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September 21, 2010

Fun and Fundraising: Bayshore Raises over $4000 for Palliative Care

On August 26th, the hard-working ladies at Bayshore Home Health hosted a much-deserved “Girls Night Out” fundraiser for Brockville General Hospital Hospice Palliative Care Services. Over 130 “girls” enjoyed pampering, mini manicures and massages, a purse sale and silent auction while helping to raise over $4000 to support the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Services (B&DHPCS).

“Bayshore’s Home Health ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ Fundraiser was a wonderful event,” says Joan Schwarze, B&DHPCS Coordinator. “Our staff who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We work very closely with the Bayshore staff to support our community.  As health care professionals, our partnership improves comfort and quality of life for palliative clients living at home. We greatly appreciate the financial support as our program doesn’t receive government funding.”

According to Statistics Canada, more than 259,000 Canadians die each year, and that number is projected to increase to 330,000 by 2026. Currently, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association estimates that only 16% of Canadians who die have access to quality end-of-life care services. 

Raising funds to support the B&DHPCS makes good sense to Bayshore staff.

“Bayshore Home Health’s nurses and caregivers provide palliative care every day so it’s a cause we are very passionate about,” explains Anita Fitches, Area Director for Bayshore’s Brockville and Belleville branches. “Many of our staff have witnessed the benefits of hospice care at either a professional or personal level. They were incredibly committed to this fundraising event and many brought their family and friends along to help.

“The event allowed us to give back to the community we serve and raise much-needed dollars for our local hospice,” she adds. “We all appreciate that the funds raised stay in the local area.”

 

All smiles for palliative care services are (back row, l – r) Virginia Steele and Kim Martin, Bayshore staff; Sherry Anderson, Patti Howlett, Lesley Leeder, and Deb Bennett, BGH staff; (front row, l – r) Janis Easton, Cheryl Rennick and Joan Schwarze, BGH staff; with Anita Fitches, Leslie Marvell and Candi Wingeat of Bayshore.
 
 

For more information, please contact:

Joan McLaughlin Executive Director Brockville and District Hospital Foundation 613-345-4478 mcljo@bgh-on.ca

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