On Sunday, May 7, 2023 members of our community will join thousands of people across Canada, as they come together in order to raise funds for hospice palliative care programs and services. This event will bring many of us together who have shared the journey through end of life with a loved one. It is a chance to remember and celebrate.
Many people have found that walking in memory of those they have lost is a positive and meaningful experience. New traditions created in their honour recognize the impact our loved ones have had on our lives and celebrate their unique contributions to family, friends, their workplace and community.
Hike for Hospice is the largest fundraiser for Hospice Huntsville. The event has a goal of raising $50,000, with 100 per cent of the funds staying in the community.
Funds raised for the Hike come from sponsorship, pledges and hike specified events such as the Purple Boot Campaign and Lake of Bays Garden Centre’s Tulip Fundraiser. “Purple Boot trophies” will be awarded to the top individual and top fundraising teams.
The Hike will have a musical component again this year. Local musicians will be performing at River Mill Park and playing along the 1 km and 3.4 km hike routes. Huntsville High School Robotics Club will demonstrating their award winning robot.
We are tremendously grateful to all of our event sponsors, including our Signature Sponsor Muskoka Medical and Campus Trail Remedy’s Rx Pharmacies. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued commitment to end of life care in our community.
“This year marks the 14th annual Hike for Hospice and volunteers, event sponsors and staff are excited to again host an in– person hike. The Hike for Hospice is a time to remember and celebrate loved ones, share in the community of Hospice and to fundraise for a continued presence in the communities we serve both in community supports and the residential hospice.” Tracy Badger, Hospice Huntsville Signature Events and Residential Volunteer Coordinator
To operate the Algonquin Grace Residential Hospice, Hospice Huntsville needs to raise over $1,800 each and every day.
Each year, Algonquin Grace receives funding that supports 40% of the annual operating budget. The remaining 60% of operating costs must be fundraised each year. These funds support our 5 residential hospice beds as well as visiting hospice services and grief and bereavement services in both one–to–one and group settings. The organization hosts fundraising events throughout the year to help generate these funds along with many other giving initiatives.
Every dollar raised stays in our community to directly offset operational costs of Hospice Huntsville and allow comprehensive end–of–life care to people and their families/caregivers in our community, completely free of charge.
Hiker or team registration and pledge forms can be found at: www.hospicehuntsville.com. Pledge forms are also available
at Hospice Huntsville or can be downloaded on the website. If are unable to join us for the Hike For Hospice event on May 7th, but would still like to support the event by donating to Hospice Huntsville: www.justgiving.com/campaign/hikeforhospice2023
About Hike for Hospice
Where: River Mill Park, Downtown Huntsville
When: Sunday May 7, 2023
Time: 11:45am Hiker/Participant Registration begins,
12:50pm Opening Ceremonies & Life Celebration begins
Hike Duration: Hikers can choose between the 1km route or 3.4km route
Flag Raising
When: Friday May 5
Time: 10:00am
Where: Huntsville Town Hall
In Celebration of National Palliative Care Week
National Palliative Care Week
When: May 7–14, 2023
