Hometown Hoedown for Hospice sets record for attendance, raises over $78K for local programs

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CHILLIWACK – Staff with the Chilliwack Hospice Society say its 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice attracted a record number of attendees over the weekend, resulting in more than $78,000 raised to support the non-profit’s free grief and palliative care services.

According to a statement from Desmond Devnich, director of marketing and communications for the Chilliwack Hospice Society, the non-profit is celebrating the massive success of the event that was held Saturday, Apr. 11 at Evergreen Hall.

Underwritten by Century Plumbing & Heating, the featured high-energy fun, generosity and down-home country charm as sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters gathered from across the community.

Guests enjoyed a delicious barbecue dinner, games, a lively Dessert Dash, a 50-50 draw and a particularly successful online auction featuring more than 100 items generously donated by local individuals and businesses. With bidding from both event attendees and supporters across the community, the auction played a major role in this year’s record-breaking result.

“This year’s Hometown Hoedown for Hospice was a wonderful example of our community coming together in support of a cause that touches so many lives,” said Sue Knott, executive director of Chilliwack Hospice Society. “We are deeply grateful to every sponsor, donor, volunteer and guest who helped make this record-breaking evening possible.”

Chilliwack Hospice Society is thanking all of its event sponsors, auction and Dessert Dash donors, volunteers, professional service providers and community supporters for their generous support of this year’s Hometown Hoedown for Hospice.