Hospice hikes through Stouffville Reservoir

Hospice hikes through Stouffville Reservoir

Whitchurch-Stouffville

Nalisha Sankreacha

Volunteers from Markham and Stouffville will take part in the annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care Oct. 19.

The event is hosted by Evergreen Hospice at the Stouffville Reservoir Conservation Area.

The walk starts at noon from St. Brigid Catholic Elementary School, 223 Millard St.

Registrants can choose to walk or run either 205 or 5-km in the event.

You can participate in memory of someone, with a team or on your own.

The main goals of Hike for Hospice Palliative Care are to fundraise, raise awareness about the issues related to hospice work and recognize the valuable contributions of the hospice volunteers and professionals.

The hospice serves residents of all ages in Whitchurch-Stouffville and Markham  who are dealing with a life-threatening illness or death and with bereavement care.

This hike is financially supported by Bayshore Home Health, the GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.

For more information or to participate in the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, call Evergreen at 905-472- 5014, or visit www.evergreenhospice.org

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