It’s almost gala time for the Chatham-Kent Hospice, and there are still a few tickets left.
The 2026 Hospice Benefit Gala takes place Oct. 23 at The Chatham Armory, with this year’s event marking the 10th anniversary of the hospice providing end-of-life care in Chatham-Kent.
“This year’s gala is particularly special as we celebrate 10 years of Chatham-Kent Hospice,” Ginny Hawken, special event committee chair and foundation board member, said in a media release. “Over the past decade, Hospice has been there for thousands of individuals and families, providing compassionate care and creating space for meaningful moments together. The Gala is an opportunity to celebrate that impact, remember those we have lost, and look ahead to the future of Hospice in our community.”
The formal evening will feature a gourmet meal and an opportunity to bid on a variety of memory-making experiences through the live and silent auctions.
Guests will also learn more about the impact hospice has had in Chatham-Kent over the past decade, with a special hospice family Heart Story.
A special part of this year’s evening will be a 10th Anniversary Memorial Activity, providing guests with an opportunity to pause, reflect and honour loved ones who are no longer with us.
Returning this year is the ever-popular Diamond Draw, compliments of Mittons Jewellers in Ridgetown. The Golden Ticket Draw will also return, giving one lucky winner the opportunity to select a Silent Auction item and instantly make it theirs.
The evening will conclude with an after party and DJ for those who wish to continue celebrating.
Now in its ninth year, the Hospice Benefit Gala has raised more than $750,000 to support care planning, residential hospice care, and grief and bereavement support in Chatham-Kent.
Tickets are $250 per person, including a $100 tax receipt. To purchase tickets, call 519-354-3113 ext. 2300 or visit ckhospicegala.com.
