Pamela Wood gets ready to walk with her dog, Ryker, at last year’s walk. T-shirts will again be given to all participants in this year’s hike.

Chris Clegg
South Peace News
It’s the High Prairie and District Holistic Palliative Care Society’s biggest fundraiser each year and it’s set to go May 7.

Hike for Hospice asks volunteers from High Prairie to complete a short hike after canvassing for pledges around the community. Every cent raised is spent locally by the Society.

Society co-ordinator Debra Isert says 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.”

The annual hike helps recognize the valuable work done by society volunteers, health care providers, and the communities across the country.

“Hospice palliative care is about dignity, quality of life, comfort and courage,” says Isert. “By sharing the care, we can help provide the quality of care and compassion that everyone deserves at the end of life.”

The 15th annual hike starts at Freson Bros. at 10 a.m. but registration occurs beginning at 9:45 a.m. The hike ends at 2 p.m.

Other activities during the hike include a barbecue, draws, prizes and music. Each participant also receives a T-shirt.

To support by donation or to participate in Hike for Hospice, please contact Isert at [780] 523-6438. Pledge sheets are available at Isert’s office in the High Prairie Health Complex.