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Third annual Stop, Drop and Donate hospice fundraiser set for Saturday at Cascades Casino

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Third annual Stop, Drop and Donate hospice fundraiser set for Saturday at Cascades Casino

By Adam Donnelly

Jun 23, 2022 | 4:25 PM

KAMLOOPS — Each year, families from throughout the region experience the comfort of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, when they have a loved one in need of palliative care.

The pandemic has curtailed many regular fundraising activities that benefit the hospice. In response, a group of family, friends and co-workers have come together to hold the Stop, Drop and Donate fundraiser for the Kamloops Hospice Association.

“The first two years were awesome, raising just shy of $66,000,” Marilyn Giesbrecht, organizer of the Stop, Drop and Donate fundraiser says.

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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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Kamloops Hospice unveils new ‘Outlook for Peace’ building

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Kamloops Hospice unveils new ‘Outlook for Peace’ building

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By Amandalina Letterio

Oct 20, 2021 | 4:35 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Hospice Association has opened the doors to its new ‘Outlook for Peace’ building.

The idea came from a Kamloops couple, Jeff and Joan Glaicar, who spent a lot of time at hospice while they were saying goodbye to their dear friend Joanne.

“She was young. She had two children. My wife helped her children throughout the journey, which was a 10-year journey with brain cancer,” Jeff Glaicar told CFJC News.

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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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