Our 5th Annual Hospice Benefit Gala was a Success!
CHATHAM, ON – After a two year hiatus, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation welcomed back guests to its annual in-person Hospice Benefit Gala. Being its 5th year, the event was bigger than ever, taking place at The Chatham Armoury on Friday, October 21st, 2022. Guests attending the gala were treated to a gourmet meal prepared by The Chilled Cork, had the …
Announcing the Hospice Benefit Gala 2022!
CHATHAM, ON – After a two year hiatus, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation is excited and ready to welcome guests back to its annual in-person Hospice Benefit Gala. Being its 5th year, the event looks to grow bigger than ever and will take place at The Chatham Armoury on Friday, October 21st, 2022. Guests attending the gala will be treated to …
Thank you Ontario Trillium Foundation!
In 2021, Chatham-Kent Hospice received a one year $135,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for use in understanding the impact of COVID-19 on Hospice staff and volunteers, and to provide resources to support resiliency as they continue to provide quality end-of-life care through a global pandemic. Thanks to the Ontario Trillium “Resilient Communities grant”, it has allowed the Chatham-Kent …
Family Time in the Hospice Courtyard Filled with Sun and Peace
N. Jane Rivers grew up in a family of six children – five girls and one boy. The ‘Booth Kids’, as we were often called, were no strangers to loss, losing both parents at a young age and then two siblings, David and Dianne. Despite these losses, or perhaps because of them, we had a closeness as siblings that was …
Hike for Hospice results are in!
Our community has stepped up once again to support Chatham-Kent Hospice families and residents through Hike for Hospice held last week. Throughout the spring hikers collected pledges and raised over $128,700 to ensure these families continue to receive compassionate, end-of-life care at no cost. “We are always impressed with the dedication of our hikers to supporting Hospice residents and their …
