Our 14th Annual Hike for Hospice, held on Sunday, September 27th, brought more than 350 hikers, volunteers, sponsors, families, and staff together at The Gies Family Centre for a beautiful morning of connection, remembrance, and community.
We are thrilled to share that, together, we surpassed our $100,000 goal with the following details:
- Over $120,000 (gross) raised through the support of sponsors, donors, and participants
- 350 attendees and volunteers dedicated their time to support our event and joined us for the hike
From the Paw Patrol Dog Station and kids’ activities to the beautiful sounds of the Fergus Highland Pipe Band leading our hikers through In Loving Memory Lane, there were so many special moments throughout the morning. The celebration continued after the hike with live music, a BBQ lunch and plenty of time to connect.
Every registration, donation, sponsorship, and helping hand contributed to this incredible result.
Most importantly, the funds raised will help Hospice Waterloo Region continue providing compassionate care, support and meaningful programs for individuals and families in our community.
To everyone who walked, donated, sponsored, volunteered, helped behind the scenes, or encouraged someone to participate — thank you!
We are so grateful to have such an amazing community walking alongside us.
Your contributions will make a significant impact on the work we do.
We are grateful for the support of hikers, families, sponsors, and donors.
It was the perfect day to hike in honour of our loved ones.
Hike 2026
Hike for Hospice is an annual family and dog-friendly walk event. It is a unique opportunity for those families and friends who have lost a loved one to create a legacy of ongoing support by hiking in their memory.
Your Support Makes A Difference
Ongoing donations are vital to ensure that Hospice Waterloo Region can provide exceptional service and care, at no charge, to hospice clients and their families.
Government funding covers only a portion of our annual operating costs, primarily supporting direct medical care, including the clinical staff in our residence. The remainder of our funding comes from the generosity of donors, sponsors, participants, and our community.
Thank you for helping us make compassionate care possible. We look forward to hiking with you in September 2027!
Thank you for your support!
Have Questions?
Please email:
Melissa Parker, Donor Relations & Stewardship Manager at:
[email protected]