Saugeen Hospice

05/29/2026

We are accepting donations for the Saugeen Hospice Annual Garage Sale! Your donations are sold at the annual sale with the proceeds going towards Saugeen Hospice and its mission to bring compassionate end-of-life care closer to home in southern Grey and Bruce Counties and surrounding areas. See our web site for details on what we are looking for, and what we cannot accept in terms of donations. Make note of the specific drop off dates and times, and location!

https://saugeenhospice.ca/garagesale/

05/28/2026

Saugeen Hospice extends a sincere thank you to the Second Hand Rose Shop for their generous donation of $5,000 toward the build of Saugeen Hospice.

For years, Second Hand Rose Shop has supported local organizations and families throughout Bruce and Grey counties by turning donated treasures into meaningful support for the community. Through the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of donors and shoppers, they continue to make a real difference across our region.

Their contribution reflects the strength of neighbours helping
neighbours and a shared commitment to compassionate care close to home.

Thank you, Second Hand Rose Shop, for supporting the vision of
Saugeen Hospice and helping us build something truly meaningful for our community.

Picture from L to R: Marlene Ditner (SHR Volunteer), Carol Kraft (Chair, Saugeen Hospice Inc.), Patricia Morrison (Director, Saugeen Hospice Inc.), Marilyn Grubb (SHR Volunteer) and Debbie Ribey (Director, Saugeen Hospice Inc.)

05/22/2026

Thanks to the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, hikers, donors, schools, and supporters, this year’s event has raised more than $127,000, and donations are still coming in. Most hike locations saw increased participation and fundraising compared to 2025.

More hikers, more donations and alot of activity to support Saugeen Hospice.

05/20/2026

The Saugeen Hospice Garage Sale (June 12 & 13) is accepting donations of good, clean items for this year’s fundraiser. Your donated treasures can help support compassionate end-of-life care for local families and individuals.

Donation Drop-Off
June 9 & 10, 2026
Horse Palace — Agricultural Building #1
206 Durham Street, Walkerton.

Details on what items can or cannot be accepted, please check our website
www.saugeenhospice.ca/garagesale/

05/20/2026

Shop. Donate. Support Compassionate End-of-Life Care Closer to Home.
The Saugeen Hospice Annual Garage Sale brings our community together in support of compassionate end-of-life care for local individuals and families.
Join us at the Horse Palace, Agricultural Building #1 beside the arena in Walkerton for two days of bargain hunting, treasure finding, and giving back to an important local cause.
Every donation and every purchase helps support the future of Saugeen Hospice.

Details at www.saugeenhospice.ca/garagesale/

05/14/2026

We are sincerely grateful to the Cargill District Community Foundation (CDCF) for their generous donation of $7,500 to Saugeen Hospice.

The Cargill District Community Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation committed to enriching communities through charity and service, now and for future generations. Through a wide variety of local fundraising and community betterment projects, they continue to fulfill their vision of being a leader committed to charitable and community needs.

This meaningful contribution is more than a donation; it is a reflection of a shared belief in supporting compassionate care and investing in the wellbeing of our community.

On behalf of Saugeen Hospice, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Cargill District Community Foundation for their generosity, their community spirit, and their continued commitment to making a difference.

Pictured (L-R): Ken Brown, Michelle Wilhelm, Liz Fry, Bonnie Thompson, Carol Kraft, Debbie Ribey, Maurice Voisin

05/14/2026

We are deeply grateful to Kelly Fotheringham, retired Chairperson of Saugeen Hospice, for his generous donation of $5,000 made in loving memory of his wife, Sharon.

Kelly’s gift is not only a heartfelt tribute to Sharon’s life, but also a reflection of his unwavering passion and dedication to the vision and future of Saugeen Hospice. Throughout his time with Saugeen Hospice, Kelly was a driving force behind the momentum to build a hospice residence in our community. His leadership, commitment, and belief in this project have left a lasting foundation that continues to guide our work today.

Pictured with Kelly are members of the Saugeen Hospice Board of Directors (L - R): Maurice Voisin (2nd Vice Chair), Ken Brown (1st Vice Chair), Carol Kraft (Chair) and Kelly Fotheringham