News & Stories
Chilliwack Hospice Society welcomes new board directors at annual meeting
Chilliwack Hospice Society held its Annual General Meeting on June 16, welcoming new and returning members to its Board of Directors and reflecting on a year of community impact and growth. Melanie Green Executive Director Sue Knott presented [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society workshops and memorial events bring connection and comfort
Throughout this year, Chilliwack Hospice Society’s Community Education Manager, Deanna Fedorkew, has facilitated a series of memorial gatherings, workshops, and wellness activities designed to support people navigating grief, dying, and end-of-life planning. Special opportunities for rituals and remembrances included the [...]
Russ Walsh Memorial golf tournament raises $55K for Chilliwack Hospice Society
The second annual Russ Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament, held September 11 at Meadowlands Golf and Country Club, raised $55,000 in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society programs and services. The event brought together 120 golfers and numerous sponsors in honour of [...]
New fridges support grief programs and volunteer comfort at Chilliwack Hospice Society
At Chilliwack Hospice Society, small comforts can make a big difference. Through a generous $1,500 grant from the Chilliwack Foundation in fall 2024, the Society recently purchased and installed new fridges at both its main office on Vedder Road and [...]
Vintage vibes and vibrant generosity: Thrifty Boutique fashion show raises nearly $14,000 for Hospice Society programs
Evergreen Hall was filled with flair, fashion, and community spirit on Saturday, May 10, as Thrifty Boutique hosted its 7th annual Fashionista Fashion Show in support of Chilliwack Hospice Society. With record-breaking ticket sales and more than 300 guests, models, [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society recognizes National Hospice Palliative Care Week
From May 4–10, 2025, Chilliwack Hospice Society joins organizations across Canada in recognizing National Hospice Palliative Care Week — a time to honour the importance of palliative care and raise awareness about the many ways it supports individuals and families [...]
Hospice in the News
May 21, 2024: Video game system helps grieving kids connect with Chilliwack hospice (The Chilliwack Progress)
March 6, 2024: Grieving for pets (CBC Radio)
April 11, 2023: Longtime volunteer receives Canada’s highest honour for 3,500 hours with Chilliwack Hospice Society (The Chilliwack Progress)
March 18, 2015: Lucy Fraser announced as Chilliwack’s Woman of the Year (The Chilliwack Progress)