Dust-off Your Sneakers for Center for Hospice Care’s WALK 2014

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Norwich, CT (April 29, 2014) – On Saturday, May 10, 2014 Center for Hospice Care will host its 19th annual WALK at Mohegan Park in Norwich, Connecticut.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., opening ceremonies are at 9:45 a.m. with the three-mile walk kicking-off at 10:00 a.m. 

Join us, rain or shine, for a fun-filled day featuring activities for all ages including a balloon artist, refreshments provided by Mohegan Sun and Olde Tymes Restaurant, music and entertainment with Franco and 100.9 ROXY FM, a Mother’s Day Plant sale made possible through the generosity of Holdridge Home & Garden Showplace, a raffle with great prizes and games for the kids. 

WALK 2014 will raise critical funds to support care of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.  Funds also make it possible for Center for Hospice Care to provide bereavement counseling to anyone in New London County, free of charge, regardless of whether they have had someone on our program. 

This year’s WALK spokesperson, Dan Deptulski, has walked for the last three years in memory of his mother as part of Kathy’s Krew. “On May 10th, my family will walk in celebration of Mom’s life and to help raise funds so that others can receive the gift of hospice care for their loved ones as well.  Mom truly looked forward to the visits from her caregivers, and it would have been nearly impossible for us to care for her at home without the guidance and support we received.  We will always be grateful for the quality of Mom's end of life, and for the time we were able to enjoy with her before her passing.”

Anyone from the community can walk individually or build their own team of friends, family members or co-workers.  Walk in memory of a loved one or simply come out to support Center for Hospice Care and the over 1,100 patients, families and loved ones served each year.  Registration, organizing a team and fundraising are easy – just visit www.hospicesect.kintera.org/2014. 

WALK 2014 is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.  All proceeds stay right here in Southeastern Connecticut helping our neighbors, friends and loved ones.  If you cannot join us on that day, you can still raise funds for the event or support a walker.  For more information, email events@hospicesect.org or call (860) 848-5699.

About Center for Hospice Care

Since 1985, Center for Hospice Care has served more than 10,500 patients. We are the largest hospice in Southeastern Connecticut and the only nonprofit hospice that focuses exclusively on New London County.  We are also the only hospice provider that delivers all the care and services needed by patients and their families – including extended group/individual bereavement counseling to anyone who needs it, free of charge. Our staff is the most qualified and experienced in the field and is augmented by more than 100 specially trained volunteers who provide companionship to our patients and respite to their families. Center for Hospice Care is the only regional hospice affiliated with both L + M and Backus Hospitals. With Center for Hospice Care, every moment matters.