Hospice Services Presents 7th Annual Hike for Hospice
Hospice Services of
Lake County is excited to present the 7th annual Hike for Hospice, a fundraising and friend-raising event, on Saturday, June 11, starting at 9 a.m., at Highland Springs Park. Hikers and walkers who want to participate in the hike are encouraged to pre-register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hsolcp2p , call (707) 263.6222, or register on the day of the hike. Each hiker 12 years and older is asked to donate $10 for registration, and a $25 donation qualifies hikers for a an event T-shirt.
Hikers or teams of hikers are encouraged to have family and friends sponsor their hikes by donating to Hospice Services of Lake County. Participants may invite their supporters to go online and donate on their behalf, or they may collect donations and bring them to the event as they check in to hike. Hikers will start their trek after checking in by 9 a.m. at Highland Springs Park, 3600 E. Highland Springs Road, with an anticipated end time of 10:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the picnic area near the reservoir. Hikers may choose one of four expertly marked hiking trails by trailblazer Kim Riley. Trails are one, two, three or 4.5 miles long. Hikes range from very gentle to a bit more challenging.
As hikers return, the fun continues with refreshments, lively music and awards given in categories such as “most money raised by an individual and team” and “most creatively dressed individual/team.” Creative apparel is highly encouraged.
This event is supported by many generous sponsors committed to the compassionate care provided by Hospice Services including Calpine, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lake County Tribal Health and VanDerWall Engineering. Highland Springs Park is off Highway 29 past the Lampson Field Airport. Donations from this event will support the Wings of Hope children's programs and serve the special needs of Hospice patients. For more information, to register to hike or to sponsor a hiker, go to www. lakecountyhospice.org, or email bhavrilla@lakecountyhospice.org, or call (707) 263-6222.