Heartland Hospice will hold a black and white semi-formal gala on May 25 at Grant Hall that will inspire through its elegance, mission and message while raising money and awareness about the organization.
The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and, during the evening, will honour six-year-old Maren Bradford. She was a charming little girl who exuded light and love and taught everyone to be kind to others and find joy in every moment.
From the hearts of the Bradford family, attendees will learn of “Mighty Maren’s” legacy and lesson that are now etched into their souls.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at SaskTix.ca or the Moose Jaw Events Centre box office. There will be live music, an inspirational program with guest speakers, hor d’oeuvres, a silent auction, an update about the organization’s capital campaign and a ticket bar.
Heartland Hospice is also holding a raffle leading up to and at the event — allowing people who can’t attend to contribute still — featuring two items that Saskatchewan artisans have created.
One item includes a 16-inch by 32-inch painting called “Hope” by community artist Laura Hamilton. The print is a limited-edition reproduction with added custom brush strokes. The other item is a MantraBand Jewelry package, including 0.925 sterling silver necklaces dipped in 18-karat gold and stainless-steel bracelets dipped in 18-karat gold. All items are lead-free, nickel-free, hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant.
Raffle tickets are $20 for one or $50 for three and are available at the gala or by visiting rafflebox.ca/raffle/hhmj. The prize draws will be made during the gala.
All funds raised from the gala and raffle will support Heartland Hospice’s goal of creating a dedicated hospice space in Moose Jaw. The hospice will be an end-of-life haven for individuals and their families supported by a circle of compassionate care.
Currently, the community has one dedicated hospice room at Pioneer Lodge, which is consistently filled. Through the Heartland Hospice Capital Campaign, the non-profit will increase that number to three hospice rooms, plus a family room, sacred space, and outdoor serenity garden.
For more information, visit Heartland Hospice’s website or its Facebook page.
