Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Durham Hospice - Clarington

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“I am proud to say a much-needed residential hospice could break ground this fall, thanks to the support of Clarington Council. An extra $1.25 million is needed to begin work on the Durham Region Hospice – Clarington. On Monday, September 11, members of Council unanimously gave their initial support to a motion to provide the funds. The final vote to approve the Hospice funds will take place at the next Council meeting on Monday, September 25.

A dedicated team of volunteers has been working for years on the Clarington hospice fundraising campaign and garnered approximately $8 million in donations. However, due to escalating construction costs, $1.25 million in additional funds is still needed to build this project.

This home-like health care facility will provide care for individuals at the end of life and support for their families. It will address a gap in our current health care system in Clarington and create a community where the end of life is treated with comfort, care, and compassion.

The Municipality of Clarington has been a strong advocate and ongoing supporter of the Clarington hospice. The hospice will be built on Cobbledick Road on three acres of land donated by the Municipality. Clarington declared January 29, 2023, Durham Region Hospice-Clarington Awareness Day. Proceeds from this month’s 19th annual Clarington Golf Classic will go to support Durham Hospice – Clarington.

Photo above: Clarington proclaimed Sunday, January 29, Durham Region Hospice-Clarington Awareness Day. Mayor Adrian Foster, Councillors, Durham MPP Todd McCarthy and Durham Region Hospice board members raised the flag supporting a much-needed residential hospice in Clarington.

I want to thank the dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring this project to the brink of breaking ground. I also want to thank my fellow Council members for their compassionate and thoughtful support of this final push to build our hospice. I speak for many people when I say, I am thrilled we are about to begin this work to improve local health care for Clarington residents.”

 ~ Municipality of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster