February 13th, 2024

2024 Hike For Starr

2024 Hike For Starr Registration is Open Annual fundraiser returns to Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore DUBLIN, CA – Starr Hospice has opened registration for its 2024 Hike For Starr, which will take place on Saturday, May 4, at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Registration remains open through the event day, but interested parties are encouraged to sign up by April 5 to secure access to an Early Bird shirt pickup event, allowing them to skip the pickup line on hike day. Register at TheHikeForHope.com, or call (781) 832-0705 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starr Hospice […]

November 30th, 2023

Starr Hospice Merger Announcement

By the Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care, and Starr Hospice Merge to Become the Largest Independent Not-for-Profit Hospice Network in Northern California Newly combined organization aims to transform serious illness and end-of-life care with equitable access to high-quality, comprehensive, and integrated services across palliative, hospice, and home health care. LARKSPUR, SAN MATEO, DUBLIN, Calif., November 30, 2023 — By the Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care, and Starr Hospice today announced they will merge to become the largest independent not-for-profit hospice network in Northern California, uniquely positioned to provide compassionate care and impactful community services to more […]

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May 17th, 2023

2023 Hike For Starr Results

2023 Hike For Starr Exceeds Goal With $153k Raised Fundraiser benefits Starr Hospice patient care and community programs DUBLIN, CA – Despite drizzly weather, nearly 850 supporters of Starr Hospice gathered at Del Valle Regional Park on May 6 for the nonprofit organization’s signature Hike For Starr. An impressive 1,174 registrants committed to the fundraiser and helped raise $153,000 For Starr, but late-spring inclement weather deterred some families from attending the hike itself. (The 2022 event had a record-breaking 1,300 registrants and $180,000 in funds raised.) Unprecedented winter storms kept Del Valle Regional Park closed to the public for several […]

girl wearing green shirt, 2023 Hike For Starr

January 9th, 2023

2023 Hike For Starr Registration Open

For immediate release: January 9, 2023 Starr Hospice has opened registration for its 2023 Hike For Starr, which will take place on Saturday, May 6, at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Registration remains open through the event day, but interested parties are encouraged to sign up by March 31 for an event T-shirt guarantee. A limited number of event shirts are available to those who register after March 31 on a first come, first served basis. Register at TheHikeForHope.com, or call (781) 832-0705 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starr Hospice is also seeking event sponsors. Various […]

July 6th, 2022

2022 Hike For Starr Results

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 […]

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January 20th, 2021

Starr Hospice Uses Animatronic Pets to Comfort Isolated Patients

DUBLIN, CA – Starr Hospice is using animatronic pets to help lessen the impact that pandemic-related isolation has had on its patients. Joy for All Companion Pets™ by Ageless Innovation are robotic dog and cat toys designed specifically to comfort older adults in need of companionship; early studies specifically charted the benefits for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of cognitive decline. The pets are battery powered and, when stroked, become alert and make lifelike noises and small movements. With a generous donation from NorCal Minis car club, Starr Hospice was able to purchase 20 Joy For All […]

May 26th, 2020

New Art Program Benefits Starr Hospice Patients

DUBLIN, CA – Starr Hospice invites individuals from our local communities to create and/or donate existing artwork that will be distributed to hospice patients in homes and nursing facilities in the Tri-Valley area and neighboring East Bay cities. “When a person is facing the end of his or her journey on this Earth, the patient and family experience a range of emotions that vary from day to day,” says Nikki Tildesley, Starr's Manager of Volunteer Services. “Our volunteers play a significant role supporting support the patient and family in whatever ways are needed. Often, it’s just being a comforting presence […]

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May 15th, 2020

Hope Produces Town Hall Webinars

For immediate release: May 11, 2020 Starr Hospice Media Contact: Kendra Strey, cell) 925-997-0873 Join us for our free series of town hall discussions, featuring a panel of Starr's experts, on issues that matter to you right now. For all of us, this era of pandemic has created so many uncertainties and has elevated to greater heights our fears, anxieties, and concerns. In this special series, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, obtain some great information, and learn some valuable tips on how to navigate these unfamiliar waters. This free webinar series will be produced via Zoom (get a […]

