DUBLIN, CA – The 2022 Hike For Starr on May 14 at Del Valle Regional Park broke both attendance and fundraising records with more than 1,300 registrants and over $180,000 in support raised For Starr Hospice’s patient care and community programs. The prior records were 702 hikers in 2011 and $114,758 in 2018.
Kudos to Team Myra Ann’s 75th and Carrie Damschroder, the Top Fundraising Team ($5,175) and Individual ($550), respectively.
“We deeply appreciate the support from our East Bay community, especially during these economically challenging times” says Starr's Director of Philanthropy Marc Rovetti. “Many participants join this event to honor the memory of a loved one. But a growing number of hikers have no direct connection to Starr Hospice—they’re community members who hear about our mission and our programs, and they fundraise to help support our cause. We can’t thank them enough.”
The 2023 event is tentatively planned for May 6. Registration will open in spring 2023 at TheHikeForHope.com.
Click here to watch a 5-minute video recap of the day. Videography by Iachella & Co.
Download photos here; for media use only. Photo credit: Chuck Deckert
About the Hike
The Hike For Starr is an annual fundraiser For Starr Hospice. Money raised through registrations and peer-to-peer supporting donations benefits patient care and helps keep grief support, dementia education, and family caregiver resources available to the public at no charge. The community’s participation helps Starr Hospice care for more than 2,000 East Bay neighbors each year.
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ABOUT Starr Hospice
Starr Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. HopeHospice.com. Tax ID 94-2576059. www.HopeHospice.com; (781) 832-0705.
