Walk for Carefor Hospice Cornwall reaches fundraising goal of $30,000

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It would take a lot more than a rainstorm to stop local residents from supporting one of their favorite health care facilities.

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More than 100 people took part in the annual walk for Carefor Cornwall Hospice on Sunday afternoon along Second Street West.

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“What an amazing day,” the hospice posted on its Facebook page afterward. “What an incredible community. Thanks to everyone who hiked, helped and donated.

“You are all part of providing compassionate end-of-life care to the individuals and families who need it.

“We are very happy to say that together we have reached our goal of $30,000!”

The post also noted that as of Monday afternoon, residents could still donate at: carefor.ca/donate-cornwall-hospice.

Samantha Prevost was one of many attendees there to support a loved one receiving hospice care, in her case, her father Frank.

“This place is so amazing — everyone who works here, that volunteer here makes you feel at home, such a beautiful place,” Prevost said. “I want to support them forever: donate and volunteer for the hospice.

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“I will go through a storm to be here for them and my dad.”

Frank Prevost died at a hospice on March 9 after living with prostate cancer for over a year. His death marked the end of a legal journey that began in June 2021, including a sexual assault conviction he was appealing at the time of his death and other charges that have since been dropped.

During the trip’s opening ceremony, hospice physician Dr. Dianne Polly said the support from the city and SDG has been so generous that Cornwall Hospice serves about double the average number of patients at other hospices.

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“We have 10 beds in Cornwall Hospice providing end of life care, we are so lucky,” Polly said. “It’s not just for the community, it’s for the community.”

Polly said residents recognize this.

“People flock to events like this because they want to make sure that what was available to them is available to others,” she said. “This is how our community has always worked – we help each other.”

She said hospice serves more than palliative care, but also a temporary care home for family and friends.

“That’s the beauty of hospice, I think,” she said, thanking her fellow caregivers. “I am fortunate to work alongside the volunteers and staff every day … who make this building what it is.”

Other dignitaries who offered their best wishes and gratitude were Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan, SDSG MP Nolan Quinn and Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale.

They all noted how mutual friends David Murphy and Judy Bobka were hospice residents before their deaths.

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