Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice event held on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, raised an incredible $77,390 to support essential hospice services in our community.
The event attracted over 220 participants and just under 50 dogs to Victoria Park in Cobourg, uniting individuals to celebrate, remember, and raise funds for the Foundation. Attendees enjoyed a choice of 2K, 5K, or 10K walks and bike rides around the town, along with music from DJ George Martin, a fun kids’ area filled with activities, and delicious hot dogs grilled by the Lions Club of Cobourg.
“The success of the Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice event reflects the incredible support we have from our community,” said Trish Baird, CEO, Community Care Northumberland. “We are deeply thankful for everyone who participated, volunteered, and donated. Your contributions help us provide essential services to those in need during some of life’s most difficult moments.”
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support the operation of Community Care Northumberland’s hospice service programs, including the Palliative Care Community Team and the Volunteer Hospice Visiting program. These services work alongside the 24/7 end-of-life care provided at Ed’s House. Recently, Ed’s House underwent a significant expansion, increasing its capacity from 6 beds to 10 beds, allowing for compassionate care to more individuals and families during challenging times. Thanks to the generosity of the community, all services are offered at no charge to clients and their families.
“The community support for Ed’s House and Hospice Services has been overwhelming,” said Joel Scott, Director of Donor Relations and Communications, Community Care Northumberland. “To see the number of people that came together the way they did is heartwarming and reassuring of the belief Northumberland has in our care teams at Hospice Services.”
The momentum leading up to the event was significant, as participants created fundraising profiles on the new official event page, www.hikebikebarkforhospice.ca. This platform allowed teams to track donations, monitor their progress, and download social media graphics to promote the event.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Matthew Elder as the Top Individual Fundraiser, having raised a total of $6,185. We would also like to thank the Elder Family team, the “Elder Avengers,” for raising $9,060 and earning the title of Top Team Fundraiser. During the event, Matthew’s mother, Tammy Elder, delivered a heartfelt speech about the exceptional care her son, Travis, received at Ed’s House this year, emphasizing the profound impact hospice services have had on their family.
A sincere thank you goes out to our generous sponsors, including our lead sponsors Cameco, Lynn Hardy, and Atelier on John, as well as our dedicated volunteers, committee members, and everyone who contributed to making Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice a success.
For more information about Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, please visit https://edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca/.
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