First Virtual LifeWalk for Hospice a Community-Wide Success!
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County along with the Erie Shores Health Foundation are excited to announce the results of the annual Hospice LifeWalk event. This year, due to social distancing requirements, the two annual events were held “virtually” for the first time. Thanks to the support of our community, the Hospice LifeWalk raised more than $45,000 combined for our local Hospice campuses (Windsor and Erie Shores).
In the past, the annual event culminated in an in-person walk, which took place across two locations, one in Windsor, and one in Leamington. These walks celebrated participants and paid tribute to those they were honouring. This year, instead of taking part in the in-person walk, participants were asked to “choose a challenge” or goal to complete during the month of June, and share their personal challenge with friends and family. Challenges ranged from holding 10-minute planks, to walking over 75 KM during the month, to making the trek from Kingsville to Leamington and back!
“Our community is one that never ceases to amaze me. Our LifeWalk is an annual event that recognizes and honours those we love. At a time when COVID has been keeping us physically apart, our community came together virtually to continue our LifeWalk celebrations. We are so grateful for all the support shown for our Hospice and for the patients and families we care for.” – Colleen Reaume, Executive Director for the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc.
The funds raised as a part of LifeWalk will go towards covering the unfunded costs for the Residential Home and Welcome Centre at both Hospice Windsor and Erie Shores Campuses.
“We are thrilled with the response we received and how engaged people were through the virtual event,” Christine Colautti, Executive Director for the Erie Shores Health Foundation. “A special thank you to our lead sponsor, TD Bank and our generous donors for their continued support and commitment to our cause. By fundraising community donations to cover the funding shortfall, we can ensure programs and services are continued to be offered to residents and their families at no cost.”
Although the virtual version of this event was a success, the hope is that the event will be able to return to an in-person celebration in 2021.
