Hometown Hoedown for Hospice sets record for attendance, raises over $78K for local programs

CHILLIWACK – Staff with the Chilliwack Hospice Society say its 13th annual Hometown Hoedown for Hospice attracted a record number of attendees over the weekend, resulting in more than $78,000 raised to support the non-profit’s free grief and palliative care services.

According to a statement from Desmond Devnich, director of marketing and communications for the Chilliwack Hospice Society, the non-profit is celebrating the massive success of the event that was held Saturday, Apr. 11 at Evergreen Hall.

Underwritten by Century Plumbing & Heating, the featured high-energy fun, generosity and down-home country charm as sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters gathered from across the community.

Guests enjoyed a delicious barbecue dinner, games, a lively Dessert Dash, a 50-50 draw and a particularly successful online auction featuring more than 100 items generously donated by local individuals and businesses. With bidding from both event attendees and supporters across the community, the auction played a major role in this year’s record-breaking result.