A DREAM COMES TRUEby Paul Dalby
Jan 13, 2011
She acknowledged that The Bridge Hospice is dedicated to building the first residential hospice for Northumberland County and is committed to providing compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families. Ms Hess thanked Vicki Vannieuwenhuyze and Dianne Mechetuk in particular, for all the time and energy they have given to this great cause. Dr. Bob Henderson (Chair of the Board of The Bridge Hospice) and Martin Hare (treasurer) gratefully accepted the cheque. It is through the enthusiastic support of the corporate community, as well as individuals that The Bridge Hospice has been able to raise over $300,000 to build a residential hospice for the people of Trent Hills and Northumberland County. The Bridge Hospice purchased an acre of land on Old Hastings Road, in Warkworth, and is now working with an architect on plans for a three-bedroom residential hospice. Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2011. The hospice will be open in the fall of 2011 for patients. Dec 2, 2010  Actor Tom McCamus will be reading The Wind in the Willows at the Warkworth Town Hall, a benefit event in support of The Bridge Hospice. “What better way to bring people of all ages together for enjoyment and a good cause,” says Roy. “The Wind in the Willows is an amazing story and Tom McCamus has the ability to bring it to life in a venue that will catch the imagination of all ages. “The idea of having someone read a story that will bring joy and warm thoughts to the audience is a powerful way to add to the community spirit at this festive time of year.” The hall will be decorated in the theme of the book and McCamus will be on stage in a festive holiday motif promises Roy. Refreshments will be available at the end of the reading. The event is in support of the first residential hospice in Northumberland County, to be built next year at the corner of Old Hastings Road and County Road 25. The Bridge Hospice will serve the residents of the entire area free of charge. As well, the hospice will be co-operating with the local health care providers to ensure a seamless transition between services. The focus will be on the patient and family and about making a difficult time as comfortable as possible for everyone. The Wind in the Willows reading will be held on December 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets, adults $10, kids $5, are available at the Eclectic Mix in Warkworth or by calling Bev Roy at 705-924-9232.
Warkworth — Whether you are a novice or professional, young or “young at heart,” the countdown has begun to sign up for the sixth annual W8-Bridge Hospice Run. Founder of the race Bryce Miller, a local pharmacist and a runner himself, said the event is a “good opportunity to help the bridge hospice and get to the other side of the coin — rather than being a participant, I thought I would organize the fundraising run.” Miller, who has run in number of marathons, including in Dallas, Montreal and Ottawa, also has a personal reason for organizing and participating in the event. The event is in memory of his mother who died the age of 59 from lung cancer. Originally set up as a fundraiser for the Warkworth Service Club, the race eventually became a fundraiser for the Bridge Hospice which will provide a residential hospice serving Trent Hills and the surrounding area. Fashion show raises funds for Bridge Hospice
Girls Night Out Fashion Show organizer Bev Roy says she was “blown out of the water” by the enthusiastic 135-person audience that came out for a night of fine fashion at the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts. “I expected 60 to 80 people, but the tickets just started to fly. The place was packed. I was thrilled,” she said. |
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EMC News – Warkworth Gabriele Hess, Branch Manager for Warkworth/Hastings, RBC Royal Bank of Canada presented a cheque for $3,500 to The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth. Gabriele stated that RBC is passionate about helping our communities. 
W8-Bridge Hospice Run set for Oct. 16
Warkworth — Models strutted down the runway for a good cause last Saturday.