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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Spring 50/50 Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your chance to WIN BIG while supporting a cause close to home! \nTicket sales for the Victoria Hospice Spring 50/50 raffle sponsored by Vyta are now open and the pot is climbing rapidly! \nEvery ticket you purchase puts you in the running for an incredible cash prize and directly supports Victoria Hospice in providing compassionate end-of-life and bereavement care to individuals and families in our community. \nHow to Enter: \n\n\n\nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect your ticket package\nFeel great knowing you’re making a meaningful difference\n\nTicket sales close: May 2\, 2026 4pm \nWinning ticket drawn: May 2\, 2026 5pm \nGood luck—and happy raffling! \nChances are 1 in 3058 to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. BC GAMING EVENT LICENSE #171017. Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca. Know your limit\, play within it.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-spring-50-50-raffle/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Shred-a-thon for Hike for Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Are you planning on doing some spring cleaning? Want to get rid of old\, confidential documents? Join Hike for Hospice team\, Team WMC and RecordXpress in the parking lot of EMCO for a Shred-a-thon fundraiser in support of Victoria Hospice! \nWhen: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00am – 1:00pm \nPlace: EMCO – 3050B Leigh Rd. Langford (off Langford Parkway\, across from Starlight Stadium) \nConfidential shredding is by donation. Minimum suggested donation: $10 per box. \nBusiness and personal shredding is accepted. \n 
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/shred-a-thon-for-hike-for-hospice/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Hike for Hospice 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Hike for Hospice at beautiful Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay! This fundraising event brings our community together to raise critical funds and awareness for Victoria Hospice\, while enjoying a scenic 3.5km loop along Beach Drive to Oak Bay Marina and back. \nThere are so many ways to participate: Encourage your workplace to join the Workplace Challenge\, bring along a four-legged friend for their chance to win the “Best Dressed Dog” award\, or Hike on Your Site – wherever it works best for your schedule. Or if you’d like to volunteer\, your help is greatly appreciated! \nDon’t forget to purchase your ticket for the 50/50 draw!  Tickets are on sale now! \nRaffle sponsored by Vyta – Aging in Place Simplified \nOnsite registration\, pledge drop off and entertainment at Willows Park begins at 9 a.m.. Opening ceremonies are at 9:45 a.m.\, and the walk begins at 10 a.m. \nRegistration is OPEN. Once you register\, share your fundraising page with friends and family to help you reach your fundraising goal. You can also host fundraising events such as bottle drives\, bake sales\, jeans day and more. Need ideas? Visit our Fundraising Tips page for ways you can fundraise before the event. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to walk in memory of a friend or loved one while raising funds in support of compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice. \nHope to see you there! \nContact Debbie Greenway for more information.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/hike-for-hospice-2026/
LOCATION:Willows Park\, Willows Park\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Grief Café
DESCRIPTION:A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others. \nWhen you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story\, if you wish\, and to listen to the experience of others. \nPlease be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling. \nThere is no charge to attend\, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly\, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend\, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else. \nAlso\, this is not a drop-in event so\, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in. \nSeats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-grief-cafe-42/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Anneswer to Cancer Soccer Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The World Cup Soccer Camp’s annual Anneswer to Cancer Soccer Tournament is back\, bringing together friends\, families\, and soccer fans to support Victoria Hospice. Now in its 14th year\, this event has raised over $690\,000 to provide compassionate end-of-life care for those in need! \nThis exciting event will feature a 12-team round-robin soccer tournament\, along with plenty of fun activities for all ages\, including penalty shots\, a radar machine\, juggling contests\, cut-throat keeper — and back by popular demand…the obstacle course challenge! \nThe action kicks off at 11:00 AM at Tyndall Turf Soccer Field\, with registration for the tournament starting at 12:00 PM. It’s a day filled with fun for the whole family! \nParticipants are encouraged to raise funds by collecting pledges online or in their local community before the event. \nHere’s how you can support this amazing cause: \nSponsor: The Anneswer to Cancer team is looking for sponsors! Your logo could be featured on event t-shirts\, the event website\, and social media. Interested? Reach out to Brett at AnneswertoCancer@gmail.com. \nDonate: Can’t make it to the event? You can still support this incredible fundraiser by donating online: 2026 Anneswer to Cancer – Victoria Hospice \nVolunteer: Volunteers are essential to making this event a success. If you’d like to lend a hand\, please contact Brett
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/16682/
LOCATION:Tyndall Turf Soccer Field\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8N 3L3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Exploring Grief through Creativity Workshop: Celebrate a Life
DESCRIPTION:If you are grieving the death of a loved one\, and are inspired by art-making and creativity\, join us for an Exploring Grief through Creativity workshop. Facilitated by a Victoria Hospice Bereavement Counsellor with Expressive Arts training\, we provide a non-judgmental creative container for you to access and explore your experiences of grief through various visual art supplies. No prior “art” experience is required to participate – just a willingness and interest to try something creative. \nWhere: This is a 3 hour\, in-person workshop taking place at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre at 102-4450 Chatterton Way. \nWhen: Tuesday May 19\, 1pm-4pm \nWho: A limited number of registered participants who are bereaved following the loss of a loved one. \nFee: No cost – All art materials and some refreshments provided. \nWhat to expect: \n\nWelcome and introduction to the session theme;\nA brief demonstration of art materials and some mixed-media techniques;\nAn opportunity for creative exploration;\nA short break\, with tea/coffee and some snacks;\nPersonal reflection time;\nA group discussion and invitation to share with other participants.\n\nSpace for this workshop is limited to 8 people. Registration is required at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/exploring-grief-through-creativity-workshop-celebrate-a-life/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Workshop
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SUMMARY:Victoria Hospice Grief Café
DESCRIPTION:A grief cafe is a social gathering of people experiencing bereavement who wish to talk about their own experience and listen to the experiences of others. \nWhen you arrive at the Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, you will be greeted by one of the volunteer facilitators. You’ll be invited to choose a drink or a snack and find a seat at one of the tables. The volunteers will introduce the format of the session and provide some short prompts to help guide conversation at the tables. You’ll have an opportunity to share your own story\, if you wish\, and to listen to the experience of others. \nPlease be aware that these sessions are social in nature and not a substitute for medical care or counselling. \nThere is no charge to attend\, however seats are limited and sessions fill up quickly\, so please do not request a ticket unless you plan to attend. If you have a ticket but can’t attend\, please call and let us know (250-519-3040) so that we can offer your seat to someone else. \nAlso\, this is not a drop-in event so\, please arrive prior to the start so that you have time to settle in. \nSeats may be reserved through the EventBrite link below.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/victoria-hospice-grief-cafe-43/
LOCATION:Victoria Hospice Community Support Centre\, 102-4450 Chatterton Way\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bereavement Support Group
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SUMMARY:Oak Bay Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Hospice is honoured to partner with the Oak Bay Half Marathon—an iconic community race that brings runners and supporters together from across the region. Join us on race day to celebrate the participants\, cheer them along the course\, or support a runner who is fundraising for Victoria Hospice. \nWays to take part: \n\nCheer on the runners: Line the course on May 24 and help create an unforgettable race-day atmosphere. View the route map here \nSupport a fundraiser: Make a donation to a runner raising funds for Victoria Hospice\nVolunteer with us: Victoria Hospice is seeking a few additional volunteers to help marshal on race day. If you’re interested\, please contact Carley Gibson at 250-519-1744.
URL:https://victoriahospice.org/event/oak-bay-half-marathon/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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