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 Mother’s Day Memorial on May 9 and the Father’s Day Memorial on June 13. Both [...]
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 the late Russ Walsh. Committee chairpersons Gerry Enns and Kim Percy, both close friends of [...]
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, and volunteers in attendance, the evening was a resounding success — raising $13,760 in support [...]
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 facing serious illness. Led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), this year’s theme, [...]
During National Volunteer Week, Chilliwack Hospice Society is proud to recognize the tremendous impact of community volunteers—like Joan Beldam—whose generosity and dedication continue to strengthen local support services for those facing dying, death, and grief. Joan Beldam (left) with Sue Knott, Executive Director, and Phoebe We were honoured to be the recipient of [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society extends our heartfelt thanks to the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF) for their generous support through the semiannual disbursement of pledged donations. These funds represent the incredible compassion of BC Public Service employees who chose to support our organization during the 2023 PECSF fall campaign, and we are deeply grateful. PECSF [...]
This National Volunteer Week, Chilliwack Hospice Society celebrates the waves of compassion, connection, and care created by our incredible volunteers. The 2025 theme, Volunteers Make Waves, reflects the lasting impact of individual and collective volunteer efforts — each act of service creating ripples of support throughout our community. At Cascade Hospice, our skilled palliative care [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society is grateful to reveal the results of the 12th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice, held on Saturday, April 5 at Evergreen Hall, which raised over $59,000 for the benefit of the Society’s free grief support and palliative care support programs for children, youth, and adults in Chilliwack and the surrounding communities. [...]
Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready to dance! Tickets are now on sale for the 12th Annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice, presented by Century Plumbing and Heating, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Evergreen Hall. This signature fundraising event for Chilliwack Hospice Society promises an unforgettable evening of country-themed fun, all [...]
Thrifty Boutique, Chilliwack’s go-to destination for upscale thrifting, is proud to reveal its chic new brand identity. The refreshed look features a modern logo, updated fonts, and an elegant colour palette that reflects the Boutique’s reputation for quality and its role in supporting Chilliwack Hospice Society. A Logo That Tells a Story At the centre [...]
