2. Palliative Care Centre and Programming

In the circle of life, there is a defined beginning and a defined end. In between, there are millions of moments. At the instant of a diagnosis of a life-changing illness, we become acutely aware that these moments are both finite and precious. Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley (PCSBV) understands that in this transitional place, every decision is important. Our volunteers and staff surround grief with compassion, warmth, and support, so the focus can be on the moments that truly matter. Personal connection relieves suffering, loneliness, and supports grief throughout the process of dying and beyond.

We are honoured to introduce a project to build a new Centre for Palliative Care and Hospice in Canmore, Alberta. As the first such Centre serving individuals and families living in the communities of the Bow Valley, it will offer a full spectrum of compassionate palliative care services and programs, right from diagnosis and throughout the palliative and end-of-life care journey, as well as supporting the grief and loss that is experienced by all.

The PCSBV has secured a generous gift of 3.5 acres of donated land in south Canmore. Construction of a $14 million Centre for Palliative Care and Hospice is estimated to begin in 2025. The Centre will act as a hub of compassionate care and support, located within proximity of Canmore town centre and a short drive from all Bow Valley communities. It will be a nexus for the integration of care for those with life-limiting diagnosis and their families offering caregiver support, respite, and counselling programs, as well as eight residential hospice suites. The Centre will be a peaceful place of compassion throughout the palliative journey begins from the time of the diagnosis, discovering what’s important, living well, and when the time comes, dying well. And throughout, a place to work through the grief and loss that will be experienced by all. In addition to construction costs, expenses associated with program delivery are required and are estimated to be approximately $11 million dollars over three-years.

Your donation towards this needed community resource puts us that much closer to making the hospice a reality.

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