Until Dec. 1, anyone who works or has worked in the nursing field or would like to honour Chatham-Kent nurses, is encouraged to make a donation to the Chatham-Kent Hospice’s capital campaign.
Bonnie Sunnen, a retired nurse, has organized the “Chatham-Kent Nurses in Support of Chatham-Kent Hospice Campaign” to help raise money for the Chatham-Kent Hospice project. The fundraising goal is to raise $50,000 by Dec. 1 in order to name the nurses station in the future hospice in honour of the nurses of Chatham-Kent.
The Chatham-Kent Hospice will be a 10-bed residence that cares for patients, their families and their friends who are dealing with a terminal illness by providing comfort, support and aiding with pain management in a home-like setting.
An open house fundraiser took place recently at Aristo’s Banquet Centre, and to date, almost $25,000 has been raised, including donations from local doctors in honour of the Chatham-Kent Nurses.
Sunnen has also started a Facebook group “Chatham-Kent Nurses in support of Chatham-Kent Hospice” and people are encouraged to join.
The capital campaign goal is $5 million; $3 million to build the residential facility and $2 million for an operational sustainability fund.
To make a donation, call 519-354-3113 or visit www.chathamkenthospice.com.
