Light Up a Life: In memory of Robyn McLaughlin
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
4M ago
In memory of Robyn McLaughlin1978 – 2000Shared by her sister, Dawn McLaughlin My sister, Robyn, was a smarta**… There was this legendary eyebrow incident back in high school before Prom, where she and her friend decided to give each other a makeover. Robyn volunteered to be the guinea pig for eyebrow plucking. Picture this: she ..read more
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Nora’s Story (Melanie)
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
This story was written by Melanie Kerr: When I heard Pat was going to be sharing her experience at Hospice Halifax with you, I knew I had to do the same. Ever since my mommy, Nora, died at Hospice Halifax I have been meaning to praise and share my gratitude for our experience. My mommy ..read more
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What is grief to you? Where does it live? 
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
Often times we (as a society) think of grief as a way of thinking, or something that affects our behaviour. But, have you stopped to think about the physical ways in which grief can surface? Grief can cause our bodies to enter the process of stress or physical pain, all beginning at the nervous system.  ..read more
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Hike for Hospice 8 Fundraising Tips and Tricks
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
To maximize your fundraising efforts, we’ve gathered some valuable tips and tricks that will help you go the extra mile. By implementing these strategies, you’ll inspire others and surpass your fundraising goals, ensuring a meaningful contribution to this worthy cause. 1. Be a Trend Setter: Lead the Way with Your Donation Be the catalyst for ..read more
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Cheers to Shirley
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
Our mom has been here for a few weeks now, but we still remember the moment we got the phone call that a bed was open for her – we were happy, glad, and relieved. We never thought we’d say we were happy that Mom was going to hospice, but we knew that at Hospice ..read more
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Volunteer Week at Hospice Halifax
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
Volunteer Appreciation Week is an annual week-long celebration in Canada and internationally that recognizes the important contributions that volunteers make to our communities. At Hospice Halifax, we are fortunate to have an amazing team of dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in our mission to provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and ..read more
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Q&A with The Compassionate Closet
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
At Hospice Halifax, we’re committed to supporting patients and their families during at end of life. One way we do this is through our social enterprise, The Compassionate Closet. The Compassionate Closet is a unique thrift store that not only provides affordable clothing and household items but also supports the work of Hospice Halifax. We asked ..read more
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SNEAK PEEK: Feeling the Love 2023
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
At Hospice Halifax we are passionate about bringing comfort and joy to our community. That’s why we are so excited to announce our signature event, Feeling the Love is back.  At Feeling the Love, there will be something for everyone. We will have a variety of activities, including music performances, silent auctions, games and more ..read more
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What We Are Reading, Listening to and Watching
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
What we are Reading, Watching and Listening to We believe knowledge strengthens our community. Education and awareness about end of life care options can help give patients, families, volunteers, community members, and donors peace of mind surrounding death.  Each quarter of 2023 various members of our team will be sharing any grief related content they ..read more
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Canadian Love Map Podcast
Hospice Halifax
by Shannon Farrell
5M ago
This week our team was featured on the Canadian Love Map podcast. Canadian Love Map is a podcast that shares the untold stories of discovery, loss, curiosity and love. It is hosted by Nancy Regan. On this weeks episode they discuss how Hospice Halifax’s approach to palliative or end-of-life care encompasses not just the physical ..read more
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