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Victoria Hospice News and Stories

Dec 2021 | Hospice

Tugging on our heartstrings: So long and thanks to Trace Walker

After a 34-year career as a financial analyst at Island Health, Tracey (Trace) Walker is retiring. Read about her many contributions during her 15 years at Victoria Hospice.

Elan, Susan and grandson Felix
Dec 2021 | Hospice

“With each gift, I am honouring my mom and making compassionate end-of-life care possible for families like ours.”

Elan’s mom Susan spent four days in hospice after having received a devastating cancer diagnosis just ten months earlier. Elan’s gratitude for the care her family experienced is what inspired her to join our Gifts of Gratitude Fall Giving Campaign.

Dec 2021 | Hospice

Local woman gives back with bottle drive

Zoe Clint’s parents both received end-of-life care from Victoria Hospice, and she’s giving back. "I’m usually missing my parents around this time of year, so this year I decided to do something good instead of just feeling bad about it," she told Saanich News.

Nov 2021 | Hospice

Resounding generosity: $1M legacy donation from Olga Yakimovich

Victoria Hospice is pleased to announce a $1M donation from the estate of Olga Yakimovich, a leader in the local construction industry and a beloved mother and grandmother.

Nov 2021 | Hospice

Researchers invite patient priorities for psilocybin-assisted therapy studies

A research coalition including Victoria Hospice, TheraPsil, other clinicians, and end-of-life specialists is interested in generating evidence that explores the use of psilocybin in the compassionate treatment of end-of-life emotional distress. In this PRE-research study, we want to ensure future research activities reflect patient priorities and interests.