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We are here for you...because of you. St. Hospice also provides relief and support for caregivers of those who are ill.

Joseph's Hospice provides palliative and bereavement support to hundreds of individuals and their families living in London and surrounding area. Hospice is a refuge on the journey of life that is the most difficult to imagine- a life threatening illness or the eventuality of dying.

10/10/2026

Happy Thanksgiving weekend from all of us at St. Joseph’s Hospice!

As you gather with family and friends this weekend, we hope you take a moment to enjoy the people and moments you’re most thankful for.

And if you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend a little time together, why not give thanks by giving back?

Take a walk as a family, get outside and complete your own virtual Hike for Hospice together. You can walk around your neighbourhood, a favourite trail or even around the block, every step can help make a difference.

Start a virtual fundraiser, invite your family and friends to join you or support your walk, and help raise funds for compassionate hospice care right here in London.

This Thanksgiving, give thanks for the people you love and give back to help care for others in our community.

Learn more and start your virtual Hike for Hospice today! www.sjhospicelondon.com/hike

We are so thankful for you and our community! Your support, love and

10/09/2026

Grief can make the world feel different.

The familiar things may feel unfamiliar. Some days you may feel like you’re finding your way forward, and other days, simply getting through the day can feel like enough.

There is no right way to grieve. And there is no timeline.

Moving forward doesn’t mean leaving someone behind. We carry the people we love with us, in the stories we tell, the traditions we keep, the memories that make us smile and the love that remains long after they’re gone.

If you’re grieving, please know you don’t have to carry it alone. 💚

Our Community Care & Support team is here to walk alongside you, offering support to individuals and families as they navigate grief and loss.

If you or someone you love could use some support, reach out to our Community Care & Support team. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Call 519-931-3474 or email [email protected]

10/07/2026

Looking for a reason to get outside this fall? We’ve got one.

We’d love to have you join us for Hike for Hospice and help raise funds for compassionate hospice care right here in London.

Take a 1.3 km walk around the pond at Graham Family Eco Park, enjoy the outdoors, bring your family and friends, and join in on the fun happening throughout the morning.

Every step and every dollar raised helps make a difference for people and families who need hospice care in our community.

Want to know what to expect? We’ve put together a Hiker’s Guide with everything you need to know about the day. Lots of tips to help you fundraise!

➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Head to our website to learn more, check out the Hiker’s Guide and register today!

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Graham Family Eco Park
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Come for the hike. Stay for the community. Give for Hospice.
www.sjhospicelondon.com/hike

10/05/2026

What happens when two alpacas walk into Hospice? 🦙💚

A little surprise.
A lot of laughter.
And a few moments of pure joy.

When Poet and Zee arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospice, they brought something no one quite expected to see in the hallway that day.

Staff stopped what they were doing. Volunteers came to see. Residents smiled, laughed, took pictures and simply enjoyed the moment.

For a little while, there were no appointments, no schedules and nothing that needed to be figured out.

Just two alpacas walking through Hospice.

Hospice is a place where we care deeply for people at the end of life. But it is also a place where life keeps happening.

There is room for curiosity.
For laughter.
For unexpected moments.
For joy.

And sometimes, there is even room for an alpaca named Poet and his friend Zee.

A heartfelt thank you to Thandi for bringing Poet and Zee to visit our Hospice community and giving so generously of her time and resources. Check out their page at Timbuktu Alpaca Farm

You reminded us that some of the most meaningful moments are the ones we never see coming.

And yes… we still think the world could use a little more alpaca. 🦙💚 Like this post if you agree!

10/02/2026

IT’S MORE THAN A HIKE!

Think Hike for Hospice is just a walk? Think again!

On Saturday, October 17, we’re bringing our community together at Graham Family Eco Park for a morning filled with fresh air, fun, connection and a whole lot of Hospice spirit.
Along the way, you can:

🐾 Bring your four-legged friend – dogs are welcome!
🌿 Take in the beautiful trail around the pond
💚 Walk our Memory Trail and honour someone special
📸 Stop by our photobooth get a family photo taken
🎉 Enjoy fun activities and surprises along the way
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family, everyone is welcome!

And at the heart of it all, is something that means so much to us: coming together to support compassionate hospice care in our community.

Every step helps ensure that people living with a life-limiting illness, and the families who love them, can receive the care, comfort and support they need, close to home.

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Graham Family Eco Park
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Register today and join us for a morning that’s about so much more than a walk.
www.sjhospicelondon.com/hike

09/30/2026

When someone is dying, their world may slowly become quieter.

One of the hardest things for families to understand is that changes in eating, sleeping, and communication can be a natural part of the dying process.

You may notice:

💭 They eat less.
The body no longer needs the same amount of food or fluid. It can be normal for appetite to decrease.

