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FCHS: Quality in Living

In this video, hear from our dedicated team, volunteers, board members, and family members as they share the heart of our mission: Embracing quality in living, compassion in death, and support in bereavement for the Foothills community. Through their voices, discover what makes our hospice a place of comfort, dignity, and peace.

Register TODAY! Hike for Hospice Hustle

Hike for Hospice Hustle
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Join us for the 9th annual Foothills Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 4th supporting end-of-life care in the Foothills. NEW in 2025: Foothills Country Hospice has introduced a chipped 10K Run in addition to the chipped 5K Run, and 2K and 5K Hike.

Help us reach our fundraising goal of $80,000 by registering TODAY!

About Us! Hospice History

HOSPICE HISTORY

The Foothills Country Hospice began with the dreams & visioning efforts of some extraordinary local citizens who saw the need for a rural hospice home in the MD of Foothills.

A great deal of work went into implementing fundraising and public education plans, and it was through these efforts that the community at large became informed, engaged, and committed to the hospice project.

Through these efforts, a “Heart for Hospice” began to beat and the Foothills Country Hospice accepted its first patient on January 28, 2008.

Hike for Hospice Hustle

Sunday, May 4, 2025
10k + 5k Run / 5k + 2k Hike (Walk)
Start Time: 11:00am
Ethel Tucker Park, 15 Riverside Drive, Okotoks, AB
Wheelchair, Stroller & Dog Friendly Walk

Join us for the 9th annual Foothills Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 4th supporting end-of-life care in the Foothills.

NEW in 2025
This year, the Foothills Country Hospice has introduced a chipped 10K Run in addition to the chipped 5K Run, and 2K and 5K Hike. The 5k and 10k run routes have been carefully designed by the Sheep River Road Race team.

Help us reach our fundraising goal of $80,000 by registering today! Make a team, bring the family, or enjoy a stroll with your pup—every step you take helps make a big impact for hospice care in the Foothills.

Heartbeat of Hospice Radiothon

Foothills Country Hospice is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the Heartbeat of Hospice Radiothon in partnership with the Eagle 100.9FM, held on February 13, 2025. With the incredible generosity of the community and the support of matching donors, the event has raised over $400,000—far surpassing the initial goal of $100,000.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, volunteers, storytellers, and every individual who contributed. Your support ensures that we can continue to provide comfort, dignity, and care to those in need.

Amplifying Your Impact!

We are incredibly grateful to our generous matching donors, whose collective contributions amplified the power of every dollar raised during our Radiothon. All donations have been matched at a rate of 2.5 to 1, up to $100,000! That means for every $1 you gave, Foothills Country Hospice received 2.5 times that amount to support compassionate, end-of-life care for those who need it most.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous matching donors, whose collective support is making every donation go even further:
Doug & Susan Ramsay David & Leslie Bissett
The Family of Ed Chynoweth The Integrity Group
Brian & Debbie Miller Bob & Sandra Merkley

Additional thanks to:

Sponsors
CARSTAR Okotoks Highwood Catering Good Time Party Rentals Okotoks Ford Lincoln

 

Location Hosts Collaborators
  • Okotoks Recreation Centre
  • Safeway D’Arcy Crossing, Okotoks**
  • Save-On-Foods, Okotoks
  • Sobeys High River**
  • Sobeys Legacy, Calgary**
**Location Hosts & Sponsors

 

 


At Foothills Country Hospice Society, we want all our employees, residents, visitors, and volunteers to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are. We believe in the inherent benefits of an inclusive and diverse organization that recognizes, embraces, and values all forms of diversity.

» Read our full Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement HERE «

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