“Sometimes in your worst moments, you have the greatest memories” shared Fannie, Peter’s daughter, reflecting on their time spent at Chatham-Kent Hospice. It was a late November evening when Peter and his family moved into Hospice. Peter had been fighting cancer for several years with numerous hospital stays. His wife, Catherine, had been his main caregiver with his daughters, …
Hearts around Chatham–Kent shine for Hospice
Hearts from across Chatham-Kent came together last night in support of families with loved ones facing end of life during a live stream event hosted by the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. The broadcast recognized the contributions of our community from a fundraising campaign that ran throughout the summer with a goal to raise raising $110,000 – one month of Hospice care. …
Put your Hearts Together for CK Hospice
Throughout the summer we asked our community to donate a day (or more) of hospice care for a resident and their family. Chatham-Kent has been generous in their response and to date has helped raise 83% of our $110,000 goal – one month of Hospice care. On Thursday, September 23rd at 7 pm we will host our second Hearts Together …
Hospice recognizes Volunteer with prestigious June Callwood Award
Chatham-Kent Hospice is recognizing our local 2021 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism winner, Louise Stalleart. “Louise’s genuine and warm way of engaging with residents brings joy and healing while helping them contemplate their lives in a meaningful way. She has always been flexible and generous with her time, providing comfort care and companionship to residents when they are …
Understanding the Impact of Supportive Care
Supportive Care services at Chatham-Kent Hospice have changed over the last year to respect the restrictions put in place for the safety of our community. Despite the need to change how services have been offered, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new and complex challenges and the need for grief and bereavement services has been witnessed across the globe. Since March …
The gentlest way for the worst to happen
Pam was an amazing wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. She was a quiet and generous soul who listened with intent and, when she had something to say, you knew it would be worthy of your attention. Pam was an incredible role model and teacher, and she selflessly put others (notably, her family) before all else. She spent many …
Hike for Hospice exceed expectations
Our community has stepped up again to support Chatham-Kent Hospice families and residents through Hike for Hospice held last week. Over $143,000 was raised to ensure these families continue to receive compassionate, end-of-life care at no cost. “The support for this year’s Hike for Hospice is stunning! We were happy to be back out at Mud Creek Trail– even though …
Celebrating 5 Years in the Community!
Today marks 5 years since we opened our doors offering residential hospice care to people at end of life. To date, we have had the honour to care for over 860 residents and their families. The project to build and operate a residential hospice started in 2013 when operating funds were secured for a 10 bed residential hospice. A capital …