Hospice Peterborough’s Hike For Hospice event already raised over $30,000 since it started on Saturday for its one-week campaign.
Due to COVID-19 this year’s event is being held virtually and started with a live stream of the opening ceremonies. Participants are encouraged to walk, hike or bike at their convenience from Sept. 11-17.
Hike for Hospice 2021 wants to raise $40,000, 73 per cent of that goal has already been met.
Prize winners were announced for the early bird registration and the t-shirt decorating contest on Tuesday
Wednesday they will hold a day of remembrance and Thursday participants will be invited to share who they are hiking for.
The event will end on Friday with a closing ceremony.
Participants are encouraged to share their stories, photos, videos, and fundraising ideas on the Hike for Hospice Facebook page or send them to Aimée at aoreilly@hospicepeterborough.org.