Kate Howey was recently recognized for her volunteer involvement with Chatham-Kent Hospice by being awarded the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism at the 2019 Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Annual Conference. A gentle spirit coupled with a willingness to lend a hand makes Kate a very important member of our team! As a Direct Support Volunteer she supports our …
Lots of Sunshine and Support for Hike for Hospice
Under sunny skies, over 900 people came out to walk or run the Mud Creek Trail for the 3rd Annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The total raised after expenses was $145,000.00 to support the ongoing operational needs of Chatham-Kent Hospice. The hike kicked off with the 5 km Fun Run at 1 pm with the hike …
BIG SUGAR ADDED TO THE BILL FOR RM’S 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
ROCK BAND SET TO PERFORM ON 22 JUNE AT CHATHAM CAPITOL THEATRE Adding to the excitement of RM Sotheby’s 40th Anniversary celebration (21-22 June) is a performance by rock band Big Sugar on Saturday, 22 June at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Led by vocalist Gordie Johnson and his signature double neck Gibson guitar, the leaner, cleaner, present day Big Sugar …
Remembering our mom through Hike for Hospice
It is said that when you see a butterfly it is someone you love in heaven reminding you of them and all the beautiful memories you shared. This is never truer than when our family is visited by our monarch, my mom, Mary. Mary, a homemaker in every sense of the word, was very proud of the house she kept …
Hike for Hospice Chatham-Kent is Growing
Once again, we are inviting all our Hospice supporters, friends and neighbours to join us at the 3rd Annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 5th at Mud Creek Trail beside John McGregor Secondary School in Chatham. “This event offers an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of fun while raising funds to support the ongoing operational needs of our local …
Grant helps keep Hospice Residents Comfortable
The cost of linen services are not covered by government funding and therefore must be covered through donations. The South Kent Wind Community Fund, a donor advised fund of the Chatham Kent Community Foundation recently approved a grant of $8,400 to support the cost of linen service for residents of Chatham-Kent Hospice. “The comfort of our residents is our top …
Legion presents Chatham-Kent Hospice with Donation
Representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Br 642 in Chatham recently made a $5,000 donation to the Chatham-Kent Hospice to be used for ongoing operating expenses. “It’s because of generous donations like this one from the Legion that we are able to offer end-of-life care at no cost to families in our community” shared Jodi Maroney – Executive Director, Chatham-Kent …
Finding Peace within the walls of Hospice
Our family’s story is really not so different from all the other stories of families faced with losing a loved one, but this was our love. A beautiful Mom, Mother-in-law, Wife, Grandma and Sister. She grew up on a farm near Merlin and at the age of 10, lost her own Mom. As the eldest child, she stepped into a …
My Gift is my Presence
I love volunteering at Hospice. I am a reception volunteer and each time I finish a shift I think “I am so glad I volunteered today”. It never feels like a burden; it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. My only complaint is having to smell freshly baked cookies for 4 hours! Recently I started bringing my dog …
Pretty in Pink Continues to Support Hospice Families
Pretty in Pink, a women’s group from Dover, recently presented a donation of $17,000 to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. The group raised the funds through their golf tournament in June and their Hospice Hoedown dinner and dance in October. “I can’t thank all the members of Pretty in Pink enough for their generosity, dedication and energy to raising funds to …