2008 - 2009 Calendar of Events
The Hospice Foundation conducts a number of fund raising events and special promotions each year. These events combine with a number of community sponsored activities that benefit the Hospice Foundation.
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Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale
March 2 - 7, 2009
Welcome spring with lovely mixed bouquets from Hospice Buffalo. This promotion is the largest annual fund raising event for Hospice. Presented by the Professional Florists of WNY. Bouquets are available for $ 7 at participating flower shops, corporate & school pre-sale locations, and public sites such as hospitals and downtown buildings.
If you are interested in becoming a pre-sale coordinator for your company or school call the Hospice Foundation at 686-8090.
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Hospice Buffalo Memorial Walk
May 17, 2009
A 5K (3.1 mile) walk-a-thon to pay tribute to those who are no longer with us. Friends, family and co-workers join together to walk in memory of loved ones. Registration & celebration picnic held at Erie Basin Marina. Presented by Wegmans.
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Sunflower Days
June 6 - July 5, 2008
Presented by Wilson Farms, Wilson Farms Express & Sugarcreek stores.
Donate $ 1 to show your support of Hospice in our community.
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Where Hope Lives Radiothon
July 24 & 25, 2008 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Regent Broadcasting will present a 24 hour live
Radiothon to raise awareness and support of
Hospice services in Erie County. The Radiothon
will be broadcast live on Country 106.5 WYRK.
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8th Annual Harvest Festival
A celebration of Hospice friends & family
October 3, 2008 - Presented by the Buffalo Bills
The Hospice Foundation's Harvest Festival
pays tribute to community members who avidly
support the services of The Center for Hospice &
Palliative Care. The event features wine tasting,
live and silent auctions, a sit-down dinner, an
awards ceremony, live music and dancing.
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Light-A-Life Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 6, 2008
Individuals may purchase tags & bells inscribed with
their loved ones' names which are displayed on the
tree. Gifts are $ 25, $ 50, $ 100 and $ 500. Each
year the tree is displayed at Computer Task Group's
headquarters at 800 Delaware Avenue and remains
lit throughout the month of December.
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