Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas gives back with books for kids at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
The Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas will be at the second provincial location of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH) in Abbotsford this Saturday, April 25. Members of the local Rotary Club will help stock the shelves and set up the Canuck Place Family Library and school room during Rotarians At Work Day.
Cover photo from Canuck Place
The Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas recently donated $2,500 to Canuck Place to assist with the purchase of clinical resources for B.C.’s children with life-threatening illnesses and their families supported at the Abbotsford location. In addition, they will be presenting a Rotary District 5050 matching donation for $2,500 which will go towards additional library books and school resource materials.
The Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas ‘Rotarians at Work Day’ at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice – Abbotsford
DATE Saturday, April 25, 2015
LOCATION Canuck Place Children’s Hospice – Dave Lede House
32772 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC
TIME 10:00am
About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice:
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH) is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric palliative care provider. Over 560 newborns, children and teens with life-threatening illnesses and their families receive care from CPCH through outreach programs and two provincial hospice locations; Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include clinical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour phone consultation support and in-house clinical care, art and education, recreation therapy, grief and loss counselling and end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community, our talented team, and over 325 energetic volunteers we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them. www.canuckplace.org