A Hearts for Hospice fundraiser will be taking over the Fort Langley Community Hall this weekend in support of the Langley Hospice Society’s new 15-bed residence project.
The society has teamed up with the Fraser Valley Potters Guild for the event on Sunday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9167 Glover Rd.
Local artists will be showcasing unique pottery, where visitors can take in a display of the progress onsite of the new 15-bed Langley Hospice Residence Project, and other Langley Hospice programs and services.
When it opens, the new purpose-built hospice will provide more amenities and services than is possible at the current 10-bed facility housed in Cedar Hill and Maple Hill long term care facilities at Langley Memorial Hospital (LMH).
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The site, at 22008 52nd Ave., is located just down the hill from where LMH overlooks the community.
While the current facility provides care for about 238 patients a year, the new 15-bed hospice is expected to accommodate about 350 people annually.
Guests will receive a hand-crafted, heart-shaped ornament for every donation of $20 or more.
To donate in advance and reserve an ornament for pick-up on market day visit www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/langley-hospice-society/events/hearts-for-hospice.
- with files from Dan Ferguson.
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