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Sep 15, 20 •
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Tune in to the Hearts Together for CK Hospice benefit broadcast Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. to see performances by local artists and learn more about hospice care in our community. Hospice officials say local residents have proven how much they care about local...
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Aug 7, 20 •
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NewLIFE Thrift Store recently supported the Chatham-Kent Hospice to the tune of more than $2,700. The money represented a portion of the store’s July earnings. From left, Joanne VanKesteren, Aileen Murray, Mark DeKoter, Jennifer Wilson and Carol Dielemen...
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Jul 22, 20 •
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The Chatham-Kent Hospice is recognizing its local 2020 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism winner, John Lawrence. Lawrence was committed to bringing a hospice to the Chatham-Kent community and worked tirelessly, along with other...
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Jun 30, 20 •
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As was the case with so many other charity events, COVID-19 threw this year’s Hike for Hospice a curveball. Organizers may not have hit a grand slam, but it’s pretty clear they homered, raising more than $79,000. The annual fundraiser for the Chatham-Kent...
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Mar 25, 20 •
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By Mary Beth Corcoran Editor’s note: This event took place prior to all COVID-19 warnings against large gatherings. Three friends had an idea to get people together while they were still able because they were tired of only seeing people at funerals....
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Feb 26, 20 •
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Chatham-Kent is a community that rallies behind good causes, but there has been no project that has garnered more local support than the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Since its inception, the concept of the hospice experience that allows people to die with dignity...
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Feb 26, 20 •
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A sign that spring is just around the corner, the Chatham-Kent Hospice has announced the date for this year’s Hike for Hospice, May 3. The event returns to Mud Creek Trail near John McGregor School. This is the event’s fourth year. The hike is a...
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Feb 26, 20 •
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The idea of enjoying time with your friends instead of meeting at funerals is one that resonates with a lot of people. The trio behind the Gathering of Friends Chatham-Kent – Ray O’Phee, Howard Morton and Mike Dorner – is hosting the third annual event...
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Nov 5, 19 •
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Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation officials are calling the fourth annual Benefit Gala a huge success, as it raised more than $81,000 to support end-of-life hospice care here. The sold out event focused on the theme “Changing Moments, Changing Lives.” This...
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Oct 1, 19 •
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Limited tickets are still available for the fourth annual Changing Moments, Changing Lives Hospice Foundation Gala happening Oct. 25 at the John. D. Bradley Convention Centre in Chatham. Guests attending the gala will enjoy a multi-course gourmet meal and a...
