NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Festival of Remembrance for Hospice and Homecare of Reno County to benefit the Hospice House is coming up Friday, Aug. 18 at Prairie Dunes Country Club.
"We're really excited for the festival to bring our community together and help us celebrate the successes that we've had," said Hospice board member Rachel Nelson. "Also, it's important to be there for each other during some of those times of remembering our lost ones."
This one night of fun includes silent and live auctions, raffle drawings for big ticket items and even a car giveaway. There are a handful of tickets left.
"The tickets can be purchased online," said Tara Dahlstrom with Hospice. "There are just a few, though. We've had great support with sponsorship tables this year, so we don't have a lot of tickets left."
2023 marks the 12th year that Mel Hambelton Ford has pledged a vehicle donation for the event.
"All of the revenue that we make in our other programs goes toward supporting Hospice House," said Darla Wilson with Hospice. "Actually, the last several years, it's been a deficit. Costs keep going up, but our reimbursement does not go up at the same rate. It's a hole that you dig. This helps us to stay above water and continue to provide the wonderful support and services for our community."
Hospice and HomeCare serves a 50-mile radius and serves patients in their homes, care facilities, and at the Hospice House.
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