At Alberni Valley Hospice we know that grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult. Holidays and special occasions can magnify your sense of loss and mourning, making these times especially challenging.
Here are some tips that may help to make this a little easier:
Acknowledge Your T…
The third Tuesday in November marks the annual National Bereavement Day in Canada.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind our supporters of our Grief and Bereavement support services, including free individual counselling for adults. At this time, our counselling appointments are do…
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is hosting a virtual concert to honour Canadians who are experiencing grief during the pandemic.
Join them November 15th at 4pm PT for a breathtaking musical journey featuring John McDermott, Tara Shannon, and many more!
Full details on their site…
Local author and Hospice supporter, Diane Deforest Dobson, has published a new book, “Through the Eyes of a Child – A Collection of Childhood Memories”, with all proceeds going to Alberni Valley Hospice Society.
From the author:
"Fourteen (14) storytellers recounted their memories whic…
Don Ferster, owner of Jim’s Clothes Closet, has been a long-time supporter of the Alberni Valley Hospice Society and is our most treasured fundraiser.
Don is the architect of the hugely successful Black Ty Gala; a fundraising extravaganza that, for the last decade, has become the most popular …
