Each year, the Alberni Valley Hospice Society has to work hard to raise the funds needed to operate all its programs, including its flagship palliative care facility, Ty Watson House. Because of the unique model that Ty Watson House is, operated entirely by the A.V. Hospice Society, with the medical…
(Written in 2012)
The genesis of Ty Watson House seeded in the mind of Lynn Turner some fourteen years ago. Lynne had cared for a dying friend in her home for several weeks but it was the when another friend lay dying in the hospital with little support except a daily visit from Lynn and the care o…
A series of columns have been written over the last ten years that highlighted the faces of the Alberni Valley Hospice Society. They shed light on the people who brought Hospice services to the Alberni region way back in 1982; on those who nurtured the concept of Hospice for the citizens of the Vall…
Our Light Up Hospice event has caught Port Alberni’s attention!
We’ve had teachers with classrooms of students visit us and huge numbers of neighbours and passers-by in vehicles stop by to tell us how much they love our festive display. The community is showing us your appreciation for all the…
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 decision to move ahead and produce our first Light Up Hospice event was a huge project for our society to take on - there were just so many factors to consider.
First and foremost, we wanted to create something that would be meaningful to everyone in the community. With COVID-19 negatively af…
In Port Alberni we have the great fortune to have many individuals that actively volunteer for charities and service groups that serve our community.
The Coulson Group and The San Group Present Light Up Hospice
When people think about volunteering at hospice, their thoughts automatically t…
The Coulson Group and The San Group Present Light Up Hospice
We are delighted to announce that our newest fundraising event, Light Up Hospice, is being supported by several Alberni Valley businesses and entrepreneurs.
When we first came up with the idea to decorate our community office for the h…
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…
The Coulson Group and The San Group Present Light Up Hospice
Local businessman Mike Hudson, owner of the Port Boat House, has pursued many interests in his life – a long time sports and outdoor enthusiast, university educated with a degree in Economics, attaining a Charted Accountant designat…
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…
The Coulson Group and The San Group Present Light Up Hospice
Kamal Sanghera and Suki Sanghera, owner operators of the San Group, have a long-standing history with the city of Port Alberni.
For the past 35 years, the San brothers have based a large segment of their global operations in our city a…
Our Sponsors
The Coulson Group and The San Group present Light Up Hospice
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for believing in the important work our society provides to the community and for the support they have shown towards our inaugural Light Up Hospice event.
This winter we…
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 …
