Hospice Services presents seventh annual Hike for Hospice
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Hospice Services of Lake County will present the seventh annual Hike for Hospice, a fundraising and friend-raising event, on Saturday, June 11, starting at 9 a.m., at Highland Springs Park.
Hikers and walkers who want to participate in the hike are encouraged to pre-register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hsolcp2p, call 707-263.6222, or register on the day of the hike.
Each hiker 12 years and older is asked to donate $10 for registration, and a $25 donation qualifies hikers for an event T-shirt.
Hikers or teams of hikers are encouraged to have family and friends sponsor their hikes by donating to Hospice Services of Lake County.
Participants may invite their supporters to go online and donate on their behalf, or they may collect donations and bring them to the event as they check in to hike.
Hikers will start their trek after checking in by 9 a.m. at Highland Springs Park, 3600 E. Highland Springs Road, with an anticipated end time of 10:30 a.m.
Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the picnic area near the reservoir. Hikers may choose one of four expertly marked hiking trails by trailblazer Kim Riley. Trails are one, two, three or 4.5 miles long. Hikes range from very gentle to a bit more challenging.
As hikers return, the fun continues with refreshments, lively music and awards given in categories such as “most money raised by an individual and team” and “most creatively dressed individual/team.” Creative apparel is highly encouraged.
This event is supported by many generous sponsors committed to the compassionate care provided by Hospice Services including Calpine, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lake County Tribal Health, VanDerWall Engineering, Strong Financial Network, Jonas Energy Solutions, Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary and Crematory, California Exterminators Alliance, Shelly Reed/Century 21 Epic, Adventist Health Clear Lake, Lincoln Leavitt Insurance Agency Inc, Michaels Insurance Services, Sterling Mortgage, The UPS Store, Carlton Tire, Twin Pine Casino and Hotel, Lucerne Roofing Corp., Community First Credit Union, Lake Parts Inc. and Aponte Barrel Works.
Highland Springs Park is off Highway 29 past the Lampson Field Airport. Donations from this event will support the Wings of Hope children’s programs and serve the special needs of Hospice patients.
For more information, to register to hike or to sponsor a hiker, go to www.lakecountyhospice.org, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-263-6222.
Janine Smith-Citron is director of development for Hospice Services of Lake County.