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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.