Bracebridge, ON — As Hospice Muskoka eyes an uncertain financial future the community is
rallying to their assistance.
The Rotary Club of Bracebridge recently announced a $20,000 donation to Hospice Muskoka,
which provides end-of-life care including grief and bereavement support, home caregiving and
more.
“Hospice Muskoka has become an integral part of healthcare in south Muskoka with its services
being particularly critical when compassion and emotional care are most needed,” says Rotary
President Don Smith.
Rotary’s donation underscores the club’s support of the compassionate care delivered by the
staff and volunteers at Hospice Muskoka, says Smith, and the difference they have made for so
many Muskoka families at end-of-life times for their loved ones.
“Rotary’s motto of ‘Service Above Self’ speaks to the importance of volunteering and using our
talents to assist others,” says Smith.
The donation comes at a time when Hospice has been visiting municipal councils in an effort to
shore up base funding.
Donations to Hospice Muskoka in 2023 are down some $311,000 versus this time last year and
Hospice is not on track to make their $1.2 million annual budget.
According to Donna Kearney, executive director of Hospice Muskoka (which operates Andy’s
House in Port Carling), if the organization can’t reach a funding agreement with the province,
they risk closing their doors.
Find out more about Hospice Muskoka and how you can help at http://www.hospicemuskoka.com