Stories and News from our Community of Compassion
2018 Annual & Financial Reports
At the heart of the hospice movement in Canada is compassionate end-of-life care and grief support, without the added burden of fees. Beginning January 1, 2018, Pilgrims proudly offered its programs and services free [...]
Construction Starts – A Good News Story
Almost 100 people joined us for the milestone Building Commencement Ceremony, on Monday, August 12, celebrating the construction start of the Roozen Family Hospice Centre. Garnet Clark, Pilgrims Hospice Society Board Chair, captured the [...]
Susan’s Story
My work was my life. After taking early retirement, I had no focus or routine, and my illness made it difficult for me to leave home or meet new friends. I was struggling not just [...]
25th Birthday Founders Dinner
Celebrating 25 Years of Compassionate Care Over 100 friends and supporters gathered earlier this month for an intimate dinner to celebrate the 25th Birthday of Pilgrims Hospice Society and to honour the original Founders. [...]
Benefitting the People of Edmonton
To mark CADTH’s 30th anniversary, the organization launched a new initiative – HTA Gives Back – at their annual Symposium, held in Edmonton earlier this year. Rather than purchasing thank you gifts for speakers [...]
The Hike For Pilgrims Hospice
THE HIKE FOR PILGRIMS HOSPICE, May 5, brought around 100 hikers together to remember their loved ones and enjoy some serious fun! Greased Lightnin’, Run Like the Winded and Joan’s Joggers were just some [...]