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. He was an inspiration to the staff, patients and colleagues.
“The weather was perfect for hiking and being with friends and family while supporting a wonderful organization like Starr Hospice,” says Brian Kehoe, chair of the 2018 Hike For Starr Committee. “So many people helped make this event a success, and it was great to see them out on the trail.”
All of the hike’s net proceeds are used to care for more than 2,600 area residents Starr Hospice serves each year.
“As a community-based, non-profit agency, Starr Hospice relies on the generosity of community members to provide quality end-of-life care, home health care, grief support and community education,” says Bob Boehm, Starr Hospice CEO. “We are grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Hike For Starr.”
Starr Hospice recognizes the Hike For Starr leading corporate sponsors and the top team and individual fundraisers for their noteworthy support.
Graham Hitch-Jess E. Spencer Mortuary
First Place, $2,708 Raised – Team Roger – Angie Birdwell Royers, Team Captain
Second Place, $2,199 Raised – California Business Technology – Heidi Hall, Team Captain
Third Place, $1,986 Raised – Revelli Team Starr – Joanne Revelli, Team Captain
First Place, $1,670 Raised – Angie Birdwell Royers
Second Place, $969 Raised – Joanne Revelli
Third Place, $540 Raised – Carlye Mecozzi
Other teams and individuals, as well as local corporate and in-kind sponsorships, can be viewed at TheHikeforHope.com.
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About Starr Hospice
For nearly 40 years, Starr Hospice has provided personalized end-of-life care to families in the Tri-Valley and surrounding communities. Included in its scope of care is hospice and home health care, bereavement and community education. As a community-led, non-profit organization, Starr Hospice offers services regardless of insurance, income status or nation of origin or religion. Staff is available 24/7. Starr Hospice is accredited by the Joint Commission, licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services and Medicare/Medi-Cal certified. Learn more at HopeHospice.com or contact us at (781) 832-0705.
