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Grief Cafe
Are you navigating the difficult journey of anticipatory grief as a Care Partner of a loved one with a life limiting illness or experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one? Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a treat where you can share your feelings, find comfort, and connect with others who understand. Click here for …
Truly understanding hospice care after having a loved one there
As the Executive Director of the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, I was very familiar with the care offered at Chatham-Kent Hospice, but I never imagined my family would be one of the families cared for at Hospice – until my dad became a resident last year. My dad was very family-oriented and community minded. I was the firstborn, and I have …
“Handbags for Hospice” continues its support
This year’s annual “Handbags for Hospice” event was hosted at the Everest Convention Centre on Thursday, October 17, 2024 by a group of committed volunteers. The sold-out event raised a record $34,000 to support local families receiving care from the Chatham-Kent Hospice. The event included twelve games of Bingo where the prize for each round is a designer handbag, a …
Sold Out Benefit Gala Supports Local Families
On Friday, October 25th, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation hosted its 7th Annual Benefit Gala raising $133,068 to support end-of-life hospice care in Chatham-Kent. The sold-out event provided guests with an elegant evening of fine dining, the opportunity to bid on auction experiences and hear from a local family about their experience at Chatham-Kent Hospice. “Our sincere thanks to all guests …
Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour Ticket Auction
Starting on October 22, 2024, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation will be hosting a 3-day online auction for 2 tickets to Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour Concert. The concert is on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Toronto. The tickets, valued at $2,000, are in the TD Summit Suite with access to exclusive in-suite bathroom and bar. “We are so excited to get …
Beattie Foundation Supports Hospice Families
The James A. Beattie Foundation of Wardsville recently made a generous donation of $50,000 to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. To date, the Beattie Foundation has donated over $130,000 to support local families who access care at Chatham-Kent Hospice. The Foundation, created in 1958 in memory of James A. Beattie, has a long history of community giving to childrens’ and seniors’ …