Fundraising Goal $60,000
We are excited to be back for the 2nd year at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
This stunning spot, with its serene beauty and amazing trails, is the perfect setting for our 17th annual Hike for Hospice Huntsville
Sunday, May 3, 2026
The Hike for Hospice is a nationwide event held by hospice and palliative care organizations across Canada on the first Sunday of May, launching
National Palliative Care Week.
This important event:
Raises awareness about hospice and palliative care
Raises funds for essential hospice programs
Provides a meaningful way to honour and remember loved ones
100% of the funds raised by Hospice Huntsville stay right here in our community.
These vital funds help ensure individuals and families facing end-of-life journeys receive compassionate support and programs at no cost.
When:
Sunday May 3, 2026
Check-in opens: 11:00 am
Hike opening: 12:15 pm
Who?
You! Whether it is a family member, friend, neighbour, co-worker or you…we will all need hospice at some point in our lives
Online Fundraising Hikers
Create your personal “Fundraising Page” & start Online Giving
For Hikers collecting cash/cheques:
Download: Hike for Hospice Registration Form – 2026
Download Hike for Hospice Paper Pledge Form – 2026
Where?
Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Click here for directions: 1002 Buck Lake Landing, Huntsville
Directions from Highway 60:
Follow Limberlost Road for 8.9km, turn right onto Buck Lake Landing. (You will see the Limberlost Forest sign on the right-hand side)
Hike for Hospice Huntsville – Event Highlights 🌲🥾
Join us for a fun and inspiring day in support of Hospice Huntsville! Along the trail and at the event site, there will be plenty to see and experience for hikers of all ages.
🎶 Live Music Along the Trails
Enjoy performances from local musicians who will be playing at various points along the hiking routes.
🐐 Meet the Goats!
Stop by and visit the adorable goats from Muskoka Goat Away — a fun experience for kids and adults alike.
🤖 Robotics Demonstration
Members of the Huntsville High School Robotics Club will be showcasing their award-winning robot and giving live demonstrations.
📸 Hiker Photo Booth
Capture the memories! A professional photographer will be on site to take photos of hiking teams and individual participants.
Choose Your Hiking Route
Participants can choose from three scenic routes, each offering beautiful views and a memorable outdoor experience.
Important Information Registration Deadline
Please register no later than April 24, 2026.
Questions?
Contact Tracy Badger, Events Coordinator at Hospice Huntsville:
📞 705-789-6878
✉️ tracy@hospicehuntsville.com
Tulips $25 per bunch
NEW this year THREE convenient pick-up locations:
Lake of Bays Garden Centre
Bullock’s Your Independent Grocer
Christmas Tyme
This year, we have a goal of selling THREE HUNDRED bunches of tulips!
🎉 We Did It, Together! 🎉
We’re beyond THRILLED to share that thanks to your incredible support, the 6th Annual Hospice Huntsville / Hunters Bay Radio Radiothon raised an amazing $80, 456 far exceeding our $54,000 goal!
💜 Thank You Hunters Bay Radio/The Bay 88.7FM.
💜Thank You Radiothon Hourly Sponsors:
Bullock’s Your Independent Grocer,
Leon’s Muskoka,
Fanotech Manufacturing Inc,
Cutting Edge Window & Door,
Tony Clement International,
Speedy Glass Huntsville
💜Thank You Matching Minute Sponsors: The Men of Grandview, Lorraine Johnston Foundation
💜 Radiothon Challengers
💜 Thank You Listeners
💜 Thank You Donors
💜 Thank You Hosts & Co-hosts
💜 Thank You Hospice Volunteers & Hunter’s Bay Radio Volunteers
💜 Thank You Live on Location venues: Your Independent Grocer , Canadian Tire
💜 Thank You Prize Donors: Algonquin Outfitters, Moose Delaney’s Sports Grill, Hayley’s Necklaces for Hospice
Your stories, your kindness, and your belief in the importance of Hospice Huntsville and end-of-life-care made all the difference. Together, we showed what’s possible when a community rallies for a cause close to the heart. 💜
The Original, The One, The Only Purple Boot Campaign!
Help Fill Our Boots!
The Purple Boot Campaign is an important source of income for Hospice Huntsville. These fabulous, symbolic purple boots can be seen at local businesses and organizations raising, not only funds, but also awareness for Hospice Huntsville.
Why Do We Need Your to Support the Purple Boot Campaign?
Annually, Hospice Huntsville must raise at least 50% or over $54,000/month, of its operating budget. Every donation we receive can continue to make a huge difference.
Questions? Would like a Purple Boot at your business?
For further information please contact tracy@hospicehuntsville.com / (705) 789-6878
Sunday May 28, 2023
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 1-171 Hutcheson Beach Rd
Between now and May 26th Auric Yoga Studio will be collecting used clothes for a clothing swap on the 28th! How it works is everyone drops off clean, gently used clothing (shoes and accessories too)
They will size and sort it all and on the 28th at 2pm those who donated get to go shopping!
To participate they are collecting donations for the Hospice Huntsville on the day of the event.
There will be refreshments and the event will be limited at 30 people. At this time we are doing women’s clothes only.
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