Participants in the Hospice Walk were young and old. Above, six-year-old Jamal Rouse, left, and Aaliyah Rouse, 8, rode their bicycles on the route.
Numbers were down this year but the 12 participants in the High Prairie and District Holistic Palliative Care Society’s Hospice Walk May 7 still managed to raise over $6,100. Money was still being collected at press time so the amount is sure to rise. Hike for Hospice asks volunteers from High Prairie to complete a short hike at Jaycee Park after canvassing for pledges around the community. Every cent raised is spent locally by the Society. The hike has three main goals: fundraising, awareness and recognition. “Volunteer hikers help us in achieving them all. Not only do they raise funds needed for hospice palliative care programs and services in our community, but they also help raise awareness of those programs and services,” says Palliative Care coordinator Debra Isert. The hike also helps recognize the work done by volunteers.
High Prairie and District Holistic Palliative Care workers and volunteers cut the cake. Left-right are Violet Chalifoux, Debra Isert and Rose Lizee.
Big Lakes Family and Community Support Services staff participate in the walk each year and raise some money. Left-right are LaRetta Casavant and Louise Myre. FCSS raised $540.
Erwyn Marx flips hotdogs during the barbecue portion of the walk. Not shown is his wife, Phyllis. Both have volunteered for many years.
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