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Hospice Wellington’s 20th Hike for Hospice raises over $70,000

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by Robin George
Hospice Wellington’s 20th Hike for Hospice raises over $70,000
From left, Daniella Alvarez, Damian Cipollini and Mackenzie Coulter hiked with about 25 members of their extended family on behalf of Alvarez’s great-great-aunt Blanca Orozco. Marta Restrepo, Orozco’s daughter, said Hospice Wellington showed Orozco love and dignity in her final days. “They took care of all of us,“ she said, and the family participated in the hike on June 2 as “a small way to give back” to Hospice. Photos by Robin George

GUELPH – About 450 hikers participated in the 20th annual Hike for Hospice in support of Hospice Wellington on June 2.

Hikers of all ages walked along trails through Guelph’s Riverside Park.

The full hike was almost five kilometres, but hikers were invited to turn back early for a shorter walk.

After the hike participants enjoyed a barbecue and dog show, where people dressed their dogs in costumes and dogs were awarded prizes based on their costume, attitude and behaviour.

Awards were also presented for the most spirited team, and teams and individuals that collected the most donations.

Donations raised through Hike for Hospice totalled at least $73,521, not including registration fees and sponsorships.

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by Robin George

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