Maison McCulloch Hospice is hitting the airwaves for its second annual Care-A-Thon on July 14.
The Sudbury palliative care facility has been there for more than 1,700 people, who chose to spend their final moments at the lakeside hospice.
Despite the positive role Maison McCulloch plays in the community, it must generate 40 per cent of its operating expenses as the province funds only fund 60 per cent of operations.
“The balance must be raised in the community,” the hospice said in a news release. “Our community’s generosity has met that commitment each year.”
COVID-19, of course, has impacted the hospice’s ability to raise money, as fundraising events such as hikes, golf tournaments, kick-a-thons, fishing tournaments and motorcycle runs couldn’t be held. The pandemic also impacted memoriam gifts at funeral homes and reduced incomes resulted in a drop in donations.
“To help pay the hospice operational expenses and keep the doors open, the Sudbury Hospice Foundation in partnership with Desjardins and Pure Country Radio will host our 2nd annual Care-A-Thon in support of Maison McCulloch Hospice on Wednesday July 14,” the hospice said.
From 6 a.m. to noon., Gerry Lougheed, who chairs the hospice board, and Pure Country host Bryan “Coop” Cooper will hit the airwaves to hear your voices and stories of the hospice with the question, “Why do you care about the hospice?”
The goal for this second Care-A-Thon campaign is $100,000.
Pledges can be made now by visiting MaisonSudburyHospice.org (look for the ‘Donate’ button). You can also call your pledge in on July 14 by calling 705-470-HUGS (4847).
