Stories and News from our Community of Compassion
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 [...]
Volunteering: It’s a Joy – Carol Milner
Carol with Hospice Day Program client, Darlene For me, volunteering for Pilgrims Hospice Society as a massage therapist is all about the people. Offering a bit of comfort and a listening ear [...]
Celebrating Care and Kindness – Donna McIsaac: Coordinator, Volunteer Services
National Volunteer Week (April 7-13), is an opportunity to highlight the amazing contributions volunteers make in all walks of life. Each volunteer is an essential part of our team, appreciated every day, and Pilgrims [...]