June 7th, 2019

2019 Hike For Starr Raises $90K

The Starr Hospice and Home Health community returned to Livermore’s Del Valle Regional Park on May 4 for the ninth annual Hike For Starr, which raised more than $90,000 For Starr’s patient care and community services. The misty morning gave way to blue skies as more than 600 hikers and walkers hit the trails to support Starr's mission to provide exceptional, compassionate patient care in our local communities. Many participants were hiking in memory of departed loved ones and carried photos or mementos with them on the hike. Participants also could write names of loved ones on paper shoes and […]

May 24th, 2019

2019 Hope 100 Golf Marathon

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Hope 100 Golf Marathon, which will take place on September 30, 2019, at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Commencing with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m., the day involves completing 100 holes at the beautiful Valley Course, with stops along the way for course refreshments and snacks. Participation is limited to 36 golfers. The Hope 100 Golf Marathon is a unique annual event For Starr Hospice in which each golfer commits to raising $2,500, with net proceeds benefiting Hope’s patient care and grief support programs in the East Bay/Tri-Valley areas. Participants may […]

Group photo of Hope 100 Golf marathon participants

December 17th, 2018

Hope 100 Golf Marathon fundraiser a success

At the crack of dawn on October 8, twenty golfers arrived at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton ready to take on a unique challenge: to complete 100 holes of golf – in one day, and raise funds to benefit Starr Hospice. By the end of the day, the Hope 100 Golf Marathon raised nearly $70,000. Since the Hope 100 Golf Marathon was first held in 2015, the annual event has raised a total of nearly $365,000, making it one of Starr's most successful fundraisers. “I am gratified that so many dedicated people have participated in this amazing event to benefit […]

October 16th, 2018

Hope welcomes new CEO

Jennifer Hansen has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by the Starr Hospice Board of Directors. She succeeds Bob Boehm, who retired at the end of September, but will continue working in a consultative role with the organization during the transition. “Among the highly qualified candidates we considered, we found Jennifer to be the best suited person to lead our organization into the future,” says Craig Eicher, president of the Starr Hospice Board of Directors. “She has much knowledge and demonstrated successes in the hospice and home health fields, and we are confident that she will ensure that we maintain […]

The Toll Brothers holding a check for $102,188 For Starr Hospice at charity Golf Castlewood Country Club

July 9th, 2018

Toll Brothers Golf Benefit For Starr Hospice raises $102,188

The Toll Brothers Northern California Division recently raised $102,188 For Starr Hospice during their golf benefit at Castlewood Country Club in May. “Thank you to Toll Brothers for their generosity and hard work in putting on an event of this size,” says Bob Boehm, Starr Hospice CEO. “Your wonderful donation makes it possible for us to carry out our mission to provide quality care, comfort and compassion to patients and their families at life’s end.” More than 180 golfers participated in this year’s golf benefit. “Toll Brothers is thrilled and fortunate to have the opportunity to raise money for […]

June 1st, 2018

The Hike For Starr raises more than $90,000

The eighth annual Hike For Starr, a memorial hike and fundraiser For Starr Hospice, raised more than $90,000 For Starr Hospice. Held at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore on May 19, the hike is one of Starr Hospice’s major fundraising events of the year. This year, 520 hikers registered to benefit Starr Hospice, remember loved ones and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The 2018 hike was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Peter Wong who so compassionately cared For Starr Hospice’s patients and their families and led the hospice’s team for more than 32 years until he retired in 2014. […]

April 9th, 2018

Starr Hospice receives major bequest

Starr Hospice recently received a substantial gift from the Fankhauser Family Trust that includes a residence and property near downtown Livermore. A generous supporter of many charities and organizations over the years, Livermore resident Henrietta “Henri” Fankhauser felt strongly enough about hospice care to leave this significant contribution to Hope. Her brother had received hospice care and she was familiar with Starr Hospice. As a way to memorialize her brother, she named Starr Hospice in her will in the early 2000s. The gift was finalized early this year after Henri passed away in November 2017 at age 96. The property […]

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Starr Hospice Uses Animatronic Pets to Comfort Isolated Patients

New Art Program Benefits Starr Hospice Patients

Hope Produces Town Hall Webinars

2019 Hike For Starr Raises $90K

2019 Hope 100 Golf Marathon

Hope 100 Golf Marathon fundraiser a success

Hope welcomes new CEO

Toll Brothers Golf Benefit For Starr Hospice raises $102,188

The Hike For Starr raises more than $90,000

Starr Hospice receives major bequest