Hospice of Southern Maine invites the public to participate in its fifth annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser event on Saturday, Oct. 26. All are welcome and participants can walk as individuals, teams, or families, many choosing to partake in remembrance of loved ones who have been touched by hospice or to honor someone who provides care to hospice patients. Members of the public can also take part by volunteering for the event, helping with check-in, passing out water, and cheering on the participants.
This all-inclusive, community-wide walk offers participants the opportunity to walk from HSM’s Hospice Center at 390 US Route One in Scarborough, and down the Eastern Trail to Pine Point Road for approximately 2.25 miles. From there, walkers can either take a shuttle back to the Hospice Center or walk back along the same route for a total walk of 4.5 miles. In addition to the walk the day will be filled with fundraising, music, Holy Donuts, prizes, a kid’s scavenger hunt, lawn games, local partner-provided food and beer, and lots of community spirit! Children and dogs are welcome to participate in the event.
“We’ve seen such incredible support and growth during the first four years of this fun event, and we’re very excited to offer it in person again this year,” said Daryl Cady, CEO of Hospice of Southern Maine.
Hike for Hospice is a fundraiser to support Hospice of Southern Maine’s mission to provide compassion, care and comfort through end of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Last year, Hospice of Southern Maine cared for nearly 2,000 patients and their loved ones. All proceeds raised from the event will support Hospice of Southern Maine’s Home Hospice Program and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, their 18-suite inpatient facility. Since its inception, Hike for Hospice has raised more than $245,000 to support hospice care in southern Maine.
Participants can register for $25 per person. Children 10 and under participate for free. Participants are encouraged to form or join a team, share their experience on social media, and fundraise in advance of the event. All proceeds go directly toward supporting the mission of Hospice of Southern Maine.
Complete event details and registration information can be found online at hikeforhospice.org.
