Ready, set, Hike for Carpenter Hospice June 3

The Hike for Carpenter Hospice takes place June 3 –  which means there’s still plenty of time to register. The walk kicks off at 9 a.m. at the hospice (2250 Parkway Dr.) and follows a 5 km route through the Mountainside neighbourhood.

An annual tradition, the Hike is a way honour the lives of loved ones, support the families and communities served by the hospice with dignity and comfort, and remember all the moments shared in their memory.

Participants can sign up as individuals, teams or corporate teams; those who can't attend on June 3 can take part by donating to a team, or registering a team and conducting a hike in their own neighbourhood, on a day that is more convenient.

The hike is a major fundraiser for the hospice, which raises more than $1.8 million annually (in addition to government funding) to support is operations.

"We are almost 20 per cent of the way to our goal, but still need your help to raise $100,000 in support of our programs and services that are offered free of charge to our community," a Carpenter House spokesperson said in a press release.

How to Register:

• Click here, enter your email address and create a password under Register

• Then, click Start Your Team (even if you are an individual or team)

• Complete all of the information

• Share your team link (URL) to allow new teammates to join or have people donate to your team

Participants on Hike day receive:

• a Hike for Carpenter Hospice t-shirt (while supplies last)

• a reusable water bag (while supplies last)

• a piece of seed paper that you can write a message on, take home and plant

• light snack and drink before and after the hike

Other features on Hike day:

• write a message and be part of our annual Memorial Quilt

• write messages to those we support in butterfly cards

• enjoy the songs and sounds of our Music Therapy department

• learn more about our programs and services

• meet some of our staff, Board of Directors, and local dignitaries

Everyone is welcome to participate and association with Carpenter Hospice is not a requirement. Dogs are also welcome (must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after).

Those who want to help but are unable to participate can make a general donation to Hike for Carpenter Hospice.