LGBTQ and more. Speakers! Workshops! Art exhibits! Advanced Healthcare Directives! Get answers to all of your end-of-life questions
Find out more »CSUSM – Shiley Institute for Palliative Care
Kimberly C. Paul wants to radically change the way people face the end of life, and she's using her extensive experiences as a humorist and storyteller to do just that. Kimberly started out on the set of Saturday Night Live, suddenly found a new career in hospice, and is now on a cross-country tour. (with her dog, Haven, in an RV!), promoting better care for the dying, and better life for the living.
Find out more »March 2020
Evening Star Doula Special Event
Kimberly is working with Evening Star Doula to create several events in March 2020. More Details Coming Soon.
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Camp Widow – Tampa, Florida
Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience. This innovative program provides practical tools and research-informed resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner. We offer both weekend long and one day events across the United States and in a variety of International locations. Camp Widow® blends elements of three event styles: a conference format, an inspiring retreat and a reunion with great friends. Campers are encouraged to personalize their…
Find out more »May 2020
2020 New England Home Health & Hospice and Trade Show
Six States. One Conference. Hundreds of Attendees. The New England Home Care & Hospice Conference and Trade Show is the region’s premier event for home care and hospice agencies. It’s hosted by the six New England state home care & hospice associations, which collectively represent nearly 400 organizations. In 2020, the conference will be held on May 13-15, 2020 at the Gurney’s Newport Resort in beautiful Newport, RI!
Find out more »August 2020
Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness
The Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness is dedicated to advancing the understanding of aging and promoting the well being of older adults through interdisciplinary education, research and engaged partnerships.
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