This morning, QSR heard from Helen Dowdall of Quinte Hospice (hospice-quinte.ca), who talked about the free services offered by this organization to those nearing death and their loved ones.
 
Quinte Hospice offers a unique form of palliative care, striving to improve the quality of life of those nearing their end.  A support service is provided where a patient and their family is matched with a volunteer, and caregivers are offered a support program where they can freely express their feelings and concerns.  After death, survivors can join groups to address their grief, and a special Rainbow Program addresses the special needs of child survivors aged four to twelve.
 
While Quinte Hospice does receive some government funding, it actively fundraises to accomplish its objectives through various events, including their April Gala, their Friend and Food Night, their curling bonspiel, and the purchase of memorial trees.  It is also always looking for capable volunteers to serve 422 clients in the Quinte region.  Thanks goes out to all those involved with the Hospice; we all know that their work will never end.