Sunday, May 30 is the 13th Annual Vistas 5k walk/run, 10k run, and, 1k kids run through beautiful Cliff Park.
This exciting community event is the single biggest fundraiser for the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society, and has, in total, raised $200,000 for hospice care in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
All Stars have made major contributions to the cost of building and furnishing the beautiful new 10-bed McKenney Creek Hospice Residence in the CareLife building on Laity Street in Maple Ridge. All Star contributions are also used to train volunteer hospice caregivers and provide many services to the terminally ill and their families in our community.
Last year 33 All Stars, leaders from all walks of
our
community, helped raise over $34,000. This year, with your help, we
hope to
exceed that remarkable total and raise $40,000 to
support valuable programs, such
as bereavement support to children and adults, emotional support to
palliative
individuals and their loved ones in their own homes, the hospital,
long-term
care facilities, and McKenney Creek Hospice Residence.
If you are not a runner, no problem! You can walk the beautiful 5km course.
This is always a popular family event with 400 participants and 60 volunteers coming together for not only a great cause but a fun community event. There will be hot coffee and a DJ on site to get participants warmed up and off to a great start. Runners and walkers will be supported on the course with water and first aid stations. Race photographers will be on the route to capture the fun and there will be complimentary food and prize draws to enjoy post-run/walk.
Please accept this invitation to participate and help fund hospice care in your community. To get started please contact the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society Resource Centre at 604 463-7722.
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