Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation proudly hosted its third Cornhole for Hospice fundraiser on Saturday, February 21, raising an impressive $76,574 to support residential hospice care, care co-ordination as well as grief and bereavement support to people across Chatham-Kent. Presented by Title Sponsor Glenn Seeds Ltd., the event brought players of all skill levels together at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre …
Strategic Planning Survey
We need your voice As part of our strategic planning process, we are asking community members to complete a short online survey. It takes less than 5 minutes, and your feedback will directly shape our priorities, care, and future growth. Your input will help us: • Better understand community needs • Improve the care and support we provide • Plan …
Battery Boy powers the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice
Lace up your shoes for a milestone Hike for Hospice! Presented by Title Sponsor Battery Boy, registration is now open for the 10th annual Hike for Hospice, taking place Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Mud Creek Trail in Chatham. This year’s event holds special meaning as Chatham-Kent Hospice celebrates 10 years of providing compassionate residential hospice care at no cost …
Pretty in Pink Makes Annual Donation in Support of Hospice
Pretty in Pink, a women’s group from Dover, recently presented a donation of $25,000 to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. “In the Fall of 2014, we heard about community fundraising initiatives for a Hospice in Chatham-Kent. We knew right away that this was something we wanted to be a part of as a group. It’s a peaceful place for families to …
Chatham-Kent Hospice Receives Re-Accreditation from Provincial Organization
Chatham-Kent Hospice is pleased to announce it has achieved Hospice Residence Accreditation from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) for the 2025–2028 term. HPCO Accreditation demonstrates that an organization meets established industry standards and is committed to ongoing learning, quality improvement, and excellence in hospice palliative care. “Going through the accreditation process gave us the opportunity to evaluate our practices, strengthen …
James A. Beattie Foundation makes a $110,000 donation in support of hospice care
The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation was recently the recipient of a very generous $110,000 donation from the James A. Beattie Foundation. The remarkable contribution was made in memory of long-time Beattie Foundation President Jack Morrison, who passed away on October 26, 2025. Following the loss of Jack “The Barber,” the Beattie Foundation and remaining family has opted to donate the remainder …
Sold-Out Gala Raises Over $182K to Support Hospice Care for Local Families
On Friday, October 24th, the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation celebrated its 8th Annual Benefit Gala, raising an impressive $182,171 , including a $30,000 night-of donation, to fund vital end-of-life care services in Chatham-Kent. This sold-out event provided attendees with an unforgettable evening of gourmet dining, exciting auction experiences, and an emotional account from a local family sharing their journey with Chatham-Kent …
Heavy traffic drives ‘East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice’ to event fundraising record
The third annual East Kent Hot Rods for Hospice took place Saturday, September 20, and achieved its best result yet raising an incredible $34,744.59 for Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation! Organized by volunteers of the Ridge Runners East Kent, the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus welcomed hundreds of cars and thousands of people from across Chatham-Kent and beyond. Throughout the day, attendees …
Brock McGregor Named Executive Director for Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Brock McGregor as its new Executive Director, commencing June 9th, 2025. This appointment follows an extensive selection process led by a local executive recruitment firm, Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions. Brock will be taking over from Jodi Maroney who is set to retire on June …
“Handbags for Hospice” continues its support
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 …