Over 27 years ago individuals in our community wanted to embrace a philosophy of hospice and palliative care.  They initiated the idea of a community-based, free-standing, 10 bed hospice in Richmond. 

 

This was based on the need for a safe and comfortable place away from the business of the hospital with the focus on “getting better”. Such a facility would be a place where there would be a gentle kind of closure and a “home away from home” for those at the end of their journeys.

 

This group of people forged a partnership between the Rotary Club of Richmond and The Salvation Army, based on a shared vision of the need for, and value of hospice care. The Provincial Government, through Vancouver Coastal Health, supported the initiative. 

 

Rotary's Role:

Members of the Rotary Club of Richmond shared a dream of building a hospice house in Richmond. This dream was fulfilled in September 2005 - 12 years of making. The Rotary Club of Richmond raised over $500,000 towards building a 10-bed Hospice House. 

 

Elizabeth Roach has arranged for a tour of the Rotary Hospice House for our members on Wednesday Sept 29th 2021.

 

Our lunch meeting will be held there (Your contribution is by donation). 

 

Rotary Hospice House

6460 No. 4 Road,

Richmond, BC V6Y 2S9

 

Please RSVP to sunayee@outlook.com to come to lunch on Sept 29th  2021 at the Rotary Hospice House!

Bridgeport Sports Club at 11660 Bridgeport Rd., Richmond.

 

8:30 am Registration

9:00 am Open Ceremony - Mayor, MP, MLA, News Press will be present.

9:15 am Group Photo

9:30 am Competition Starts

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm play for non competitive

 

Registration $20 per person.

 

Please RSVP to sunayee@outlook.com if you want to register for Competitive or Non Competitive.