Hospice Wellington is on your Council Agenda for Tuesday Feb. 19th

As a resident in your Ward, I am writing to express my sincere hope that you will support Hospice Wellington ‘s request for funding on Tuesday night. I know that they need the full $1,000,000 ($200,000 each year for 5 years) which will be added to the $2,200,000 Guelph residents have already donated. This community needs hospice beds, and city support will ensure that Hospice builds their vital facility in 2008. I hope to celebrate with everyone at Hospice when we hear about your decision on Tuesday.

In addition it is perhaps important for you to know that I am a certified Therapeutic Touch practitioner and I volunteer regularly with Hospice Wellington. I have two regular “supportive health clients” in the Community and as well, am part of the support for the very active “Relax and Support” program on Wednesday afternoons . Here, Hospice clients and caregivers can come for TaiChi, Meditation and a Therapeutic Touch or Reiki session………have a cup of tea and a cookie…….and go home with a smile on their face !

I personally urge you to support this request for funding. I know we all have personal stories to tell about family members and friends who would have been able to use the services of a Hospice Centre. Perhaps you have already toured the facility which hopefully will be remodelled with the grant funding. Please support this initiative.    RK