Huron Hospice Launches Wings Of A Dove Year-End Fundraiser
by Bob Montgomery
Huron Hospice has launched its annual fundraiser called Wings Of A Dove.
This year, the campaign raises money to fund the Loss, Grief and Bereavement service at Huron Hospice. Fund Development Manager Christopher Walker explains the program is particularly important because it allows children, youth and adults to manage their grief after they've suffered a loss. “The loss could be the death of a family member or the loss of a job or a marital break down. We never know. Some of us are able to process that loss and grief and move on and others have a hard time managing it. So we help them.”
Walker says for children the loss could be the death of a grandparent or the death of a pet. For a high school student or a youth it could be someone who died in a car accident or who committed suicide. Or for both children or youth it could be that the family is breaking up. We just don't know what form the loss might come in. Huron Hospice offers the Program at no cost to the participants, because the last thing a family should have to think about at a challenging time is the cost of services. It’s all about making sure that compassionate care is available across Huron County.
This year, when people give to Wings Of A Dove, Compass Minerals, Merner Contracting, the Lions Club of Brussels and an anonymous donor will match all gifts up to $20,000. Walker says Compass Minerals and Merner Contracting have been wonderful supporters of the Wings Of A Dove campaign for a number of years. When the Brussels Lions Club found out about the match they asked if they could help. Walker pointed out that “due to the labour disruption at Canada Post, the campaign may be delayed this year. Although it may be delayed, the need is real. People can continue to support Huron Hospice by making a gift online, by e-transfer or over the phone. If people still want to donate by cheque, it can be dropped off at Bender House.
People can join the Wings of a Dove fundraiser by logging in to www.huronhospice.ca or calling Christopher Walker at 519-525-7352.
And if anyone is having a difficult time managing their grief, they should not hesitate to call Huron Hospice, and speak with Sally at 519-525-6331. Help is available.
