Victoria Hospice welcomes Michelle Atamanchuk
Meet Michelle Atamanchuck, Victoria Hospice’s new Legacy and Planned Giving Officer.
Journal group writes their way through grief
When grief and loss leave you empty handed, picking up a pen can help. That’s what Diane Scott found after losing her partner, Shelley, to cancer in June 2019. She joined Victoria Hospice’s journal writing group, which offered one way to express and explore the grief she was experiencing.
Advance Care Planning: a physician and counsellor’s perspective
April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day. We sat down with Dr. Sabrina Gustafson-Vickers, Island Health Medical Lead for Palliative Care & End of Life, and Kari Marshall, Victoria Hospice Clinical Leader of Psychosocial Services for their perspectives on advance care planning
In the Shadow of Angels: Intimate Stories from a Hospice Counsellor
A new book by retired Victoria Hospice counselllor Susan Breiddal entitled In the Shadow of Angels: Intimate Stories from a Hospice Counsellor makes the reality of death accessible through an intimate, raw, and realistic portrayal of the art of providing loving end-of-life care.
Honouring final wishes in a celebration of life and love
There are few higher expressions of love than honouring someone’s final wishes. Ashlee Elder knew her husband, Jason, wanted his celebration of life to support a cause close to both of their hearts, so she pulled out all the stops to do it.
Call for admin and event volunteers
Did you know generous donations make up half the annual Victoria Hospice budget? It takes many hands to support fundraising, and if you have time on your hands, we have a rewarding […]
Proposed new site passes Greater Victoria School Board third reading
Victoria Hospice is one step closer to expanding access to palliative end-of-life care in the community.
Hike for Hospice calls for volunteers
Among the hundreds of people who Hike for Hospice every year, you won’t find one who hasn’t been touched by someone’s end-of-life journey. That’s also true for the 50 volunteers who make everything happen behind the scenes.
Hike for Hospice 50/50 Raffle Opens
Win big while supporting compassionate care at Victoria Hospice! Tickets are now available for the 2022 Hike for Hospice 50/50 raffle.
New rapid review of end-of-life needs in the LGBTQ+ community published
A rapid review of end-of-life experiences of the LGBTQ+ community by researchers at the University of Victoria and Victoria Hospice identifies potential practice changes to better meet the needs of this population.