Staff
On Sunday, May 3, the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce will be hosting hikes in seven communities across Grey and Bruce as a part of a national day of action to raise funds and awareness for palliative care initiatives.
This is the third year that local funds raised through the Hike for Hospice will support the operation of the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce.
“We are proud of our connection to communities across our region and their support for our service,” said Executive Director Scott Lovell. “And that connection is in part inspired by the fact that half of the patients and families who access our care have come from outside the city of Owen Sound. We truly are a regional hospice.”
Hikes are being hosted in Formosa, Hanover, Markdale, Meaford, Kincardine, Port Elgin and Owen Sound. Registration at all sites begins at 1pm and coordinators in each community encouraging companies, teams and individual hikers to get involved.
“This is a great opportunity to celebrate our role in the community and for families, friends and co-workers to come together in support of a very special type of care that is now available to our loved ones,” said Scott. “A few short years ago residential hospice care was not an option and this Hike sends a powerful message about how important this service is to our region.”
In Ontario, residential hospices are funded by the provincial government for only a portion of their operation – making their contribution specific to the costs associated with the salaries for nursing and personal support work at the bedside. This means all other aspects of the hospice’s operation, such as medical equipment, patient meals and other comforts, are supported by the community.
Events like the Hike are important to the Residential Hospice because the funds raised allows the hospice to continue to offer, at no cost to the patient or their family, exceptional care to loved ones who are in their final stages of life. All money raised locally stays in the community in which it is raised.
“This is going to be an exciting year for our Hospice and we hope to see a great turnout on May 3rd,” said Scott.
Pledge forms and links to Hike information are available online at www.greybrucehospice.com.
Hike Details
Markdale: Grey Gables (206 Toronto Street South – back entrance)
Kincardine: Davidson Centre (601 Durham Street)
Port Elgin: Port Elgin Beach at Green Street
Owen Sound: Harrison Park Community Hall Hike Coordinator:
Formosa Lions: Recreation Centre (17 Community Drive)
Hanover: Hanover Park Pavilion (742 7th Ave – down by river)
Meaford: St. Vincent Roman Catholic Church (corner of Cook & Collingwood)
