CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Hospice hosted their 14th annual Hike on Sunday, May 6, 2018, to raise funds to continue providing end of life care for residents in Cornwall.
The Hike aimed to gather $40,000 by the end of the day with all proceeds going to their operating costs.
Sandy Collette, the head fundraiser for the hospice worked with volunteers and organizations like the Kinsmen Club of Cornwall and Boom 101.9 to make the event possible.
Over 100 people joined in the Hike that went from the Hospice to Lock 19 and then down the bike path.
“The government funding only pays for the front line staff; so food, laundry, furniture, lights, heat, that all comes out of our operational budget which has to fundraised for,” explained Sandy.
All Hospices around Canada hold a Hike similar to the Cornwall Hospice’s so that they can continually provide excellent care for those who need it.
