The first annual Spring “Handbags for Hospice” event was hosted at the Everest Convention Centre on Thursday, April 24, 2025 by a committee of volunteers. The event sold-out in minutes and raised an incredible $30,000 to support local families receiving care from the Chatham-Kent Hospice. After the success of the annual Handbags for Hospice hosted in October, another group of …
9th Annual Hike for Hospice hits fundraising milestone
On Sunday more than 250 of the over 400 people registered braved the rain and headed out along Mud Creek Trail for the 2025 Hike for Hospice Chatham-Kent. With the completion of this year’s event, over $174,278 was raised- through pledges collected by hikers, including the 2025 winning Corporate Challenge team, Huron Highway Heroes – Huron Construction/ The Miller Group, …
Grant Purchases Specialized Equipment for Hospice
Thanks to a $7,500 grant from the South Kent Wind Community Fund, a Donor Advised fund of the Chatham Kent Community Foundation, the Chatham-Kent Hospice was able to purchase 2 myAirVO 2 machines to provide advanced respiratory support to residents at Chatham-Kent Hospice. The addition of these machines will significantly improve the quality of life for residents with respiratory distress …
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 …
Hospice is where the heart is
Honouring a mother’s life; ensuring a final chapter filled with warmth and love Often one of people’s final wishes is to die at home. And although that was her wish, Molly and her family came to find out that home truly is where the heart is. Last year when Molly moved to Hospice, it quickly became her home, filled with …
Now accepting applications to join our volunteer Board of Directors and Committees
Both Chatham-Kent Hospice and Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation are recruiting new directors and committee members. As a volunteer board or committee member, you play a key role in building and sustaining Hospice care in our community. Click here to learn more or to apply.
Hike For Hospice
Lace up your shoes and Hike for Hospice to raise essential funds in support of Chatham-Kent Hospice! Presented by Title Sponsor Battery Boy, registration is now open for the ninth annual event that takes place Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Mud Creek Trail in Chatham. Registration is free with the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt, or personalized memorial sign …
Jodi Maroney – Hospice Foundation Executive Director – Retires
On behalf of the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation Board of Directors, we would like to announce the upcoming retirement of our Executive Director, Jodi Maroney, on June 27, 2025. During her 9 years as Executive Director, and almost three years as Director of Development prior to the Hospice opening, Jodi and her team have developed the organization’s strong governance framework, built …
Embracing Tomorrow Together
‘Embracing Tomorrow Together’ is dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or partner. Please join us in a safe space where members can share their experiences, find solace, and navigate the journey of grief together. Through mutual support, understanding, and encouragement, we aim to foster healing, resilience, and hope …
Cornhole for Hospice scores big for Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation hosted the second Cornhole for Hospice fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, and raised $51,500 for hospice care in Chatham-Kent. The event, presented by title sponsor Glenn Seeds Ltd., welcomed players of all abilities to the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for a day of friendly competition and fundraising. After round-robin play, 37 teams of two were split …