Garden Tour in Support of the Carpenter Hospice
June 6, 2013 | Posted by The Rocca Sisters & AssociatesBurlington Post – June 2013
The Rocca Sisters & Associates are proud to lend our support to the Carpenter Hospice’s 4rd Annual Burlington Garden Tour. The Carpenter Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual comfort to those in palliative care within a home-like setting.
The Burlington Garden Tour will be taking place on Sunday, July 14th, 2013 from 10am until 5pm. Enjoy the beautiful sunshine by visiting the 10 spectacular gardens being showcased between the Roseland area and downtown core, each depicting the homeowners’ individual style. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased in advance as of June 14th at Cudmore’s Garden Centre (3171 Lakeshore Rd W., Oakville), Holland Park Garden Gallery (2243 Fairview St., Burlington), and Euro Style Flower Market (3015 New St., Burlington).
The Carpenter Hospice is a 10 bedroom, 7,500 square foot home built in a quiet setting in the heart of Burlington. It was built entirely from donations from local residents and businesses and opened on May 25, 2002. Since opening, the Hospice has served more than 1,500 residents ranging in age from 21 to 103 years old. The opportunity to come and live at The Carpenter Hospice is not based on financial ability and there is no user fee. The hospice is dependent on the generosity of the community and fundraising for the majority of its operation revenue. Fundraising events such as the Garden Tour ensures the facility can continue offering support to terminal patients and their family members.
The Carpenter Hospice holds a spot very near and dear to our hearts. In 2004, our Mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, and after fighting hard for five years she succumbed to the disease. The work that the Carpenter Hospice provides is invaluable to terminally ill patients and their families, providing much needed physical, emotional and mental support. We cannot speak highly enough of the members of the Carpenter Hospice and the help they provide.
In memory of our mother, we are the title sponsor of this year’s Healing for Women’s Cancer 5 & 10K Walk/Run this Saturday, June 8th at Bronte Provincial Park in support of Breast Cancer Support Services.
Click here for race registration details, as well as more information about the Carpenter Hospice Garden Tour.