Hospice News: March 2025

MARCH 2025

Gentle Compassion & Expert Care

GET READY TO HUSTLE! 9th Annual Hike for Hospice Hustle Returns May 4th

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to lace up your sneakers and join friends, family, and neighbours for a day of fresh air, fun, and community spirit! The 9th Annual Hike for Hospice Hustle returns on Sunday, May 4, 2025, inviting the community to walk, run, and gather in support of Foothills Country Hospice.

This heartwarming, family-friendly event starts and finishes at the Okotoks Arts & Learning Campus, offering both 2k and 5k walk routes along paved pathways—perfect for all ages, strollers, wheelchairs, and even leashed four-legged friends! Following the success of last year’s 5k run, we’re thrilled to introduce a 10k run in partnership with the Sheep River Road Race team, giving seasoned runners a chance to challenge themselves on the picturesque Sheep River pathways.

Participants can register as individuals or form teams with friends, family, or colleagues, making it a great opportunity to come together for a meaningful cause. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps ensure that terminally ill individuals and their families receive compassionate end-of-life care at Foothills Country Hospice. This year’s fundraising goal is $80,000, and every participant plays a role in making that possible.

Registration is open now and closes at midnight on May 1st. Join us for an inspiring day filled with fun, friendship, and support for hospice care!

Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Start Time: 11:00am

Location: Starts & finishes at the Okotoks Arts & Learning Campus

Events: 2k & 5k Walk | 5k & 10k Run

CELEBRATING OUR SUPPORTERS: THANK YOU ROTARY CLUB!

As stewards of positive impact, the Rotary Club seeks to “provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”

Today we’d like to recognize the generosity and ongoing efforts of the following Rotary Clubs and their contributions to our expansion project. The contributions from these clubs will touch countless lives, providing the comforts of home to our future residents and their families through access to new furnishings, fixtures, and equipment in our expanded facility. Your commitment to community is truly inspiring and exemplifies the spirit of Rotary. Thank you for your involvement in this multi-club initiative.

Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park

Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial

Rotary Club of Calgary Sarcee

Rotary Club of Okotoks

Rotary Club of High River

Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park

Rotary Club of Calgary West

Thank you for being champions of goodwill and for your continued partnership, and fundraising efforts that make our communities a better place to live, work, and thrive.

From left to right, FCHS Fund Development Officer, Shanon Maksymich, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park Immediate Past President, Bryan Walton, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park Community Grants Committee Member, Greg Smyth & FCHS Executive Director, Shaun Dyer

From left to right, Rotary Club of High River President, Ron Gorsche, FCHS Fund Development Officer, Shanon Maksymich & FCHS Executive Director, Shaun Dyer

JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Are you community-minded with strong networks in Calgary and surrounding areas? We are currently seeking new Board Members!

Volunteer Board Members will:

- Provide strategic and generative leadership

- Ensure the organization’s financial viability and sustainability

- Develop policy framework and provide governance

- Be an ambassador for the organization in the community

- Attend monthly meetings and join one of four working committees

If you would like to join our amazing team, please submit a Statement of Interest or Resume to Shaun Dyer, Executive Director, at sdyer@countryhospice.org by April 20, 2025.

CLICK HERE to visit our website and learn more about Board Member responsibilities.

WITH HEARTFELT THANKS TO FCSS Okotoks, FCSS Foothills County, FCSS Diamond Valley!

As a follow up to last month's FCSS High River funding announcement, we are excited to share that we have been chosen by FCSS Okotoks, FCSS Foothills County and FCSS Diamond Valley to receive funds as part of the annual Community Grant program.

We are incredibly grateful to all of our local FCSS organizations for continuing to support the Hospice and our Volunteer Services Program. As noted, this is a robust application process including a presentation for stakeholders with many worthy organizations seeking funding.

Our Volunteer Services Program is at the heart of our hospice, playing a vital role in every aspect of compassionate care. From bereavement support and reception to kitchen assistance and beyond, our dedicated volunteers make a meaningful difference each day.

"I never realized how much volunteering at Foothills Country Hospice would contribute to my well being, feeling of connection and appreciation for the people who work, volunteer and visit our Hospice." ~ FCHS Volunteer

Stop by our booth at the Okotoks Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow on April 5 and 6 at the Okotoks Recreation Centre! We'll be there to chat about our upcoming Hike and everything else Hospice related.

Stay In Touch - Follow Us On Social

Foothills Country Hospice Society

Box 274, 322001 32nd St East

Okotoks, T1S 1A5 Canada

(403) 995-4673