The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation is getting an over $140,000 funding boost after exceeding the expectations of its latest fundraising effort.
The 2021 Hike for Hospice was held from April 26, 2021 to May 2, 2021.
For the second year in a row, it was done virtually due to the pandemic. Participants were encouraged to register online, then head out to Mud Creek Trail to walk the route.
The fundraising goal for this year was $75,000. According to Event Chair Randi Bokor Caron, they raised almost double that, for a grand total of $143,000.
"The support for this year’s Hike for Hospice is stunning. We were happy to be back out at Mud Creek Trail," said Caron. "Even though everyone participated on their own time, it felt much more like our traditional Hike for Hospice. We received so many kind messages about the touching memorial signs along the trail. They certainly served as a reminder of why we host this event and the spirit of Hospice."
Caron said many workplaces from across Chatham-Kent also participated in the Corporate Challenge.
All of the money raised stays local and will go towards helping residents receive compassionate and quality end-of-life care at no cost.
The Chatham-Kent Hospice has served over 860 families since opening in 2016.
The 2020 virtual walk raised over $79,000.