| What's Special about  Special Events? As we have three upcoming special events, here are three reflections on what makes a special event special: Variety: you get to enjoy the intimacy of a dinner, the glamour of a gala, the fresh air of a hike, the swing of a golf club, or the delights of a festive concert - an amazing choice of events for every taste. Meaningful: by mixing and mingling as a guest, or as a volunteer on a planning committee, you spend meaningful time with like-minded others. Supporting our mission: your auction items, sponsorship, purchased tickets and donations contribute directly to our Programs - providing compassionate care to individuals facing progressive life-threatening illness; respite care to allow their caregivers a needed break; and grief support both before and after the death of a loved one. What makes a special event special? Every one of you who attend; every one of you who give so generously of your time and talents; and every one of you who care deeply about the welfare of those in our community facing the end of life. |
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| Walk In My Shoes  We invite you to join us as we celebrate our 20th Annual Walk in My Shoes Gala . We are excited that the charming and engaging Danny Hooper will be celebrating his 10th year with us, as Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer for this popular event.
The Walk In My Shoes Gala brings together individual donors and corporate supporters for an evening of fine food, fellowship, entertainment, and an exciting live and silent auction, all in support of the Programs at Pilgrims Hospice.
The Gala will be held on Friday, May 1, at the Alberta Ballroom in the Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Reception and Silent Auction 6pm. Dinner and Live Auction 7pm. Sponsored byFlaman Group of Companies, proudly supporting Pilgrims Hospice. Purchase your tickets online here, or for further information contact Liz Bartlick at 780-413-9801 ext. 113 |
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Special Thanks to...
...Jill Didow, Executive Director, and Glenn Ewanchuk, President of the Board of Governors of the REALTORS® Community Foundation -
pictured presenting a cheque to our Fund Development Chair, Peter Carter, for generous funds to purchase new doors to Pilgrims Hospice. Also to DURABUILT Windows & Doors, for their gift of special pricing.
We are looking forward to having functional and fashionable doors to adorn our "home"!
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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.
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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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Created & sponsored by
Il Forno Ristorante
, this intimate dinner is for 95 friends of Pilgrims Hospice.
Hostess Anna Muze sets the tables and stage for a wonderful 5-course meal and wine pairing experience.
Adding to the atmosphere of the night, guests are serenaded with music and humor, and
Anna offers a week at her Romantic vacation home in Croatia, to be auctioned off and enjoyed by the successful bidder.
Join us on Sunday, March 29
Il Forno Ristorante, 14981 Stony Plain Road. 5:30pm reception for 6:30pm supper. Tickets are $150, with all proceeds from this lovely event going directly to Pilgrims Hospice Society Programming. To reserve your tickets, call Liz at 780-413-9801 or email lizb@pilgrimshospice.com. |
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By Rayne Johnson
Many people live in fear of death and don't want to think about it - but facing our mortality can inspire us to live our lives more fully. It's time to open up more conversations around death & dying, which is the intention of the 'Raven' Death & Dying film series, as well as Death Cafes and workshops held in and around Edmonton. The first of the film series was the provocative: 'Death Makes Life Possible', featuring Deepak Chopra and Marilyn Schlitz. It explores the mysteries of life and death from a variety of perspectives and world traditions. Dr. Dean Ornish says it well: "Deeply personal, yet universal in scope, Death Makes Life Possible is not just about how to die peacefully and gracefully; more importantly, it describes how to fully live." Next was 'Griefwalker' by Stephen Jenkinson, another thought-provoking film with a close look at death, as well as how we grieve. It shows Jenkinson in teaching sessions with doctors and nurses, in counselling sessions with dying people and their families, and in meditative and often very straight forward conversations. Available to watch on the NFB website. Our discussion period after the films have shown a strong desire among people to speak about their experiences of death and grief, as well as a growing hunger for the need to redefine death. Join us for our next film: 'A Family Undertaking' April 12th, 2015. Show begins at 1pm - stay afterwards for the discussion! Death & Dying Film Series presented by Raven, at 9562 82 Ave NW. Join our Facebook 'Death Films YEG' Rayne Johnson is a Death Midwife, Palliative Massage Therapist and Educator of End of Life Matters. Contact her at lorainej@shaw.ca or call 780-642-8703 for further conversation.
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10am, Sunday, May 3
This unique national event brings to gether organizations working collectively in hospice palliative care, not only to raise much needed funds but also to raise awareness of the many challenges faced by hospice palliative care and to promote the phenomenal work that volunteers and
professionals in the field perform daily.
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.
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