The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is the grateful beneficiary of a beautiful quilt that will be raffled at the annual fundraiser, Hike for Hospice, on May 5 at Mission Point Park in Davis Bay. This quilt is the creation of Anne Selder, who is a member of the Comfort Society, part of Sunshine Coast Quilters Guild supporting the creation and distribution of quilts in the community. Since its inception, the Comfort Society has provided hundreds of quilts to individuals and organizations on the Coast and sometimes further afield. Some of the recipients include Sechelt Hospital (Maternity), Sunshine Coast Hospice, Christenson Village, Totem Lodge, Shorncliffe, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and Sumac Place, as well as to community organizations for fundraising. In 2018, 396 donation quilts were made by big-hearted and talented quilters.
Anne is pleased that her quilt will benefit the Hospice Society and said, “I have very pleasant memories from when my brother was in a hospice, so I was more than thrilled to hear that you would want to use my quilt at your fundraiser. Keep up the great work that you do for our community. It not only helps the person dying but also gives such wonderful support to the families and friends who visit the hospice who interact with your volunteers and staff. Thank you!”
Raffle tickets are available at Sew Easy in Sechelt, Ambrosia Organic Living (Health Food Store) in Roberts Creek, and Seasoned Kitchen in Gibsons, and before the draw at Hike for Hospice, May 5, starting at noon at Mission Point Park. See www.coasthospice.com for more information.
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