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The Gala is a fun and glamorous evening of fine food, fellowship, entertainment, and an exciting live and silent auction, all in support of the Programs at Pilgrims Hospice. Join us on Friday, May 1, at the Alberta Ballroom in the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Reception and Silent Auction 6pm. Dinner and Live Auction 7pm. Purchase your tickets here, or for further information contact Liz Bartlick at 780-413-9801 ext. 113 
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Eileen and Doug
Doug praises
Pilgrims Hospice and feels lucky for his match with volunteer Eileen:
"It's like a miracle - they know what they're doing!" For Eileen, a self-confessed "talker", it's been a wonderful lesson to hone active, empathetic listening skills that allow the development of trust.
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Congratulations Eileen - you are our
Volunteer of the Month! We are so grateful for all you do....
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Workshops and Groups
Click here for the dates of ongoing Adult Grief and Bereavement Support Groups and workshops facilitated by Jesse McElheran and the Expressive Arts for Grieving Children, Teens & Families Programs with
Cheryl Salter-Roberts
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Thank you from our Hearts
To Anna Muze, her staff & willing volunteers - you did such an amazing job hosting Hearts for Hospice at
Il Forno Ristorante
on March 29. Thank you from our Hearts!
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Our special thanks also to the Kin Club of Fort Edmonton, for their generous donation towards Walk In My Shoes, directly supporting the programs here at Pilgrims Hospice.
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Our Funding
This year, we will receive just 20.37% of our funding from the Government - so Foundation Grants, Donations (both Corporate and Individual) and our Fundraising efforts are vital to our existence.
Please support our Programs with your donation or participation in our Special Events. Thank you.
How to Make a Difference
(Click the following links)
THANK YOU!
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Contact Us
If you'd like to receive more information on any of our services, or would like to request help, you can fill out our service request form here or call us at 780-413-9801
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Greg Yanda's association with Pilgrims Hospice began when his wife Sheila, after a long battle with severe depression, took her own life on April 21, 2010. Greg brought his daughter Emily, who was 9 years old at the time, to Pilgrims Hospice later that year so she could attend the Expressive Arts for Grieving Children, Teens and Families. The positive experiences Greg and Emily had at Pilgrims helped shape how they dealt with their tragedy. Through the art and music therapy program, Emily was given tools to express her grief and Greg was able to connect with many adults who were dealing with the loss of a loved one. All these were major steps to recovering and beginning to thrive once again in their lives.
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| Greg's Painting: Rising Hope |
Greg and Emily are modest about their artistic talents but the painting Emily created and gave to the 2014 Walk In My Shoes gala raised $47,000 in donations and now hangs in the main hallway of the hospice. Greg had not painted since losing his wife but recently decided to begin again, as another part of his healing. Following in his daughter's footsteps, he's donating a painting to raise funds at this year's Walk In My Shoes gala. His title and vision of 'Rising Hope' is heart-warming.
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Hike... in memory of a loved one
Hike... to provide dignity & hope for those living with a terminal illness
Hike... for grief support & counselling programs
Hike... for Pilgrims Hospice!
10am Sunday, May 3
Followed by free BBQ!
Registration 9am. Address from "Pilgrims Ambassador" Steve Young at 9:45am
100% of the funds raised in  Edmonton will stay in Edmonton, supporting hospice care programs in and around the city, ensuring that more members of our community receive the end-of-life, respite and bereavement care they wish for.
Click here to register as an individual hiker, form a TEAM, make a donation or find out
more. Hike... for the fun of it!
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Pilgrims Hospice send out our warmest wishes to Kerri and Tony Washington who were married on March 6, 2015.
Kerri is our Day Program Assistant and has been with Pilgrims Hospice since the summer of 2014. We are so happy for this lovely couple and wish them a lifetime of love and laughter. Congratulations Kerri and Tony!!
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