Coasties, Harbour Hospice is calling on you this May!

The Hibiscus Coast’s only palliative care provider is asking for your support during its Awareness Month, running from May 1 to 31.

This vital service is there for our neighbours and loved ones in their toughest moments, and now, they need us to be there for them.

Every year, Harbour Hospice cares for over 1300 locals, but with rising demand and limited funding, they must raise millions to keep their services going.

As Amanda Fowler, Harbour Hospice’s Chief Executive, puts it, “Everyone deserves to live well until they die, and our team is dedicated to making that possible.”

Local businesses are getting behind the campaign, offering ways to contribute—from adding a dollar to your grocery bill at supermarkets to donating online.

And with a generous match for online donations up to $20,000, every dollar you give will have double the impact!

For people like Gary and Margaret, Harbour Hospice is more than just a care provider.

When Gary, diagnosed with COPD at age 69, was first referred to the hospice, he was hesitant—thinking it was only a place for the end.

But from the moment they arrived, things changed for the better.

Hospice offered respite care for Margaret, helping relieve the exhaustion of caregiving.

They even helped with practical matters, like applying for a Disabled Parking Permit and addressing a wound that wasn’t healing.

The support made life easier for both of them.

Harbour Hospice isn’t just about end-of-life care—it’s about providing peace of mind and comfort when it’s needed most.

Their 24/7 support and respite care offer families a sense of relief, knowing they don’t have to go through the toughest moments alone.

So let’s do our part, Coasties.

Every donation, no matter how small, helps keep Harbour Hospice’s doors open and their teams by the side of those who need them most.

To find out how you can support Harbour Hospice Awareness Month (1-31 May), click here.

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