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Posted 3/3/24: Creative examples of hospice fundraising
Compiled from recent news posts
- Pet Portrait Painting for Hospice: Community Hospice; Jacksonville, FL [Editor's favorite for most fun, meaningful]
- Muddy Dog Dash: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care; Dorset, United Kingdom [Editor's favorite for most creative]
- A Dance Competition With a Heartwarming Purpose: Highland Hospice; Inverness, United Kingdom
- Spring Bouquets: Niagara Hospice; Lockport, NY
- Festival of Trees: Talbot Hospice Foundation; Easton, MD
- Pancake Race: Winchester Hospice; Winchester, United Kingdom
- Swing for Compassion Golf Tournament: Hospice of the Chesapeake; Pasadena, MD
- Winter Blues Bluegrass Festival: Hospice of Crawford County, Meadville, PA
- Heroes for Hospice Race: CMH Hospice; Bolivar, MO
- Car and Truck Show: Avow Foundation; Naples, FL
Editor's Notes: These creative examples of hospice fundraising emerged in recent hospice web-based articles. While compiling a master-list is far more massive than the purposes of our newsletter, we hope these stir your hospice's imagination to support our larger hospice movement. Bonus: Check out Today's Encouragement!
Posted 9/27/24: Featured Hospice Fund Raisers - compiled by Hospice & Palliative Care Today
Compiled from numerous hospice press releases; by Joy Berger, editor; 9/26/24
As hospice and palliative care organizations wrap up summer fundraisers and move into autumn events, we have been compiling sample fundraisers, looking for themes, community engagement, success, and creativity. Typically, we post outcomes--after an event--versus promoting it prior to the event. We hope that this compilation celebrates all persons involved, and serves as a catalyst for fresh fundraising efforts. Enjoy! We welcome your thoughts on this post.
Memorial Events, "In Memory of ..." - often core to any of the other categories
• Hospice of the Western Reserve celebrates a record-breaking Walk to Remember
• Honoring friends, loved ones by walking at Hospice of Dayton
• The Celebrate A Life 5K Walk for the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
• Cedar Valley Hospice to release 1,000 butterflies at fundraiser
Galas
• Hospice of the Foothills’ annual Moonlight Magic Gala returns for its 6th year
• On the Scene: Suncoast Hospice Foundation Gala
Sports
• Credit Unions of Maui raise $38,000 at annual golf tournament to benefit Hospice Maui
• 2nd Annual Walk for Hospice raises over $60,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort
• Mighty Niagara Half Marathon & Hospice Dash 5K
• A record-breaking Hospice Cup Regatta
• Mother, daughter swim lake in support of hospice
• Reach and Row event to raise money for Volunteer Hospice
Food
• ‘Hamburgers for Hospice’ raises $1,400 for Pathways
• Barley, BBQ & Beats 2024: One great event. Five fantastic locations. - Hospice of Michigan
• HomeCare & Hospice brings the game day spirit to Batavia Down with 'Tailgate Thursday'
• Hops & Vines - Community Hospice & Health Services in Modesto, CA
Music
• 28th Annual 'Serenades of Life Doctors in Concert' to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice
• Heart & Soul 2024 - A Rockin' Good Time
• Woomblies to rock the house at annual hospice concert
• Inaugural New Braunfels singer-songwriter competition showcases love of music, gratitude for Hope Hospice
Visual Arts
• East End Hospice Box Art Auction returns for 22nd year
Auctions
• Hospice & Community Care Labor Day Auction raises record $1.1 million
• Hospice wine taste and auction raises over $273K
Fashion
• Fashion for Compassion to raise money for Victoria Hospice in October [Canada, but just a few miles from Washington state]
• Hospice of Texarkana to host 15th Annual Jeans & Bling Event
• Wilmington's 'Last Chance for White Pants': From tickets to bourbon, here's what to know
Dance
• A night with the stars: Soldout event raises nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice
• Dance Arts donates performance proceeds to HomeCare & Hospice Foundation
Car Shows
• Temple car show raises money for new local hospice house
• Car show at Bullard raises funds for Hospice
Out-of-the-Box Creativity
• Teams have fun in the mud to help raise money for nonprofit organization
• Over 140 cars take part in 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice
• Festival of Trees 2024: Supporting hospice services in Central Oregon
• [Tour of Homes] Fall House Walk planned as fundraiser for Sunset Hospice Cottage
Posted 7/21/24: NAHC-NHPCO Alliance comments on Hospice CARE Act
HomeCare; 7/16/24
The NAHC-NHPCO Alliance submitted a comment letter to the office of Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) on the discussion draft of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act (Hospice CARE Act), along with an overview and section-by-section summary. The Hospice CARE Act focuses on hospice payment reform and program integrity. The two trade organizations said they have worked closely with Blumenauer for years on these issues and are committed to continuing the dialogue to secure optimal outcomes for hospice providers and the continued delivery of quality care for patients and their families.