The Last Mile

06/18/2026

🚴🏍️🏃🚶 2026 Last Mile routes are LIVE!

Whether you ride a bicycle or a motorcycle, run, walk, or cheer from the sidewalk, there's a route for everyone, and every mile supports end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

Check out all of the different routes and register today!
giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

06/17/2026

🎸 Great music, a summer evening with friends, and a chance to make a difference, what could be better?

We're thrilled to have Something Reckless back and playing live at this year's Last Mile 5k and 1-or 2-mile walk on Friday, August 14!

Whether you're joining us for the walk or run, or just coming to cheer everyone on, we'd love to see you there. And if running isn't your thing, that's okay! Come hang out, enjoy some great music, and soak up the fun community atmosphere.

Every step, and every bit of support, helps provide compassionate end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

Learn more and register: giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

06/15/2026

🎉 Big cheers for Granite City Tool Co. of Vermont for helping power the Last Mile as a sponsor!

Thanks to community partners like Granite City Tool Co. of Vermont, every mile ridden, run, and walked helps support compassionate end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

Ready to make a difference while having fun? Grab your bike, lace up your running shoes, or bring the whole family for a walk and join us August 14 & 15!

Every mile matters. Every step helps. Every gift makes an impact.

Join the movement and support this meaningful cause at giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

06/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to this amazing group of painters for raising money for the Last Mile Fund, helping provide compassionate end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families. 🧡

Your creativity, generosity, and commitment to our community are making a meaningful difference when it matters most.

Join them in supporting this important cause and help ensure comfort, dignity, and care for those facing life's final journey. Learn more and donate at: giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

🎨✨We love seeing our team come together outside of work to have some fun!

Check out these beautiful paintings created during a recent Paint & Sip fundraiser benefiting The Last Mile Fund, which supports end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a meaningful success.

Interested in supporting The Last Mile? Learn more and register for our 21st annual Last Mile Walk, Ride & Run on August 14 & 15 using the link in the comments below!

06/09/2026

There have been so many great Last Mile t-shirts over the years, and these are only a few! 👕💙 Which year's shirt was your favorite?

Don't forget to register by July 1 and you'll get a FREE 2026 Last Mile t-shirt. We think this year's design is going to be a fun one. 😎

Sign up today and support end-of-life care for Gifford's patients and their families: giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

And for a little extra bragging rights... can you guess this year's shirt color? Tell us your prediction below!

06/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Frankenburg Agency, Inc. for sponsoring the Last Mile!💛

Return sponsors like the Frankenburg Agency play a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission of supporting end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families. Their generosity helps ensure that compassionate care, comfort, and support are available when they matter most.

We are grateful for community partners who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Join us in supporting this important cause by registering today for the Last Mile walk, run, or ride on August 14 & 15. Every step, stride, and mile helps provide compassionate end-of-life care for those who need it most.
giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

06/03/2026

🚴‍♀️🌎 Happy World Bicycle Day!

What better way to celebrate than getting out for a bike ride on this beautiful day?

After your ride, be sure to register for this year's Last Mile Bicycle Ride on Saturday, August 15! Whether you prefer gravel or road riding, we've got a route for you.

Enjoy a great day of cycling, followed by a delicious BBQ lunch and exciting raffle prizes!

Gather your friends, mark your calendars, and join us for an unforgettable ride supporting end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile

06/03/2026

We 🧡 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust!

A huge thank you to Bar Harbor Bank & Trust for their generous $5,000 donation to the Last Mile, helping support compassionate end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families. 💚

We are deeply grateful for community partners like Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, whose ongoing commitment to our region helps strengthen the care and services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

You can make a difference, too! Join us on August 14 & 15 for The Last Mile Walk, Ride, or Run. Whether you participate, donate, or cheer on others, your support helps ensure that patients and families receive comfort and support when it matters most.

Learn more and register today at the link in our comments below.

06/02/2026

Our beloved quilt raffle is back for another year! 🧵

While this year's quilt will be unveiled soon, we're taking a moment to look back at some of the beautiful quilts lovingly created over the years by retired nurses Betsy Hannah and Carol Labonte in support of the Last Mile.

When you purchase a raffle ticket, you're not only entering for a chance to win a stunning handmade quilt, you’re also helping support end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

🎟️ To purchase a raffle ticket:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: (802) 728-2380
📍 Visit the Marketing Office at Gifford Medical Center, 44 South Main Street, Randolph

Thank you for helping us make every mile matter.

06/01/2026

🚴🏍️👟 Tag your Last Mile buddy!

Whether they're riding on the back of your motorcycle, tackling steep hills beside you on a bike, or encouraging you through that final mile, having a buddy can make all the difference!

Who’s your training partner, cheerleader, or adventure sidekick? Tag them below and challenge them to join you for this year’s Last Mile!

Sign up today at giffordhealthcare.org/lastmile and start training together!