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Celebrating 10 Years of Handbags for Hospice

For a decade, Handbags for Hospice has brought our community together for an unforgettable evening celebrating friendship, compassion, generosity, and the incredible power of coming together for a cause that touches so many lives.

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, we invite you to join us at the Kincardine Pavilion for the 10th Annual Handbags for Hospice, our signature fundraising event supporting Huron Shores Hospice. What began as an evening of handbags and philanthropy has grown into a beloved community tradition, raising vital funds that help provide compassionate end-of-life care, grief support, and comfort for families across our region.

This milestone year is especially meaningful as we continue to grow and prepare for the opening of our third hospice suite through our Room for More Compassion campaign. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are creating space for more families to receive the care, dignity, and support they need during life’s most precious moments.

Guests will enjoy an extraordinary evening featuring exciting live and silent auctions, designer handbags, unforgettable experiences, incredible getaways, our famous wine wall, and so much more. With every paddle raised, every bid placed, and every ticket purchased, our community helps create a ripple of compassion that reaches families throughout Grey Bruce and beyond.

After 10 years, the heart of Handbags for Hospice remains the same: bringing people together to celebrate life, honour loved ones, and ensure that compassionate hospice care is here when families need it most.

We cannot wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. Stay tuned for more exciting details about the 10th Annual Handbags for Hospice and join us as we continue building Room for More Compassion.

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Donate a bottle of wine valued at $25 or more between July 1 and July 30 to be entered to win 2 tickets to this year’s gala.

 

 

Your donation will help stock the popular Wine Wall — a fun game at the event that raises essential funds for local hospice care.

Please include your name, address, and email with your receipt so we can issue a tax receipt and enter you in the draw.

 

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Enter the Wine Wall Contest and Win 2 Tickets to Handbags for Hospice!

Winner Announced July 31st!

Drop-off Locations

Port Elgin

Contact jessica@huronshoreshospice.ca to arrange pick-up or drop-off

Kincardine

Sleepers Bed Gallery

828 Queen St.

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Donate a bottle of wine valued at $25 or more between July 1 and July 30 to be entered to win 2 tickets to this year’s gala.

 

 

Your donation will help stock the popular Wine Wall — a fun game at the event that raises essential funds for local hospice care.

Please include your name, address, and email with your receipt so we can issue a tax receipt and enter you in the draw.

 

  •  

 

Enter the Wine Wall Contest and Win 2 Tickets to Handbags for Hospice!

Winner Announced July 31st!

Drop-off Locations

Port Elgin

Contact jessica@huronshoreshospice.ca to arrange pick-up or drop-off

Kincardine

Sleepers Bed Gallery

828 Queen St.

Gala Table

Tickets are LIVE August 7th! 

Partner With Us!

SPONSORSHIP!  We invite you to partner with us in creating a world where end-of-life receives the same beauty, care, and respect as the beginning — by making moments matter for the guests and families we serve.

Sponsoring Handbags for Hospice is a meaningful way to show your support for compassionate end-of-life care while elevating your brand with a caring, engaged audience.

Our Corporate and Community Sponsorship Packages offer a variety of ways to get involved and make a lasting impact. Each level includes recognition opportunities designed to highlight your commitment to this essential service in our community.

To learn more, please review the sponsorship packages below:

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Thank You to our 2026 Partners!

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