Fundraising
There are several ways you can support Huron Hospice.
For more information, follow the links below or check out the events listed at the bottom of the page.
Giving is as easy as 1,2,3,4To donate by credit card, call Christopher Walker at 519-525-7352.
To make an e-transfer through your bank, our address is donations@huronhospice.ca
A donation by cheque can be mailed to Huron Hospice, 98 Shipley St., Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 or dropped off at Bender House.
Planned Giving
Candlelight Walk
Memorial Forest
No Place Like Home
Afternoon Tea Party
Butterfly Release
Mending Café
Pet Memorial
Host Your Event
Planned Giving is Strategic Giving
What are your priorities?
Ask yourself, what matters most to you? Is it family, children or grandchildren, or care for aging parents? Maybe it’s the community around you: parks, pools, and healthcare. As our population ages, end-of-life care may become a priority.
The answers to these questions define your priorities.
When your charitable gifts match your priorities, you are making strategic gifts.
Making a strategic gift could be as simple as making a bequest in your Will, or donating publicly traded securities or proceeds from an RSP, a RIF, or a life insurance policy.
First, you need to get to know us, and we need to get to know you and your priorities. We would be pleased to speak with you about the various ways we can help you make a strategic gift and achieve your priorities.
For more information, call Christopher Walker, Manager of Fund Development. 519-525-7352 chris.walker@huronhospice.ca
The Candlelight Memorial Walk
Saturday, April 11, 2026
As the sun sets in Huron County, join us for the annual Candlelight Memorial Walk at the Stanley Community Centre in Varna.
The Taylor Trail will be lit by candles, and the comforting voices of the Solace Bedside Singers will echo through the trees. We will serve complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, served during the dedication ceremony.
Donate to light a candle on the path and have your loved one’s memorial name read out during the ceremony. All proceeds support Huron Hospice.
On love, loss, and the journey of life, this is a truly special evening of remembrance.
The next Candlelight Memorial Walk will be held in early April, 2027.
(Special thanks to Conrad Kuiper for this video.)
Memorial Forest
Commemorate the life of a loved one by planting a tree.
As a tree grows over the years, it symbolizes strength, shelter, and durability. They create a place of calm and peace, a place where moments matter. People often plant trees as a living tribute and source of comfort in memory of those they have lost. In a forest, trees become homes for wildlife. In a single year, a tree will capture up to 22 kg of carbon and release oxygen.
The Memorial Forest is located behind Bender House, along the Tranquility Trail. Native tree species are planted to create a mixed forest suitable for our area. Every year, people donate to plant a tree in memory of someone special who has passed away.
You can arrange to plant a tree in memory of someone who was close to you. A tree costs $395, and payment is made in the form of a donation. Orders are due each year on August 31st. Tree donations can be made online by clicking the link below, calling Christopher Walker at 519-525-7352, or emailing chris.walker@huronhospice.ca. A tax receipt for your donation will be issued.
Trees are planted in the fall. The name of your loved one will be placed on the memorial sign at the forest's entrance. A dedication service will be held each year on the first Sunday of October at 2:00 p.m. at the forest's entrance. All are welcome to attend.
Anyone who wishes to remember a friend or loved one is welcome to participate.
