HOSPICE LAUNCHES 23rd ANNUAL FACE TO FACE CAMPAIGN
Face to Face Campaign founder John Fairley, as well as our Honorary Chair Dr. Gary Ing have announced the launch of the 23rd annual Hospice Face to Face Campaign. This year’s campaign will continue to raise funds in support of Hospice’s Fairley Family Transportation Program.
For many years, The Fairley Family Transportation Program has supported rides to medical appointments for Hospice clients, as well as rides to a variety of Hospice Wellness Programs. In 2022, Hospice, in partnership with Essex-Windsor EMS, announced an innovative new program that the Face to Face Campaign now also supports – The G.E.N.I.E. Program (Granting Exceptional N’ Impactful Experiences). The G.E.N.I.E. Program offers the opportunity for patients receiving Hospice care, whether in Hospice Residences or in their own home, to request special trips or outings. These rides would allow them to attend a family gathering, or visit a local park, or even visit their family home one last time.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who supports the Face to Face Campaign, year after year. Because of you, people in Hospice care can get to important appointments and make meaningful memories with their loved ones. Thank you for continuing to show up for our Hospice patients and families in such an impactful and generous way.” – Katharen Bortolin, Hospice Executive Director
“We’re so excited to be back for our 23rd year of our Hospice Face to Face Campaign, and another year of supporting Hospice patients and families throughout Windsor and Essex County,” said John Fairley, Campaign Founder. “We look forward to supporting even more memorable moments through this year’s campaign.”
The 2025 Face to Face campaign will operate similar to previous years, with canvassers able to collect donations both online (www.thehospice.ca) and in-person. Community members can show their support by pledging a specific canvasser, or supporting the cause as a whole, also either online or in-person. To access the Face to Face canvasser kit, or for more information visit: www.thehospice.ca. The Face to Face campaign runs from August 15 to September 30, 2025. In 22 years, Face to Face has raised over 1.7 million dollars for Hospice.
