The Hike for Hope Raises Record Funds

Hope Hospice is pleased to announce that the fifth annual The Hike for Hope, a memorial hike and fundraiser for the charity, raised a record amount in cash and in-kind donations. The nearly $95,000 represents the most successful Hike since the event first launched in 2010.

More than 450 hikers participated in the event held on May 2 at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore to support Hope Hospice, enjoy the beautiful outdoors and remember loved ones.

“The Hike for Hope celebrates the joy our loved ones brought us and raises funds for Hope Hospice,” says Bill Harvey, chair of The Hike for Hope planning committee and a member of Hope Hospice’s Board of Directors. “It was uplifting to see how many people came to support Hope Hospice, and it meant a lot to us to have an opportunity to meet families whom we have helped.”

Julie Wente’s team earned first-place honors for top fundraising. Second place went to Revelli Team Hope and the Zala Kaka team earned third place honors. The winner of the Youth Division was Kaitlyn Davis, captain of the team Hope Hikers. The top three individuals winning recognition were JoAnne Revelli (1st place), Julie Wente (2nd place), and Lee Ann Caldwell (3rd place). All of the Hike’s net proceeds are used to care for the more than 2,600 area residents Hope Hospice serves each year.

For the past 35 years, Hope Hospice has helped patients and their families find comfort and calm during their most difficult time and live each day to the fullest by providing quality end-of-life care, grief support, transitions care and community education.

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