TREES PLANTED IN 2025
IN MEMORY OF:
Richard Foster
Frances Evelyn Weber
Margaret Wilkin
Eleanor Holden
Ross Errington
Audrey Elizabeth Linner
TREES PLANTED IN 2024
IN MEMORY OF:
Christiane McGarrity
Mary Handle
Joan Marie Rees
Paul Ross
William Gibbons
Peter Swanson
TREES PLANTED IN 2023
IN MEMORY OF:
Mark Adam Lambe
Wayne Linington
Lorna Dickison
Isabel Kraemer
John Paul Rau
Gary Britnell
Larry Johnston
Al Ische
Joyce Fische
TREES PLANTED IN 2022
IN MEMORY OF:
Alfred Lloyd Thorsley
Tom McFarlan
Bruce Shillinglaw
Marian Hindmarsh
Anonymous
TREES PLANTED IN 2021
IN MEMORY OF:
Gerry Lobb
Fred Radley
Ken Appleby
Vaughn Hunking
Tadeusz Kluz
Terry Irwin
Sheila Brownlee
John Harris
Pearl James & Philip James
Bill Anderson
J. Floyd Campbell
Ralph & Suzanne Brunskill
TREES PLANTED IN 2020
IN MEMORY OF:
Ad Rap
Joanne Robertson
Lorna Fraser
Edward Linner
Mary Leigh Longfield (Cole)
Grace and Bill Cameron
W. Paul Elgie
Steven J. Brunskill
Jo-Anne Collins
TREES PLANTED IN 2019
IN MEMORY OF:
Lewington and Clayton Families
Irene Harris
Bertha M. McGee
Mary Leigh Longfield (nee Cole)
Claire Cox
Mel James
Jean & Frances Papernick
Joanna Christine Carroll Menzel
Anne Bosma
Tom Hogan
FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE MEMORIAL FOREST
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE ONTRIBUTED TOWARD THE START-UP COSTS OF THE MEMORIAL FOREST:
Four anonymous donors
Esther & Wayne Cantelon
George & Sharon Ebers
Dr. Roma Harris
The Keightley Family
Debra & John Marshall
Carolynn Off
Gerald & Judith Roy
Sandy & Cal Scotchmer
Bruce & Harriet Shillinglaw
Liz Borrowman & Larry Zaleski
No Place Like Home Dinner
Saturday, September 26, 2026
5:30 to 10:00 pm
At the Libro Hall, Clinton, ON.
(239 Bill Fleming Drive).
Tickets sell for $150 or $1,200 for a table of eight.
Purchase tickets by May 31, 2026, and your name will be entered into an early-bird draw. The prize is tickets for two to see the Toronto Blue Jays.
Tickets donated by Donny Rivers, Coldwell Banker.
The No Place Like Home dinner is organized and hosted by a creative group of volunteers. If you would like to join the group and have fun planning an event while doing meaningful work, contact Christopher Walker at 519-525-7352.
Don’t worry, you can learn on the job. We have all done the same.
Afternoon Tea Party
Join us for an elegant afternoon tea at Huron Hospice on Sunday, May 31!
Enjoy an assortment of teas, scones, sandwiches, and baked goods from our very own talented volunteer chefs.
Tour the beautiful hospice gardens while you socialize with friends and family.
Check out our makers’ market with unique finds from local artists.
Stop by Rose Tanyi’s booth to gain insight into your past, present, and future with a tarot card reading. (Additional fee)
We will have three seatings available and tickets will sell fast!
12:00 to 1:15 pm
1:30 to 2:45 pm
3:00 - 4:15 pm
Book your reservation today at www.huronhospice.ca/donate
The Huron Hospice Butterfly Release
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, August 30, 2026
In the garden at Bender House
The Annual Butterfly Release in the gardens at Bender House is a much-anticipated event. The butterfly is an important symbol of transformation. People will be invited to purchase a butterfly in memory of a family member, a loved one, a friend or a colleague who is no longer with us.
Stay tuned to this website for dates and details.
Mending Café
Pet Memorial
Create a lasting tribute by commemorating the life of your pet
At Huron Hospice, we understand how deeply pets touch our lives. The Pet Memorial is a special place dedicated to honouring the cherished memory of beloved animal companions who brought love, comfort, and joy into our lives.
The Pet Memorial is located within the peaceful grounds of Huron Hospice’s Bender House, beside the Memorial Forest and along the Tranquillity Trail. This serene space offers a quiet moment of reflection and remembrance.
Whether you visit to reflect, remember, or feel close once more, this memorial stands as a gentle tribute to the bonds that never fade.
We invite you to celebrate the life and memory of your cherished companion by adding their name to the Huron Hospice Pet Memorial Wall.
How to dedicate a plaque in memory of your beloved pet.
The cost of each customized plaque is $225.00, which includes a tax receipt for $200, which is the donation portion of your purchase. Plaques are 5” x 10”.
A dedication service will be held near the Memorial, on the second Sunday of June at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Huron Hospice also offers grief recovery programs, which include the loss of a pet.
To purchase a commemorative plaque for the Pet Memorial, or for any further questions regarding the program, please get in touch with Christopher Walker at chris.walker@huronhospice.ca or phone 519-525-7352. You can also complete the form by clicking the “Order Plaque” button.
Our Pets come in many forms, And we love them all.
Host Your Own Event
Financial support from our community comes in many forms. Huron Hospice is always pleased to have people host fundraising events that support our work.
Interested in hosting your own event to support end-of-life care at Huron Hospice?
Read about our third party event guidelines, and when you're ready, contact Christopher Walker for answers to your questions and to arrange your event.