Campbell River Mirror
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Friday, December 6, 2019 B5
1st ANNUAL HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN #griefcan’twait
Left to right- front: Jo-Anne Lamoureux, M.A Counsellor, Kathryn Schmidt, M.A.CCC Art Therapy/Counsellor, Leslie Haynes-Hodgins MSW, RSW Client Coordinator, Karen Born, Administrative Assistant. Back- Louise Daviduck, Executive Director, Rachael Weaver,Volunteer/Event Coordinator,Tiffany Dirks, Second to None Thrift Store Manager. photo courtesy of Grant Jones Photography
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he Campbell River Hospice Society (CRHS) has been providing compassionate care to those affected by grief or those facing end-of-life for the past 32 years. We continue providing our vital services because of the generous support of many caring individuals living in Campbell River and surrounding areas. Our financial contributions come from 25% government, 42% Second to None Thrift Store and most importantly, 33% community support through our annual fundraising efforts. Throughout this past year, we have been focused on identifying and filling gaps of services associated with grief and loss in our communities from Black Creek to Gold River. Due to the support of local community events such as Cycle of Life-Soul Cyclers, 100 Women Who Care, Ocean Pacific Auction, Dave Rennie Memorial Golf Tournament and Donations from the Community, we were
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able to increase counselling and hire an Art Therapist/Counsellor. This was an exceptional start to helping more people in the community, including young children and our youth. Our Society is operated by 8% staff and 92% volunteers. Because of the completion of our new building and our dedicated volunteers who graciously contribute their expertise and talents, we are equipped to implement new services. However, we now need the funding to make it a reality.
THE GOAL: At Hospice, we know grief can’t wait or be put on hold. Over the past year, we quickly recognized the need to provide a program tailored specifically to those affected by sudden loss, suicide and drug overdose. We must implement a program for the survivors who are left behind. Sudden death can isolate survivors from their family, friends and community. There is still a
powerful stigma that affects people who have recently lost someone through suicide. They are at an increased risk of thinking about it, planning or attempting suicide themselves. We want to help the survivors of sudden death get through their devastating grief and loss by providing practical tools they can utilize. Through education and support, we can help families manage their grief in a healthy, safe and meaningful way. To make this dream a reality and to continue our current services, we need to raise $75,000 by December 31, 2019. We ask that you consider supporting the campaign over this holiday season. Louise Daviduck Executive Director, Campbell River Hospice Society Sponsored by
www.crhospice.ca 440 Evergreen Road, Campbell River V9W 0C7