Apr 24, 2019 | Event, Fundraiser, Press Releases
Hospices are residential palliative facilities dedicated to the care of patients near the end of their lives due to life-limiting illnesses, and their families. The provincial government leaves their establishment up to communities.
The Townsend Smith Foundation is looking to establish a 15,000 sq. ft. hospice with 10 beds in north Halton. Residential hospice care operates at about $500/day compared with compared with $1100-1500 for a hospital bed. Maintaining it will cost an additional $1.6 million/ year, 50% of which is to be covered by community fundraising. “This hike is a wonderful opportunity to bring awareness to the work that Townsend Smith Foundation is striving to accomplish. A hospice is so needed locally, and would bring so much value to our community. Fundraising from this event will go directly to supporting building a hospice,” says John Barrett, Board Chair.
As part of these efforts, we’re holding the second annual Hike for Hospice on Saturday May 25, 2019 at Milton Community Park. The 5 km route will wind its way through the picturesque streets of the Willmott neighbourhood. Events kick-off at 9 a.m. with registration, and family events. Walkers are invited to register online, or in person. The hike begins at 10 a.m.
The Townsend Smith Foundation is a registered charity led by a volunteer board. It was started in 2011 by the families and friends of Milton residents Ron Townsend, and Tessie Smith. For more information on the foundation visit our website: www.townsend-smith.ca
For more information contact:
Kate Holmes
Director of Development
[email protected]
Feb 14, 2019 | Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Townsend Smith Foundation Welcomes Director of Development – Kate Holmes
February 14th, 2019
The Townsend Smith Foundation proudly announces Kate Holmes as its first Director of Development. She will work alongside the Board of Directors to source land and work on a capital funding campaign that will result in the establishment, construction and operation of a ten-bed palliative care residential hospice serving clients in North Halton.
“It is imperative that we come together as a community to make this happen and I believe strongly every donation will truly make a difference,” said Holmes.
Holmes brings two decades of experience in the charitable sector to the role. She was previously with United Way Milton, where she served as Chief Executive Officer for six years. She has immense dedication to the communities in which the eventual hospice will serve, having lived in Acton and Milton. She understands the importance of compassionate end of life care and will work competently with the Board and Volunteers to make this vision a reality and meeting our goals.
John Barrett, Chair of the Board at Townsend Smith Foundation said the Board of Directors is excited to have Kate in the role. “We are delighted to have Kate join the team,” he said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the role that are simply unmatched. Her enthusiasm for the cause fills us with hope and conviction we will see this goal through to a successful conclusion.”
The Foundation is working towards a place where those who are dying receive end-of-life care in a private, comfortable home-like setting, knowing that every person’s values, beliefs and dignity are fully respected as their lives come to an end.
For more information contact Kate Holmes at 905-299-7197 or [email protected]
