HIKE FOR HOSPICE VAUGHAN
THANK YOU!

On Sunday, May 26th community members across Vaughan and beyond came out to enjoy a day of food, fun, family and friends all in support of Hospice Vaughan. Over 350 people participated and vital funds were raised for our programs, services and future 10-bed residential facility. Thank you to our community members, volunteers, staff, and donors for your unwavering support. Your commitment to change, spreading awarness and determination to reform Hospice Care in your community is inspirational. The Hike For Hospice Vaughan was an inspiring event, teams and inividuals were able to honour loved ones and support a cause dear to their hearts. The love and passion within the community was evident and fun was had by all! More photos to be posted on our website soon!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
NAMING THE NEW HOSPICE VAUGHAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Hospice Vaughan Celebrates Naming of New Research Institute
The Hospice Vaughan Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers, Community Ambassadors together with Honorary Chair of Hospice Vaughan’s Capital Campaign, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, held a special event on May 22nd to honour the naming donors of the new Hospice Vaughan Institute. As previously announced at the Vaughan Chamber Annual Mayor’s Luncheon on February 13, 2019, we joined in celebrating the generosity of David Braley, Ginesia Cortellucci, Joseph and Anna Cortellucci and Family, and Luciano and Rosa Vigliatore and Family, in extending to Hospice Vaughan a donation of $1.3 million making the new Hospice Vaughan Institute possible.

The new Hospice Vaughan Institute will be named the “Pristine Homes Institute for Hospice Palliative Care.

To read the full press release please click here
More photos to come!
HOSPICE VAUGHAN BUTTERFLY GALA
GALA TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

Friday, October 18, 2019

To get your tickets or complete your sponsorship CLICK HERE

For more information please contact Diane Presta at [email protected]
VOLUNTEER!
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Become a volunteer and make a difference in your community.

We need caring people to help in all areas including In-Home Visiting, Complementary Therapy, Day Program, Grief and Bereavement Support, Administration, Events and Communications.

We need volunteers that speak different languages including Italian, Russian, Polish, Spanish, Urdu, Chinese and more.

For more information Please contact Daniela Sinisi at [email protected] or visit our website at:
HOSPICE VAUGHAN IN THE COMMUNITY
ENGAGE IN CHANGE!

Hospice Vaughan was thrilled to be a part of the Engage in Change event hosted at Tommy Douglas School on May 8th! Our Manager of Volunteer Services, Daniela Sinisi was able to engage with youth who are making an impact in their community and creating initiatives for the greater good, while spreading awareness about Hospice Care and critique week 2019!
HOSPICE VAUGHAN FLAG RAISING

On May 6th, in honour of National Palliative Care Week, Hospice Vaughan held a flag raising ceremony at Vaughan City Hall. Over 60 community members came out to take part in the ceremony! We thank all who attended and we thank all of our volunteers, donors, and supporters who continue to acknowledge the importance of Hospice Care.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
NATURE WALK

On Saturday June 8th Hospice Vaughan will be holding a Spring Nature Walk. The walk will kick off at Hospice Vaughan (31 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan) at 10:00AM. Please RSVP to Daniela Sinisi at [email protected] by June 7th.
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS NETWORK EDUCATION EVENING

Tuesday, June 11th 7PM - 8:30PM

The evening will be presented by Amy Muhr who is the Volunteer Resource and Support Coordinator for PAIL. Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network is a provincial program funded to provide peer-led bereavement support to families in Ontario who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy at any stage, or the death of their baby, up to 12 months of age. We welcome any families who have suffered a pregnancy loss or infant death to join with others who share in their grief.

For more information or to RSVP for this education night please contact Daniela Sinisi at [email protected]
RESOURCES
YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Are you or someone you love facing a life-limiting illness? Our compassionate Hospice Vaughan team is here to help. We offer a full range of customized services to support you as you navigate your end-of-life journey. All services are offered free of charge by our team of professional staff and specially-trained volunteers. We proudly respect your diversity of customs and beliefs. All are welcome.

For more information on how we can help please contact us at:
905-850-6266