The Last Mile

09/08/2026

Mark your calendar for August 20 & 21, 2027! 🗓

SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 20 & 21, 2027! 🧡

This year’s 21st annual Gifford Last Mile Ride brought 732 people together and raised more than $170,000 to support Gifford patients and families receiving end-of-life care.

As Tayo Kirchhof, Gifford’s Senior Director of Development and Community Engagement, shared, “This event is such a powerful example of what happens when a community shows up for one another.”

To everyone who ran, walked, rode, volunteered, sponsored, donated or helped make the weekend possible: thank you. Your generosity has helped the Last Mile raise nearly $2 million over 21 years!

👉 Read more about this year's impact at the link in our comments below.

08/26/2026

We’ve loved hearing all the reasons you showed up for the Last Mile.

Maybe you walked in memory of someone you love. Maybe you came out for your family, your friends, or your community. Maybe you simply wanted to be part of something that makes a difference. Whatever your “why,” you helped make a difference for Gifford patients and their families.

Together, you helped make compassionate end-of-life care possible for Gifford patients and their families. Together, you granted wishes. 🧡

Thank you for sharing your “why,” for being there, and for making every mile matter. We’re so grateful for this community.

08/21/2026

We love seeing our Gifford Medical Center teams show up for Last Mile together! Thank you for walking Team EVS!💪👟

💚 Shout-out to our incredible Environmental Services (EVS) team!

Our EVS team does so much more than keep Gifford clean and spotless, they bring compassion, kindness, and care to every interaction, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, families, and staff everyday.

And they don't stop there! This amazing team took the time to walk Last Mile together! Their teamwork and commitment to caring for others truly shines both inside and outside of Gifford.

Thank you, EVS, for all you do every day to help make Gifford a place of healing, comfort, and compassion. We are so grateful for you! 💚

08/20/2026

How can we ever say thank you enough to all of you?! 🧡

Just look at these numbers! You showed up in an incredible way for Gifford patients and their families, and your generosity will make such a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

We are beyond grateful for every donation, every share, every word of encouragement, and every person who helped make this possible. Thank you for showing up, giving back, and showing our Gifford community just how much you care. 👏

08/18/2026

🧵This may have been the year of the most quilt raffle tickets ever sold!

Congratulations to Deb Kendall, the lucky winner of this year’s gorgeous quilt! We hope you enjoy this beautiful work of art!

And a HUGE thank you to Betsy Hannah and Carol Labonte for sharing your incredible talents and creating these beautiful quilts year after year. Your generosity and craftsmanship are truly appreciated!

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and supported the raffle! 🧵✨

08/18/2026

Congratulations to our lucky winners! 🥳🎟️ And a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make this fundraiser a success.

Your support is helping us raise funds for end-of-life care for Gifford patients and their families.

We’re so grateful for our amazing community and your generosity. Thank you for making a difference!🧡

08/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Top 5K Finishers! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line! We’re so proud of all of our runners and the incredible effort you put in.

All race results can be found at 802timing.com

Way to go, everyone! 🎉🙌

08/17/2026

Saturday fun under the tent! ☀️

The BBQ was incredible! A huge thank you to our amazing Food & Nutrition Services team for keeping everyone fueled, happy, and very well fed all weekend long.

Photo credit: Janet Miller

08/17/2026

What a ride! A huge thank you to all of our amazing motorcyclists for joining us and making it such a memorable day! Your energy, support, and love for the ride helped make the day truly special.
Photo credit: Janet Miller