Stories and News from our Community of Compassion
2021 Annual & Financial Reports
2021 was the start of a new era of care for Pilgrims Hospice Society with the opening of the Roozen Family Hospice Centre — Edmonton's first free-standing, independent hospice. Download the 2021 Annual [...]
Thank you to our Donors from Mel
On behalf of all of us here at Pilgrims Hospice Society and the Roozen Family Hospice Centre, we want to send a thank you to our donors.
Dorrie’s Story
With her trademark upbeat and humorous spirit, 89-year-old Dorrie made quite the announcement during her tour of the Roozen Family Hospice Centre: “I’m not leaving, I’m coming here!” After falling [...]
The story of Lana
With sparkling blue eyes and white-blonde hair, Lana was a beautiful woman. But it was her inner light that attracted her husband, Karim. “She was a star. Just a bright [...]
Hike For Pilgrims Hospice 2022
We are so grateful to each and every one of you that participated in the Hike, donated and raised funds for Pilgrims Hospice Society. You are all truly amazing! It is because of your [...]
10 Myths about Palliative Care
1. MYTH: PALLIATIVE CARE HASTENS DEATH. Fact: Palliative care does not hasten death. It provides comfort and the best quality of life from diagnosis of an advanced [...]