Thank you to all the participants (+250), donors, supporters, volunteers and our amazing community. We had over 250 people participate in our virtual hike and together have raised over $27,000 for Hospice Palliative support in the Mountain View County. Donation, pictures and stories for Hike for Hospice will be accepted until May 20. Please use hashtag #oldshike2021 when posting pictures or stories.
Warm up Time – Dr. Jody Carrington, Flash Dance Warm up
Starting off the Hike – Kat & Liz Laurence, Bagpipes and Drums
Why Hike– Fred Belenky , What the suites mean to him.
Greetings
Harvey Walsh, President of the Olds & District Hospice Society
Earl Dreeshen, MP – Red Deer – Mountain View
Michael Muzychka, Mayor Town of Olds
Doreen Bergum, Metis Elder
Information and Live Video Streamed
Ruby Elliott, Service Coordinator
Overwater, Walk for Hospice
Mary Smith, Executive Director Hike for Hospice
Christa Duquette, Walk for Hospice
Cab K Broadcasting Hike for Hospice, Radio Hikers
Fred Belenky, Comments and Draws
Mary Smith, Executive Director wrap up
Thank you to Jim Stone and Friends for once again being the largest Fundraising individual with over $3,500 in accumulated donations.
Other top fundraising teams:
Cirque de Sore Legs: + $2,800
In Memory of Randy, Maurice & Ted:+ $1,900
MIcki Lamb & Nancy Bell Hiking for Fred:+ $1,800
Alex’s Kids:+ $1,600
Congratulations to the Raffle Prize Winners and Thank you to the Business that donated raffle prizes:
Cocoa Tree Bake Shoppe— Deb Poynter
Tammy’s Greenhouse-— Ken and Brenda Bax
CIBC – BPS $50 — Debbie Rockwell
Olds College Prize Package — Michelle Gallucci
ATB Prize Package —- Denise Maxwell
All About Cakes —- Jane and Neil Olsen
Kolbs Meats —- Jason Smith
Home Hardware Bear Buddy Chair —- Maureen Riddle
Hildebrand Prize Package — Bibianne Munksgaard
Olds Golf Course Passes — John Palardy
A Special thank you to Cab-K Broadcasting, Mountain View Publishing, Mr. Mikes, Dr. Jody Carrington, Lizzy & Kathleen, Christa Duquette, Cory Noel, Dana Overwater, Fred Belenky, our Local Government officials and last but not least our dedicated volunteers. It takes a community! and we are incredibly grateful for your contributions!!! See you for Hike 2022 and we hope to be able to gather once again in person. We are humbled by the outpouring of support and feel honored to serve our community. Thank you for “Sharing in the Care”.