Having experienced the wonderful care provided by the Hospice House staff and knowing that not everyone has health insurance or resources to pay for services, a local family established the Hospice House 5K & Remembrance Walk in 2009. Their wish is that care is available to all who need it, and by eliminating the worry of how it would be paid for, patients can live their final days focusing on what is truly important.
Each year the event has grown, attracting more participants and raising more money to support patient care at the Hospice House.
In one year 59 patients, who did not have adequate health insurance, received care at the Hospice House totaling more than $69,000. Proceeds from the HH 5K & Remembrance Walk are dedicated to supporting this care.
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