My Hospice Experience – A Look Back
Before my husband was admitted, I knew where Hospice was located and that it was a place where people went to die. I soon became aware of just how vital this service is to our community. I no longer look at it as a place to die but as a place where the gentle transition from this life is made …
Vintage Tractor Raffle to Benefit the Community of Chatham-Kent
CHATHAM, ON (June 28, 2018) – Because of the thoughtfulness of a local farmer, two local charities in Chatham-Kent will receive the proceeds of a vintage tractor raffle. Tom Robert of Pain Court has refurbished two antique tractors – a 1939 John Deere Model B, valued at $7,500 and a 1954 Massey Ferguson 50, valued at $6,500 – and generously …
CUPE Local 12 Continues their Support for Local Hospice Families
Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 12 recently made a generous donation of $10,000 to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation to support the end-of-life services offered by Chatham-Kent Hospice to local families when they need it the most. Jodi Maroney, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation Executive Director – “We are so thankful to the members of CUPE Local 12 for their …
CK Pickleball Club Supports Hospice
Over 70 pickleball players came together recently for the 2018 Pickleball for Hospice tournament and raised over $10,000 to support the ongoing operational needs of the Chatham-Kent Hospice. The event, held at the St. Clair College HealthPlex, included clinics for players, a skills tournament and a Play a Pro event. The funds were raised from generous sponors, entry fees and …
Sunny Skies for the 2nd Annual Hike for Hospice
Over 400 people came out to walk the Mud Creek Trail for the 2nd Annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday, April 29th raising over $60,000 to support the ongoing operational needs of Chatham-Kent Hospice. The hike kicked off with opening remarks from our Co-Chairs Helen Robertson and Josette de Brouwer, Rachel Schwarz singing “O Canada” and the Royal Canadian Legion …
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Local Shoppers Drug Marts Support Chatham-Kent Hospice
Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Chatham-Kent once again held their ‘Tree of Life – Growing Women’s Health Campaign’ in support of Chatham-Kent Hospice. Through generous donations made by customers and staff, the campaign raised over $24,000 which will be used to support ongoing operational needs. “We are so thankful to Shoppers Drug Mart employees and their customers for their generosity. …
New location for VON Bereavement Services
VON Chatham-Kent and Chatham-Kent Hospice would like to announce that effective April 16, 2018, the VON Kids’ Circle and Supportive Care Volunteer Visiting programs will relocate back to the VON office at 190 Stanley Avenue. “We value our longstanding and ongoing partnership and are very pleased that both organizations have grown to require additional resources. Alongside Chatham-Kent Hospice, we look …
Howard Mutual Foundation supports Hospice Kitchen Program
The Howard Mutual Foundation recently awarded Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation with a grant in the amount of $7,500 to support the Chatham-Kent Hospice Kitchen Program. The Hospice Kitchen Program, run mainly by volunteers, provides homemade meals for the residents and soups, baked goods and snacks for Hospice family members and guests. Chatham-Kent Hospice offers this service at no cost to residents …
