When someone faces a life-limiting illness, the journey can feel overwhelming. It’s a time filled with uncertainty, emotions, and difficult decisions. That’s why hospice and palliative care exist - to provide comfort, dignity, and support during these moments. But these vital services don’t run on goodwill alone. They need our help. Supporting hospice care funding is essential to ensure that everyone in our community can access compassionate, no-cost care when they need it mo

“Words cannot express the gratitude towards the staff and volunteers who attended to her every need. Demonstrating remarkable kindness and sensitivity, she was provided not only excellent medical support but also provided a peaceful atmosphere of respect and compassion. We were also grateful for the same kindness and support given to us whenever visiting.”

At Huron Shores Hospice, every act of generosity creates a ripple — a wave of compassion that spreads far beyond what we can see . Today, we are thrilled to celebrate two incredible gifts that are making a powerful impact in our community. First, a huge thank you to VG Renovations  and Joel Van Geest for their generous $1,000 donation made today. But this isn’t Joel’s first time making waves — since 2019, Joel’s kindness and commitment have raised $7,250  for hospice care!

Since the very beginning of Huron Shores Hospice, the Kincardine Bridge Club  has been there, consistently and compassionately supporting hospice care in our community. Their generosity is a beautiful reminder that when people come together with purpose, the impact can be extraordinary. Since 2017, the Kincardine Charity Bridge Club has donated more than $30,000  to Huron Shores Hospice. This year, they are once again honouring hospice care with a heartfelt gift of $7,500 , c

“Dr. Balfour Mount, the 'father of palliative care,' emphasized presence, healing connections, and the potential for quality of life even with serious illness, famously stating, ' It is possible to die healed ,' meaning spiritual/emotional healing, not just physical . He stressed that good palliative care focuses on controlling symptoms to allow for meaningful presence, viewing it as a holistic approach to alleviating suffering, not just managing death, and advocated for comp

As 2025’s final pages turn, we’re riding a beautiful wave of gratitude and connection—ready to share our End-of-Year Newsletter with you! This year’s edition flows with stories from families whose lives have been gently touched, heartfelt reflections from our incredible team, and testimonials that reveal the powerful ripples of compassion we create together. As our printed newsletter makes its way to your mailbox, we’re excited to launch it digitally — so you can dive in righ

"As Medical Director at Huron Shores Hospice I have the privilege  of seeing the incredible impact of our community fundraising up close. This year’s theme for our End of Year campaign, “The Ripple of One: Creating Waves of Compassion,”   is particularly appropriate and prompts me to share some observations from my unique vantage point.  In my line of work I regularly have conversations outlining the various options for palliative care. Some are aware of hospice and what it e

"Huron Shores Hospice was born from compassion  — from witnessing loved ones die without the dignity, comfort, and care every person deserves. Out of that deep concern to better support the dying came a vision: to build a space where compassion guides every moment of life’s final journey. It began with  just a few — three women determined  to make a difference, and early supporters  like Duncan Hawthorne whose generosity and championship  helped turn an idea into reality. The

"As a lifelong Tiverton resident, it’s incredibly rewarding to provide end-of-life care to the members of our community. Having lived...

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