Honouring Outstanding Hospice Volunteers
Each September, Victoria Hospice awards honorary life memberships to volunteers who have served with distinction and made significant contributions to our organization. We extend our sincere congratulations and gratitude to these exemplary Hospice volunteers: Sheridan Cooper, Maureen O’Neill, and Kimberly Smit.
Victoria Hospice Releases 2020-21 Annual Report
Victoria Hospice is proud to release our Annual Report for 2020-21, highlighting the many achievements of our team over the past year.
Driven by Compassion
The Victoria Hospice Palliative Response Team (PRT) covers a lot of ground. They travel more than 35,000 km every year, providing 24-hour crisis intervention for patients and families right at home...
Victoria Hospice calls for support on the frontline of compassion
“Palliative care isn’t only about managing symptoms and making people physically comfortable. It’s about closeness and humanity. It’s about helping families through the hardest days of their lives,” says Victoria Hospice Medical Director Dr. Amy Tan.
Meeting the tsunami of grief
News from the bereavement services frontline at Victoria Hospice. When we think about the death of a loved one, most of us picture ourselves at their bedside. We want to be there with our loving presence to comfort and reassure them.
Celebrate Fashion and Compassion with Victoria Hospice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (VICTORIA – April 26, 2021) – On Sunday, May 2nd, join Victoria Hospice supporters in a gift box reveal event that celebrates fashion and compassion. Purchase of […]
A Message for our Volunteers
Read more about how our amazing volunteers are staying connected and the sharing of a very special message for them.
Island Hospices Step Forward to Start Conversation on Advance Care Planning
Ensuring our wishes and values for our future health care starts simply, with a conversation. On Friday, April 16th, the Vancouver Island Federation of Hospices (VIFOH) will host experts from across Vancouver Island to help individuals take the first step in Advance Care Planning.
On point: stylish gift boxes support Victoria Hospice and local merchants
Fashion-forward Victoria Hospice supporters know compassion never goes out of style. With end-of-life care needs magnified by the pandemic, it’s more important than ever before.
A daughter honours parents through a legacy of compassionate care
Written by Gayle Wigmore My parents, Grace and Bill Wigmore, were great supporters of Victoria Hospice and donated to the organization for many years. I was first introduced to Victoria […]