​Bruce Telecom continues support of Huron Shores Hospice

Bruce Telecom, the connection sponsor for Huron Shores Hospice, has renewed its support of $21,143.04 for in-kind telephone, Internet and television services for the two hospice suites over the next four years.

“Bruce Telecom has been an unwavering supporter of our community hospice since we opened our doors,” said executive director Cathy Herbert. “The in-kind services provide our residents with entertainment as well as connection with family and friends. Bruce Telecom has not only agreed to provide these services for the hospice suites but also committed to future sponsorship of hospice fund-raising endeavours.”

“Bruce Telecom is proud to continue supporting Huron Shores Hospice,” said Ray Lahoud, president and chief executive officer. “We recognize the outstanding comfort and care the hospice provides to its patients, and we want to do our part by providing the comforts of TV, home phone and Internet,”



Cathy Herbert (centre), executive director of Huron Shores Hospice, gratefully receives confirmation of a substantial contribution from Bruce Telecom, represented by Ray Lahoud (left), president and CEO; and Stephanie Brunato, manager of sales, marketing and customer care; photo courtesy of Huron Shores Hospice
 

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GREAT CANADIAN GIVING CHALLENGE

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back! Every $1 donated on-line to Huron Shores Hospice in the month of June earns the hospice a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize from Canada Helps.

But that’s not all, thanks to the hospice’s matching sponsor, Bruce Power, the first $5,000 in donations this year will double your impact!

“We know the need in our community is very high for grief support, end-of-life planning, Doula services and caregiver support,” said Cheryl Cottrill, co-chairperson of Huron Shores Hospice. “When we dream about what a $20,000 prize would allow us to do to further support end-of-life care and grief recovery in our community, we think about how many more people we could reach with your support.”

To make a donation and help Huron Shores Hospice win the $20,000 prize, visit www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72855.

Huron Shores Hospice is a non-profit organization providing quality end-of-life care to residents of Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, Saugeen Shores and surrounding areas. The volunteer-driven organization provides holistic care to meet the physical, psychological, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs of people facing end of life, as well as offering support for their loved ones.

Its vision is to create a world where the end of life receives the same beauty, care and respect as the beginning by helping to create moments that matter.

In addition to end-of-life care, Huron Shores Hospice provides free programs for Grief Recovery, End-of-Life Doula services, Death Cafes and End-of-Life planning workshops.