North Thompson hospice group gets grant

NEWS/ CLEARWATER — Health Minister Terry Lake today announced a $40,000 grant to the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society.

He made the announcement while attending a Victoria Day parade.

“This funding will support the work of the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society as they conduct a feasibility study to develop hospice care in the North Thompson,” said Lake.

The funding will help the society to review the need, and develop sustainable strategies, for the delivery of residential hospice services in the area. The study will also help the society and community determine a timeline for fundraising and planning.

“It is great news for the North Thompson Valley that government has provided this funding to help support hospice care in this region,” said Jean Nelson, president of the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society.

“I also thank the many volunteers and community members who have shown their dedication in working to bring hospice care to the North Thompson.”

The North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society became a registered non-profit society in 2011 to raise money and awareness around hospice care in the North Thompson Valley. It has raised $30,000 through community fundraisers like antique appraisal events and bike races.