Hike for Hospice 2025
- Date Sun 22nd June 2025
- Location Stratford, ON
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your hiking boots for the Hike for Hospice 2025, taking place on Sunday, June 22nd in the beautiful Perth South, Perth! This uplifting event invites participants to join together in support of hospice care, whether you choose to hike at the Stratford Perth Museum or create your own hiking experience in your neighborhood, workplace, or favorite family cottage. The main festivities kick off at 10:30 AM with registration, followed by a heartfelt moment of reflection at 11:00 AM, and the group hike starts at 11:15 AM. After the hike, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, lively music, and fun activities for all ages!
This year’s event also features the Memorial Hikers' Wall, where participants can submit their personal stories to be displayed, making the event even more meaningful. Fundraising is key, as each team is encouraged to set goals, with $350 providing a day of care for a resident room. Plus, by purchasing special Hike for Hospice socks, you can contribute to the cause while helping support those in need in the community. Join us for a day filled with connection, celebration, and compassion—your steps can make a real difference in the lives of those at Rotary Hospice
This year’s event also features the Memorial Hikers' Wall, where participants can submit their personal stories to be displayed, making the event even more meaningful. Fundraising is key, as each team is encouraged to set goals, with $350 providing a day of care for a resident room. Plus, by purchasing special Hike for Hospice socks, you can contribute to the cause while helping support those in need in the community. Join us for a day filled with connection, celebration, and compassion—your steps can make a real difference in the lives of those at Rotary Hospice
Organiser's Description
*Calling All Early Birds!* All participants who register before Thursday, May 15th at midnight will be entered into a draw to win a fabulous prize!Join us at the Stratford Perth Museum on Sunday, June 22nd or choose to Hike on your Site - whether that be at a family cottage, at your workplace or in your neighbourhood - as part of this year's annual Hike for Hospice!Regardless of how, when, and where you choose to Hike, please join us at 10:30 am on Hike day for a BBQ lunch, music, games, and more! Returning this year: the Memorial Hikers' Wall. Please submit your story* to be displayed in our hospice home pre-event, and then again on event day at the venue (*please keep in mind space is limited). In addition to donating online, cash and cheque donations are also accepted! Click here to access our printable pledge form.Hike day Details:10:30 am Registration opens and pre-hike activities begin11:00 am Formal greetings & moment of reflection11:15 am Walk as a group 11:30 am BBQ lunch, music and activities for all ages12:00 pm Fundraising update12:30 pm Closing remarksHike on Your Site Details: Hike anywhere, anytime the week of June 15 - 22, 2025Set a goal for your team ($350 pays for a day of care for one resident room, keep this in mind!) Recruit your colleagues, friends, family and classmatesChallenge and compete for bragging rights! Join us on Hike day to reflect and celebrate the impact of your givingPut Your Best Foot Forward - Hike for Hospice Socks!
These fun and unique socks will be available for purchase for $10 (+ processing fee) through our Hike registration page, as well as on the day of the event. For every pair of socks purchased, three pairs will be donated to a the Stratford Connection Centre, supporting those experiencing homelessness in our community.We encourage all hikers to share your hike with us! Post your hike photos and tag @RotaryHospice on Instagram and @RotaryHospiceStratfordPerth on Facebook; we want to hear about your Hike for Hospice experience! Please know, however and whenever you choose to take your steps, your actions will have an impact on all those who will call Rotary Hospice home. There is no cost for an individual to stay at Rotary Hospice, however, there is a cost to operate our hospice home. Rotary Hospice must fundraise $350 per day, per room. Thank you for caring!
Hike for Hospice donations will be accepted up until Monday, June 30th at 11:59PM!
These fun and unique socks will be available for purchase for $10 (+ processing fee) through our Hike registration page, as well as on the day of the event. For every pair of socks purchased, three pairs will be donated to a the Stratford Connection Centre, supporting those experiencing homelessness in our community.We encourage all hikers to share your hike with us! Post your hike photos and tag @RotaryHospice on Instagram and @RotaryHospiceStratfordPerth on Facebook; we want to hear about your Hike for Hospice experience! Please know, however and whenever you choose to take your steps, your actions will have an impact on all those who will call Rotary Hospice home. There is no cost for an individual to stay at Rotary Hospice, however, there is a cost to operate our hospice home. Rotary Hospice must fundraise $350 per day, per room. Thank you for caring!
Hike for Hospice donations will be accepted up until Monday, June 30th at 11:59PM!
Hike for Hospice 2025