💭 They sleep more.
As the body slows down, a person may spend more time sleeping and may be awake for shorter periods.

💭 They withdraw.
They may talk less, lose interest in their surroundings, or spend more time inward and less engaged with the people around them.

These changes can be difficult to witness. It can feel like you're losing pieces of the person you love before they've actually gone.

But these changes don't necessarily mean they are suffering. Your presence still matters. Sitting beside them, holding their hand, talking softly, playing their favourite music, these simple acts can bring comfort even when they can't respond.

If you're unsure about what you're seeing, ask your hospice care team. You don't have to navigate the dying process alone.

At St. Joseph's Hospice, we are here to support both the person who is dying and the people who love them.

09/28/2026

Let them walk alongside you.👟

This Hike for Hospice, we’re creating a special Memory Trail to honour the people we’ve loved and lost, the people who are still very much a part of why we walk.

For $50, you can create a personalized Memory Trail Tribute Sign that will be placed along the Hike for Hospice trail.

Your sign can include:
📸 A photo of your loved one
💚 Their name
💭 A favourite quote, message or special memory

As we walk, we’ll pass these signs and remember the people who have shaped our lives. It’s a beautiful way to keep their memory close, share a little piece of who they were with our community, and let them walk alongside us.

Can’t make it to Hike for Hospice this year?

A Memory Trail Tribute Sign is a meaningful way to still be part of the day, to honour and remember your loved one while supporting Hospice and the care we provide to local families.

Want to add someone special to the Memory Trail?
Visit our Hike for Hospice page to purchase a Tribute Sign. Once selected, we’ll follow up with everything you need to send us their photo and personal message.

Let’s fill the trail with memories. 💚 Purchase on the website here;

www.sjhospicelondon.com/hike

09/25/2026

Hospice is about more than the end of life. It’s about how we care for someone through it. 💚

Recently, we cared for a woman who was affectionately known as “Snow White” to our team because of her deep love and compassion for animals.

As her final hours approached, her family gathered around her. One loved one remained by her side through the night, holding her hand as her breathing became slower and more irregular. Our hospice team was there too, quietly supporting her and her family, making sure no one had to walk through those final moments alone.

And then, in the middle of a storm, something happened that felt especially meaningful to her family.

A raccoon appeared on a branch just outside her window, looking directly into her room.
For a woman who had spent so much of her life caring deeply for animals, her family saw it as a quiet goodbye from the animal friends she loved so much.

It’s moments like these that remind us that hospice care is deeply personal.
It can be a favourite song playing softly in the background. A hand being held. Family gathered close. A familiar story being shared. A small sign at the window that brings comfort when it’s needed most.

And when the time came for her to leave hospice, our team gathered to honour her one final time, escorting her from our home with dignity and respect, while music played in her memory.

This is hospice.

It’s caring for the whole person, their stories, their relationships, their loves, their fears and the things that make them uniquely who they are.

It’s supporting families through the hardest moments, while making room for the moments that are beautiful, meaningful and entirely their own.

Because every life is different. And every goodbye should be, too.

09/21/2026

Who comes to mind when you think about why hospice matters?

Join us Saturday, October 17 at Eco Park for a morning to remember. 💚

We’re getting ready for Hike for Hospice London, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Here’s a little sneak peek at what’s waiting for you:
💚 A beautiful 1.25 km walk around a scenic pond, with a trail shaped like a heart
💚 Memory signs along the trail where you can add a photo, the name of someone you love and a special memory
💚 Meaningful activation stations along the way to pause, reflect and remember
💚 A welcoming morning filled with community, connection and so much more

Whether you’re walking in honour or memory of someone you love, supporting someone currently receiving care at St. Joseph’s Hospice, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, every step makes a difference.

Your steps help provide compassionate, specialized palliative care and support for patients and families in London and Middlesex County.

➡️ Register. Donate. Get involved. www.sjhospicelondon.com/hike

Learn more and join us at Hike for Hospice London, we’ll see you October 17! 💚

09/16/2026

These words from a family stopped us in our tracks!

“We would not fear death if we knew we would be surrounded by your kindness, compassion and comfort in our final days.”

These words, shared by a family after their loved one’s time at St. Joseph’s Hospice, are a beautiful reminder of what compassionate end-of-life care can mean and why we do what we do.

"I know this to be true; that from the moment she went into
your arms her mind became peaceful and she was able to face
the unwelcome inevitable in comfort and safety."

It’s about creating a place where people feel safe, peaceful and cared for and where families feel supported through some of life’s most difficult moments.

We are deeply grateful to families who take the time to share their stories and to those who choose to honour a loved one through a gift to hospice. 💚

Thank you for trusting us to care for the people you love.

Address

485 Windermere Road
London, ON
N5X2T1

Telephone

+15194382102

Website

https://sjhospicelondon.com/

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