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“Amazing to see it in person”: Kamloops teen checks out what her $19K in fundraising bought for hospice

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“Amazing to see it in person”: Kamloops teen checks out what her $19K in fundraising bought for hospice

By Dylana Kneeshaw

Jun 14, 2022 | 4:17 PM

KAMLOOPS — After Cassie McNutt raised more than $19,300 this past winter for Kamloops Hospice, she was finally able to see what her charitable efforts bought.

McNutt is a 15-year-old high school student in Kamloops, and hosts an annual charity drive for hospice — with an impressive Christmas light display at her family’s home in Dallas.

After this most recent fundraiser, Kamloops Hospice was able to purchase two patient ceiling lifts.
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‘It’s really close to home’: 15-year-old raises more than $19,000 for Kamloops Hospice

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‘It’s really close to home’: 15-year-old raises more than $19,000 for Kamloops Hospice

By Amandalina Letterio

Jan 5, 2022 | 4:17 PM

KAMLOOPS — Fifteen-year-old Cassie McNutt handed a big cheque of $19,303.00 to Kamloops Hospice Wednesday (Jan. 5) morning.

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Support for Kamloops Hospice in its time of need

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Support for Kamloops Hospice in its time of need

By Amandalina Letterio
Aug 5, 2021 | 4:55 PM

KAMLOOPS — Two local businesses are collaborating to fundraise for Kamloops Hospice.

Geisbrecht and Associates has partnered with DW Builders to host its second annual drive-thru donation event where donors can give money, gift cards, and other items posted to the hospice Facebook page.

“It was the first time I could just feel this absolute relief,” said Marilyn Geisbrecht, owner at Geisbrecht and Associates.

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Kamloops Hospice asks for Donations During National Palliative Care Week

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Kamloops Hospice asks for donations during National Hospice Palliative Care Week

By Jill Sperling

Photo by Kent Simmonds

May 4, 2020

KAMLOOPS — This week is National Hospice Palliative Care Week, and the Kamloops Hospice Association is working out a way to hold an annual fundraiser virtually.

The Hospice Association was planning to host its annual Evening to Remember fundraiser at the Coast Hotel this Saturday (May 9).

It’s the single largest fundraiser for the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home and was set to raise $170,000.  While people are no longer able to buy tickets for large gatherings, the Hospice Association is hoping people will donate instead.

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CBC Daybreak Kamloops with Shelley Joyce – April 2, 2020

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CBC Daybreak Kamloops interviews Wendy Marlow, Executive Director at Kamloops Hospice Association about new Virtual Visiting at Kamloops Hospice Association, donation requests and other changes at Hospice due to Covid-19 including Volunteer Program & Community Program Suspension, Thrift Store Closing Temporarily, Gala Cancellation and challenges with raising required funds.

Listen to the 5 minute audio recording here!