19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7

“People will spend time with their family and friends, and get moving, all while raising money in support of the Red Deer Hospice and end-of-life care in central Alberta,” Devereaux said.

“It is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, so this year our goal is to raise $60,000 in donations and pledges after expenses, all of which will stay here in Red Deer.”

Last year, they set a goal of $55,000 and ended up exceeding that with over $65,000 raised.

“Our community steps up for us every single year,” she added.

The Run/Hike, she said, started 19 years ago with approximately under a hundred participants, and now it’s grown to over 450 participants and volunteers in 2025.

So far, approximately 200 people have registered for this year’s event and have raised around $30,000.

Those interested in taking part are encouraged to register ahead of time, but they will accept walk-ups on the day of the event. Devereaux said there is a registration fee of $25 for anyone over the age of 12 years old.

People can also support the Red Deer Hospice Society by collecting pledges and fundraising on their behalf. There’s also the option of donating to one of the hikers or runners who are already registered.

The funds raised will go towards supporting resident care at the Red Deer Hospice, which could be whatever their greatest need is at the time. Devereaux said a lot of it goes to support extra comforts like home-cooked meals, baking, bereavement support, equipment, and much more.

“I think a lot of times people are choosing to support the hospice, it might be because they’ve had a personal experience here. They might have had a loved one or a friend who journeyed with us, and so a lot of the time that brings in support,” she said.

“That’s a big part of what this walk is. They come together to remember their people. That’s what makes it such a community-based event.”

To register for the event, visit reddeerhospice.com.

by Ian Gustafson

19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7

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