Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The sixth annual DeltaWare Systems Inc. 5K Fun Run and 3K Walk took place Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at the Atlantic Technology Centre. This well-known community event is open to both casual and avid runners and walkers. Organized by DeltaWare employees the 5K Fun Run and 3K Walk is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle in the community while also helping a local charity. All proceeds from this year’s Fun Run will go to Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care and support to persons living with or dying from a life threatening illness, and to those who are bereaved.
Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI is an Island charity that provides training to volunteers who in turn provide care and support to those living with or dying from a terminal illness. Hospice volunteers provide emotional support, sitting with the patient throughout the night or during the day when family members must work, doing small jobs around the house, writing letters, assisting with final plans, driving to appointments, etc. Basically, volunteers assist with small things essential to patient comfort, and tasks that are outside both the formal Health system and the family’s ability to provide. They also provide support to family members during and after the illness. Volunteers are present when needed and through the bereavement support and ‘aftercare’ program. Hospice volunteers may also continue to have a relationship after patient support is no longer required. Hospice services are provided free of charge and the organization receives no government funding. Funds raised through donations, memorials and fundraising activities are used to support formal training, education, advocacy programs, and workshops.
DeltaWare is extremely pleased at the participation of the community at this year's event, which proved to be the biggest turnout yet! A big thank-you to all of those that came out to support this event and and the Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI.
