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 The easiest decision during a difficult time…

How the promise of a bubble bath changed a family’s end-of-life experience My mom, Kerry, was the definition of a ‘social butterfly’ in the best way possible. She had a genuine interest in everyone she met and a contagious laugh that could fill a room. She made people feel important and taken care of, which also made her a great …

CK Hospice Foundation receives Imagine Canada accreditation

On the heels of Hospice’s accreditation announcement in December, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation has now received their own accreditation through Imagine Canada. The Imagine Canada Standards Program is designed to strengthen the practices of Canadian charities and nonprofits and increase public confidence in the sector’s work through demonstrated transparency and accountability. “It is important to us to illustrate our commitment …

CK Charity 50/50 Raffle

CHATHAM, ON – Tickets are now on sale for the CK Charity 50/50 Raffle!  One lucky winner will walk away with 50% of the proceeds with a guaranteed prize of at least $5,000! Last year the winner took home the grand prize of $52,735! Tickets will be available to purchase online at www.ckcharity5050.com between January 4, 2022 and March 2, …

Chatham-Kent Hospice receives accreditation from provincial organization

Chatham-Kent Hospice is proud to announce we have received accreditation through Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) for a Hospice Residence 2021-2024. HPCO Accreditation signifies to health professionals, the public, and funders that an organization, institution or program complies with industry standards and serves as an indicator of commitment to continuous learning and improvement. – https://www.hpco.ca/accreditation/. “Working through the accreditation process …

Hospice helps a family feel ‘normal’ even at the end

A life defined by strength, determination, resilience, generosity and kindness; that is how Kristen’s family described her. Kristen touched the lives of so many people through the years, including her family members and close friends, people she mentored, worked with, and taught at the pool, and people she met in the community. Kristen was well-known for being caring and kind, …