Thank you, Zonta Club of Brampton-Caledon!

We are grateful to the Zonta Club of Brampton-Caledon for inviting members of the Kay Blair Hospice Board to present at their monthly meeting at the Lions Club in Brampton on February 11th. It was a pleasure to share our mission and discuss how we can work together to support our community.

Zonta International is dedicated to empowering women and young girls by advocating for equality, education, and human rights—values that align with our commitment to compassionate and inclusive care. We truly appreciate their interest in supporting Kay Blair Hospice and look forward to future collaborations!

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On behalf of Kay Blair Hospice, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Gary Mistak from the Healing Cycle Foundation for presenting this year’s 2024 Healing Cycle Cheque to Candace Barone, Volunteer Executive Director. Your generous support makes a profound difference towards raising money to build Brampton’s first hospice residence. Thank you for your dedication and passion!

Board members Candace Barone and Gurwinder Gill were invited to share information on Kay Blair Hospice. Thank you, Tom, Stan and the Brampton Kiwanis Club for your time and having us there! Your interest and discussions were very welcome.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who took part in today’s Healing Cycle Walk/Ride 2024, organized by The Healing Cycle Foundation. Your commitment to raising awareness and funds for Kay Blair Hospice made a profound difference. It was incredibly inspiring to see the energy and passion of each participant. A heartfelt thanks goes out to our generous sponsors and the amazing Kay Blair Hospice team for your steadfast support. Your kindness and dedication truly reflect the community spirit and compassion at the core of our work at Kay Blair Hospice. The Healing Cycle Foundation’s goal of supporting hospice palliative care and advocating for the dignity, compassion, and quality of life at the end-of-life stage aligns perfectly with our vision. Their unwavering support helps us ensure that every individual in palliative care can live each day with dignity, meaning, and hope. As we move forward, let’s remain united in our mission to bring the Kay Blair Hospice to life. Together, we are paving the way for a future where hospice palliative care is accessible to all Canadians for their end-of-life journey.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your invaluable support during today’s participation in the Ken Whalen Square Farmers Market in Brampton.

Your dedication to spreading awareness and raising funds for the Kay Blair Hospice project had a significant impact. It was truly heartening to witness everyone’s enthusiasm and commitment to our cause of building the first hospice in Brampton.

Your efforts in educating the community and engaging with visitors were instrumental in making the day a success. Special thanks are due to Mayor Patrick Brown and Councillor Paul Vincente for taking the time to show their support—it means a lot to see our local leaders backing such a vital initiative. Your generosity and hard work embody the spirit of community and compassion that defines our mission at Kay Blair Hospice. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those who will benefit from this essential facility. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your dedication and support. Let’s continue to work together towards achieving our goal of establishing the hospice and providing crucial care to those in need.

Warm regards,

Dr. Kuljit Singh Janjua (@kuljit_singh_akal_mortgages)

Vice-Chair/Treasurer
Kay Blair Hospice

Thank you Kuljit, Dolores , Angie and Renate

Our car wash fundraiser was a shining success! We raised awareness, dunked a few brave bosses (get them next year!), and enjoyed some delicious BBQ – all for a great cause!

Huge thanks to:

• Kuljit, Aneeka, Gurwinder, and all the amazing volunteers who gave their time!
• AKAL Mortgages for sponsoring this event!
• AMICA for coordinating everything!

The teamwork was incredible – from car wash attendants to street promoters, everyone played a part. This was fantastic advertising for KBH and a wonderful contribution to Brampton!

Together, we’re making a difference!

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We are celebrating a triumphant inaugural fundraiser – a High Tea and Silent Auction held on April 14! All proceeds will go towards building Brampton’s first hospice – the Kay Blair Hospice (KBH).

On behalf of the KBH Board of Directors, we are extremely grateful for the overwhelming support that helped us raise close to $20K at our almost sold-out High Tea and Silent Auction event attended by 70 guests. Not bad for our first event and that, too, was entirely volunteer-run!

In one of the fast-growing and diverse cities in Canada, Brampton now has a population of approximately 880K. According to hospice standards, we should have at least 56 hospice beds; sadly, we have none. 100% of Brampton’s end-of-life residents have to go outside the city for a hospice bed and care.

Our heartfelt appreciation to Mayor Patrick Brown, Councillors Paul Vicente and Navjit Kaur Brar, our dedicated core committee, and our generous sponsors, including Brampton Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial, GWD Professional Planners, Meena Karunaker Right at Home Canada, and Per Homer with Cl Assante Wealth Management. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge our gracious host and sponsor, Pauline Wainright, from the Meadowvale Cemetery and Funeral Home.

A big shoutout to all who came including Professor Yew Thong from Toronto Metropolitan University, Harinder Malhi from Sheridan College, Indus Community Services, Rotary Club of Brampton, and countless others. We are excited for the future and the fundraising endeavors ahead! We already have the land generously donated by the Mayor and the City Council. Now we need your help to build.

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Thanks to the Fundraising Committee member Sandeep Dhupar, KBH had the opportunity to present close to 80 representatives of seniors’ organizations at their monthly meeting. Information about KBH and the ask for donations and volunteer involvement was well received.

November 27 2023 was Guru Nanak Dev Jo’s birthday. Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism. Thanks to Fundraising Committee member Cllr Navjeet Brar, we were able to organize a booth/display at a busy Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship) to share information about KBH in Punjabi to many of the individuals and families that visited the Gurdwara to pay their respects. News of the hospice being built in Brampton was very well received. Kuljit Singh (Board member), Gurwinder Gill (Board member) and Manpreet Kaur (Fundraising Committee member) were available for several hours to speak to the public at the Gurdwara.

surpassed all expectations and became an astounding success, attracting a tremendous crowd of thousands, even in the freezing cold weather. The event featured captivating entertainment and a breathtaking fireworks display, creating a truly memorable experience for all attendees.

At the festival, KBH board members Kuljit S. Janjua and Gurwinder Gill and Executive director, Candace Barone, actively engaged with visitors at the KBH booth, distributing informative brochures about hospice care and passionately explaining the exciting news about KBH, the first hospice residence being constructed in Brampton.

A special acknowledgment goes to Mayor Patrick Brown and the city council for their unwavering support, including the generous donation of land at Sesquicentennial Park. With their backing, the vision of KBH is rapidly becoming a reality.

witnessed a remarkable turnout with approximately 50 leaders from diverse organizations in attendance.

Attendees included board members Per Homer and Gurwinder Gill, who represented KBH. They had the opportunity to speak to all attendees to and share insightful updates on the progress of KBH, along with its commendable fundraising and outreach campaign.

The Healing Cycle Foundation funds and empowers the hospice palliative care community and champions the right of all Canadians to dignity, compassion and quality in end-of-life care.

We’re thrilled to host our 19th Annual live ride on September 24th 2023! whether you’re a novice or experienced cyclist, join us in making a difference for hospice palliative care in Ontario. Additionally, throughout the entire month of september, participate in our 30-day virtual challenges. get ready for a transformative journey like no other.

The Healing Cycle Foundation funds and empowers the hospice palliative care community and champions the right of all Canadians to dignity, compassion and quality in end-of-life care.

Join us this fall as we declare September #HealingCycleMonth. This year, The Healing Cycle brings back our live, in-person cycling event and 5km walk. Additionally, you can choose the virtual challenge, where participants are invited to complete their Riding, Walking, Running or whatever and their fundraising goal over the course of the month of September.