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Lions Homeshow and Campaign for Aboyne Rural Hospice

Ten local Lions Clubs in the area are teaming up to support Aboyne Rural Hospice. The Lions campaign “Lions for Aboyne Rural Hospice’ is a combined effort and commitment to donate $150,000 over the next years towards the purchase of equipment for the new hospice, with Lions International doubling this tremendous effort! Board Members of […]

Arthur Optmrs Donation

On May 6, 2026, the Arthur OptiMrs donated $10,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice. This incredible donation represented many hours of work by these incredible women – running events, organizing bingo nights, and so many other ways in which they contributed to both their community and our cause. Thank you Arthur OptiMrs for your kindness and […]

Donation by Elora Rockers

On February 7th, the Elora Rockers donated $5,000 in the midst of their annual tournament. L-R: Scott White, Ryan Debour, Brad Kirby, Nancy Tucker, Barb Watkins, Tom Keating, Carolyn Skimson (Aboyne Rural Hospice Advisory Committee(, Dave Alves, Dr. Alan Simpson (Board Member Aboyne Rural Hospice), Marion Morrison, Mark Wilson, Chris Wilson

Fergus Ladies Auxiliary Donation

On February 3, 2026, the Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary donated $2,000 to Aboyne Rural Hospice L-R: Celine Clarke, Ilse VanderMeulen (Director of Development), Dr. Clarissa Burke (Board Member Aboyne Rural Hospice); Janine Allan, Pat Sulston. Thank you, Fergus Legion Ladies Auxiliary, very much for your continued support!

88.7FM The River with Dr. Clarissa Burke and Carolyn Skimson

Dr. Clarissa Burke and Carolyn Skimson discuss on 88.7FM The River about the new Aboyne Rural Hospice. Dr. Burke, current member of the Board of Directors and Mrs. Skimson, chair of the Clinical Care Committee, explain the need for a new hospice to serve rural County Wellington in this interview with Chris Holden in 2023.

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