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OPlease Make A Difference By Supporting Our Yearly Hospice Campaign

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The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is launching an Annual Sponsorship Campaign. The Society was ounded ten years ago and has grown to offer a wide variety of support programs and outreach. ustainable funding is key to the Hospice’s ability to provide free essential community ser vices over the long term. This Annual Sponsorship Campaign is a great opportunity for businesses and major donors in our communities to upport the much-needed presence of the Hospice in the Columbia Valley YOU can help by choosing one of our sponsorship opportunities below

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP (GOLD PACKAGE)

• Cost $5000 yearly (tax receipt provided immediately after payment)

• 4 tickets to any Hospice event and recognition as a main sponsor

• Front and center coverage on our website

• Links to your business on our website

• Mentions on our social media platforms weekly (52 in total)

SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Cost $1000 yearly (tax receipt provided immediately after payment)

• 2 tickets to attend any Hospice event

• Coverage on website

• Mentions on our social media platforms (13 times in total throughout year)

PL ATINUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Cost $2500 yearly (tax receipt provided immediately after payment)

• 4 tickets to attend any Hospice event

• Coverage on our website

• Links to your business on our website

• Mentions on our social media bi-weekly (26 in total throughout year)

• A recognition and thank you in local paper - for September long weekend

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• Cost $500 yearly (tax receipt provided Immediately alter payment)

• 2 tickets to attend any Hospice event

• Coverage on website

• Mention on social media platforms (7 times in total throughout year)

ANY and ALL D ONATIONS under $500 are TRULY APPRECIATED and VERY MUCH NEEDED. NO AMOUNT IS TO O SMALL. All of our sponsors are so important and ver y dear to our hearts We cannot continue to provide our ser vices without the communities’ support

Although the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley provides ser vices that are an integral part of the health care system, it receives only limited provincial and municipal government funding The Society relies on community members and the business community for most of its funding

In addition, the Society organizes fundraising events, which the community enthusiastically supports

The Hospice Society is managed by an executive director and a small paid staff The board of directors is comprised of representatives of several of the communities in the Hospice’s ser vice area, which covers Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere, Wilmer, Radium Hot Springs, Edgewater, Brisco, Spillimacheen and the surrounding rural areas

The Society has established ties with the Secwepemc (Shuswap) and Ktunaxa (Akisq’nuk) First Nations and the Métis Peoples in the area and provides support when requested

Trained volunteers accompany people reaching the end of their lives in their homes or institutional settings to help ensure they continue to have the highest quality of life possible and have a chance to share their life stor y Volunteers can also keep vigil during the last hours of a person ’ s life Walking with those who have lost loved ones is equally important. Volunteers help people work through their grief through one-on-one visits or support groups

Special programs have been set up for children and youth A qualified clinical counsellor is available for people who are struggling with complicated or traumatic grief In addition, anticipator y grief programs are available to people who are anticipating the death of a loved one to help them navigate the end-of-life journey

A new program, Nav-CARE, part of a national network, was added recently This program helps adults of all ages living with chronic or life-limiting illness not only by providing consistent emotional support but also by connecting them with the community ser vices and resources they need to live a full life

Dying is a natural part of life, just as birth is Birth has its uncertainties, challenges, pain but also joy Death is the end of a life’s journey with its own uncertainties, challenges, pain but ultimately peace

That companioning support is woven into the ver y fabric of our caring community The funding received is managed ethically, effectively, and professionally The staff and volunteers are passionate about the work they do There are so many ways to give to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley either through Regular Donations, Monthly Pledges, Endowment Fund or Legacy Giving No amount is too small

For more information about the campaign or to speak to someone please call 778-526-5143, 250-688-1143 or go to www hospicesocietycv com

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HOSPICE SOCIETY OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY