Annual hospice gala set for Saturday
It is one of the Crossroads Hospice Society’s main fundraising events of the year to support its services helping those at the end of life
Whether you want to support hospice palliative care or you just want a night of entertainment and a chance to win Taylor Swift tickets, the Crossroads Hospice Society has you covered.
The organization is set to host its annual Treasures of Christmas gala fundraiser this Saturday at the Great Canadian Casino on United Boulevard.
The fundraiser is essential to keep the non-profit afloat, explained the organization’s executive director Jackie Gorton.
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“We would not be able to provide free support services and our compassionate care in the hospice without donations,” she said.
In addiction to hospice care, Crossroads also provides grief counselling.
“There are often circumstances where people really do need support,” she said.
Crossroads has two support streams — one for people from 13 to 29, and another for those 29 and older. They offer both one-on-one support sessions for people and support groups for folks who have lost someone “around a similar thing” (such as an overdose).
Crossroads also organization provides 10 hospice beds in partnership with Fraser Health, where folks can live out their remaining days with wraparound care for the patient and their family. Gorton said they not only provide companionship, but also have pet therapy, art therapy, music, and respite care for families.
“We like to say it is putting life in days, and days in life,” said Gorton.
Saturday’s event is set to include a diamond ring raffle as well as a silent auction, where attendees can bid on things like WestJet tickets, a three course dinner for eight, and two Taylor Swift Tickets.
