Quesnel & District Hospice Palliative Care Association

08/07/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO)'s June 2025 report highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but underrecognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Download the report and explore the ways that you and your communities can be involved in reaching out to care for others in Quesnel.

This landmark report from the WHO Commission on Social Connection highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action. It out...

06/24/2025

With gratitude to CBC Radio we share "What Can a Widow Be?
The poet Molly Peacock turned to her art after the death of her husband. Alisa Siegel's documentary, What Can a Widow Be?, explores how Peacock found a way to not only cope but find a sense of freedom in her grief. Credit: The Widow’s Crayon Box by Molly Peacock. Copyright (c) 2024 by Molly Peacock.

https://www.cbc.ca/.../16061437-documentary-what-can...

06/23/2025

What Can a Widow Be?
The poet Molly Peacock turned to her art after the death of her husband. Alisa Siegel's documentary, What Can a Widow Be?, explores how Peacock found a way to not only cope but find a sense of freedom in her grief. Credit: The Widow’s Crayon Box by Molly Peacock. Copyright (c) 2024 by Molly Peacock.
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current/clip/16061437-documentary-what-can-widow-be
With gratitude to CBC Radio

06/23/2025

"What a window can be?"
The poet Molly Peacock turned to her art after the death of her husband. Alisa Siegel's documentary, What Can a Widow Be?, explores how Peacock found a way to not only cope but find a sense of freedom in her grief.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current/clip/16061437-documentary-what-can-widow-be

06/16/2025

Thank you St. John the Divine Anglican Church for your generous donation towards our Favorite Memories Guest Book Project.
The practical expression of your mission of "In the Spirit of Faith, Service and Community we strive to Love all that God loves." is inspiring.

06/05/2025

Peaceful places like this are only possible because the wonderful generosity of individuals, families and businesses here in Quesnel. From all of us here at Quesnel Hospice, thank you!

06/02/2025

Thank you to each hiker and helper for supporting last Saturday’s Hike for Hospice despite the rain! Our province needs it.

Thank you, Team RBC, for volunteering to help set up, operate, and take down our tent office. Many hands make the work light !

Thank you Team AUL Industrial Repairs Ltd. for hiking!

Thank you to our Quesnel Hospice Palliative Care volunteers and other helpers for your much needed presence and help at this event.

Thank you to all the hikers and donors, who make possible our contribution to those who walk the hospice palliative care journey in this wonderful Quesnel community.

To "Volunteer with Us"
https://www.qdhpca.org/become-a-volunteer

To "Donate" towards last Hike for Hospice:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/2025-quesnel-hike-for-hospice/

05/31/2025

Looking forward to seeing the Quesnel community tomorrow Saturday at 10 am at LeBourdais Park (by the baseball diamond) to hike for hospice! Bring an umbrella.

05/13/2025

Thank you to our skilled knitting volunteer who donated beautiful blankets so we can contribute to the Nazko First Nation healing fire.

05/12/2025

In this International Nurses Day, we say congratulations and a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful nurses in Quesnel who dedicate their time, energy and compassion to people in clinical settings, homes, and in the community.

The physical and spiritual care your offer through your clinical skills and you compassionate listening makes a big difference in people's lives.

May your energy, strength and compassion be renewed and may you see the fruits and positive impact of your care.

05/08/2025

Thank you so much AUL Industrial Repairs Ltd. For your generous donation to our 2025 Hike for Hospice. We look forward to seeing your team at the Hike on Saturday May 21st 10 am at LeBourdais Park!

02/14/2025

Woohoo! 👏
We have a WINNER!🏆
Congratulations Jean Reynard.
Thank you to everyone that supported this on-line 50/50. We are hoping to have another one soon!!! 🦋❤️🦋

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