Third annual Light Up the Runway Walk fundraiser will be Aug. 4

July 27, 2016 · 0 Comments

Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) and Bethell Hospice Foundation invite local residents to take part in the third annual Light Up the Runway Walk to raise funds and awareness for Inglewood’s Bethell Hospice.
“This is a wonderful event and reminds us of the need for palliative care services in our community and the important work of the Bethell Hospice,” said Daphne Parsons, controller at BFC.
Monies raised through fundraising events such as Light Up the Runway Walk account for 40 per cent of the Hospice’s annual fundraising. It receives other funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the West LHIN and Central West CCAC. Last year’s walk raised almost $25,000.
“It is so inspiring to see the runway lit up with candle lights and the support of our community,” Bethell Hospice Foundation’s Fundraising Manager Julie Hymers said. “Thanks to their generosity and to the staff of the Brampton Flight Centre, we’re able to meet the growing palliative needs of local residents and deliver the best possible care.”
The Bethell Hospice is the only residential service in Caledon, Brampton, Dufferin County and Woodbridge areas that provides bereavement, grief counselling, palliative and hospice care and at no cost.
Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson will return as this year’s host, along with special guests, live music featuring jazz trio Kontakt, and giveaways. And there is surprise in the works to make walk on the runway even more fun and memorable.
Everyone is welcome, and there are many ways to get involved in this initiative. For more information, visit www.bramptonflightcentre.com/community/light-runway-walk/
To learn about the Bethell Hospice Foundation, visit www.bethellhospice.org