Marigold Hospice Care | Oct 2026 |View as Webpage

Greetings!

We are deeply grateful for your continued support of our community. Here is a look at what we have accomplished together this summer.

Marigold Hospice Care Update: Caring for Our Community, Close to Home

It is clear that Marigold Hospice Care is meeting an important need in our community. In recent months, 68% of our residents have come from Clarington, while 32% have come from other parts of Durham Region.

Our volunteers continue to make an incredible difference. In August alone, they contributed more than 400 hours of their time to support our residents, families, and hospice community. We are very grateful for their dedication.



We are also approaching a special milestone. It has been almost one year since Marigold Hospice Care opened its doors in October 2025! We want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us along the way. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in hospice care have helped make this journey possible.

Hike or Bike Raises an Incredible $134,000!



What an amazing day and an incredible show of community support.

Thank you to every participant, donor, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this year's Hike or Bike such a success.

From the early-morning excitement at check-in to the cheers at the finish line, the day was filled with unforgettable moments. Every step walked, every kilometre biked, and every dollar raised brought our community together in support of local hospice care.

Your generosity and community spirit continue to inspire us. Funds raised help Marigold Hospice Care provide compassionate care and support to residents and families when they need it most. You can still support Marigold Hospice Care through the link below.

Hike or Bike Sponsors- Thank you!

We extend a heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors and top supporters for helping make Hike or Bike possible. Your generosity helps Marigold Hospice Care continue providing compassionate hospice care to residents and families in our community. We are grateful to have such dedicated businesses, organizations, and individuals standing beside us.

A Lasting Legacy: Mary Margaret Bonathan



We are deeply grateful for the late Mary Margaret Banothan's generous legacy gift of $178,000 to Marigold Hospice Care. Mary Margaret was a longtime supporter of Marigold Hospice Care, and we are honoured that her support will continue through this meaningful gift.

Legacy giving is a way to support the people and causes that matter to you beyond your lifetime. These thoughtful gifts can help ensure that compassionate hospice care remains available for individuals and families in our community for years to come.

We extend our sincere condolences to Mary Margaret's family and our heartfelt gratitude for this extraordinary gift and lasting legacy.

A Family Honours a Mother's Memory

We are deeply touched by the generosity of the Robinson family, who donated $5,000 in loving memory of their mother, Ethel Robinson.

Their gift is a beautiful tribute to Ethel's life and legacy and a meaningful way to make a difference for others in the community.



To the Robinson family, thank you for choosing to honour Ethel's memory through Marigold Hospice Care. Your generosity will help support residents and families during an important time in their lives.

Community Spotlight: Art That Brings Comfort



Local artist Tim Packer has generously donated a beautiful 48" x 48" print, A New Leaf, to Marigold Hospice Care.

Tim shared: "We have had a tough few years with family members needing hospice care, and I know how hard it is. I hear that my art can bring peace and a smile, so I can't think of a better place for it to be."



Thank you, Tim, for this thoughtful and meaningful gift. Your artwork brings beauty and comfort to our space for residents, families, volunteers, and visitors to enjoy. See more of Tim's work at Tim Packer Fine Arts.

Community Generosity in Action: Masons Support Hospice Care Across Our Region

We are grateful for the generous support of the Ontario District Masons. Hospice care was selected as a charity of choice by Grand Master Michael to support in the Durham Region this year. Through this district project, $21,700 was donated to Marigold Hospice Care this year and support has been provided to three hospices in Durham Region, as well as a hospice in Port Hope.

We are thankful to former Grand Master Michael and to the new Grand Master for continuing this wonderful commitment to our hospice community.Thank you to everyone involved for your generosity and commitment to supporting compassionate hospice care in our communities.

Hospice Video: Creating a Home

People sometimes imagine that hospice care will feel like being in a hospital. At Marigold Hospice Care, we work to create something very different: a peaceful, welcoming environment that feels like home.

Residents receive compassionate, professional care while families have spaces where they can spend meaningful time together. Our hospice includes a bistro, shower facilities, and quiet, comfortable areas designed to support residents and their loved ones.

Our goal is to create a place of comfort, dignity, and connection for every family who comes through our doors. Watch our video to learn more about life at Marigold Hospice Care.

Another Successful Legacy Planning Event



Marigold Hospice Care recently hosted our second Legacy Event, bringing community members together to learn more about estate and financial planning.

The session offered practical information and created an opportunity for attendees to ask

important questions about planning for the future, including:

• How to choose and appoint a Power of Attorney
• How to organize and document personal belongings as part of estate planning



A sincere thank-you to our guest speakers, Bradley Phillips (LLB), Carlvin "Carl" Renwick (PFP), and Rebecca Gillespie (CFP), for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise with our community. We also thank everyone who came out despite the rain to join us. Taking the time to plan for the future can bring greater clarity and peace of mind for individuals and their loved ones.

Host a Fundraiser for Marigold Hospice Care

Marigold Hospice Care is honoured to serve Durham Region. While 60% of our funding is provided by the government, the remaining 40%, an incredible $800,000 each year, relies on the generosity of people like you.



Hosting a third-party fundraiser is a meaningful way to help. Any event counts, a bake sale, golf tournament, trivia night, or online campaign. To get started:

• Choose an event and reach out to Marigold
• Promote your event and invite your network.
• Host a Legacy Giving event



Collect and donate the proceeds to Marigold Hospice Care, and all donations are tax-deductible. Every dollar makes a difference. To learn more, visit the link below or email admin@marigoldhospicecare.ca.

Send cheque to:

Marigold Hospice Care,1785 Cobbledick Rd, Newcastle, ON L1B 0M1

Gift of Stocks

Making a gift of publicly traded securities to Marigold Hospice Care today, or in the future in your, Will offers you the chance to support our community in need, while being more tax- advantageous for you.

Email Us: anitah@marigoldhospicecare.ca