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Agenda - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20240502Town of Aurora Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Agenda Date:Thursday, May 2, 2024 Time:10 a.m. Location:Video Conference Meetings are available to the public via live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel. To participate, please visit aurora.ca/participation. Pages 1.Call to Order 2.Land Acknowledgement 3.Approval of the Agenda 4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 5.Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2024 1 That the Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2024, be received for information. 1. 6.Delegations 7.Matters for Consideration 7.1 Application from York Region Food Network; Re: Community Breakfast Program 5 That the Application from York Region Food Network; Re: Community Breakfast Program be received; and 1. That the Committee provide direction to:2. Grant the funding request; ora. Deny the funding request; orb. Defer consideration of the funding request to a futurec. meeting. 7.2 Application from Aurora Lions Club; Re: Purchase of New Barbecues and Trailer for Fundraising/Community Events 10 That the Application from Aurora Lion's Club; Re: Purchase of New Barbecues and Trailer for Fundraising/Community Events be received; and 1. That the Committee provide direction to:2. Grant the funding request; ora. Deny the funding request; orb. Defer consideration of the funding request to a future meeting. c. 7.3 Application from Hope House Community Hospice; Re: Hike for Hope 13 That the Application from Hope House Community Hospice; Re: Hike for Hope be received; and 1. That the Committee provide direction to:2. Grant the funding request; ora. Deny the funding request; orb. Defer consideration of the funding request to a future meeting. c. 7.4 Application from The Salvation Army and Northridge Community Church; Re: Community Garden 23 That the Application from The Salvation Army and Northridge Community Church; Re: Community Garden be received; and 1. That the Committee provide direction to:2. Grant the funding request; ora. Deny the funding request; orb. Defer consideration of the funding request to a future meeting. c. 8.Informational Items 9.New Business 10.Adjournment Town of Aurora Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Thursday, March 7, 2024 10 a.m. Video Conference Committee Members: Angela Covert (Chair) Michelle Black Robert Gaby Shaheen Moledina Abe Reiss (Vice Chair) Dan Winters Other Attendees: Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands, the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day, the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties of 1923. Page 1 of 26 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Thursday, March 7, 2024 2 3. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Shaheen Moledina Seconded by Dan Winters 1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of Friday, February 2, 2024, be received for information. Carried 4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 5. Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2024 Moved by Shaheen Moledina Seconded by Dan Winters 1. That the Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2024, be received for information. Carried 6. Delegations None. 7. Matters for Consideration 7.1 Application from Aurora Sports Hall of Fame; Re: Mental Health in Sport - Breaking the Stigma Initiative Moved by Dan Winters Seconded by Abe Reiss 1. That the Application from Aurora Sports Hall of Fame; Re: Mental Health in Sport - Breaking the Stigma Initiative be received; and Page 2 of 26 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Thursday, March 7, 2024 3 2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.00. Carried 7.2 Application from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York; Re: Mentoring Programs within Aurora Moved by Shaheen Moledina Seconded by Dan Winters 1. That the Application from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York; Re: Mentoring Programs within Aurora Initiative be received; and 2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.00. Carried 7.3 Application from Easter Seals Ontario; Re: Equipment Funding Program Moved by Abe Reiss Seconded by Dan Winters 1. That the Application from Easter Seals Ontario; Re: Equipment Funding Program be received; and 2. That the Committee grant the request in the amount of $5,000.00. Carried 7.4 Application from Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (Abuse Hurts); Re: Delivering Hope Program Moved by Shaheen Moledina Seconded by Abe Reiss 1. That the Application from Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (Abuse Hurts); Re: Delivering Hope Program be received; and 2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.00. Carried Page 3 of 26 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Thursday, March 7, 2024 4 7.5 Application from CHATS - Community and Home Support to Seniors; Re: Transportation Program Moved by Shaheen Moledina Seconded by Dan Winters 1. That the Application from CHATS - Community and Home Support to Seniors; Re: Transportation Program be received; and 2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.00. Carried 7.6 Application from Hill House Hospice; Re: Walk for Compassionate Care Moved by Dan Winters Seconded by Abe Reiss 1. That the Application from Hill House Hospice; Re: Walk for Compassionate Care be received; and 2. That the Committee grant the request in the amount of $5,000.00. Carried 8. Informational Items None. 9. New Business None. 10. Adjournment Moved by Shaheen Moledina Seconded by Dan Winters That the meeting be adjourned at 10:34 a.m. Carried Page 4 of 26 -RKQ:HVW:D\ $XURUD2QWDULR /*- DXURUDFD $SSOLFDWLRQWR5HFLHYH)XQGV 7KH$XURUD0D\RU¶V&KDULW\*ROI&ODVVLFKDVUDLVHGRYHUPLOOLRQWRGDWHDQGKDVILQDQFLDOO\DVVLVWHGVHYHUDOFRPPXQLW\ RUJDQL]DWLRQVWRSURYLGHPXFKQHHGHGVHUYLFHVWRUHVLGHQWVOLYLQJLQWKH7RZQRI$XURUD5HFLSLHQWVHOHFWLRQLVFRQGXFWHG DQQXDOO\E\WKHDSSOLFDWLRQUHYLHZDQGGLVEXUVHPHQWFRPPLWWHHRIWKH7RZQRI$XURUD0D\RU¶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age 5 of 26 3URYLQFH 2QWDULR 3RVWDO&RGH /*9 &RQWDFW,QIRUPDWLRQ (PDLO$GGUHVV MRDQQHZ#\UIQFD 3KRQH1XPEHU 2QDVHSDUDWHGRFXPHQWSOHDVHRXWOLQH\RXULQLWLDWLYHDQGDQ\VXSSRUWLQJGRFXPHQWDWLRQ\RXKDYH7KH LQIRUPDWLRQEHLQJSURYLGHGVKRXOGDOLJQZLWKWKHIXQGLQJFULWHULDJXLGHOLQHVIRXQGDERYH3OHDVHDWWDFK\RXU GRFXPHQWDWLRQZLWKWKLVWKLVIRUP Page 6 of 26 April 15th, 2024 Town of Aurora Mayor’s Golf Committee 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Dear Golf Committee; Food is joy. It brings people together. It puts a smile on one’s face. It is a vital element of celebrations and get togethers. It's integral to our culture and social connections, and in York Region, 1 in 6 households, including 25,000 children, are experiencing food insecurity. Tens of thousands of York Region residents are experiencing the mental health impacts of living with food insecurity, including chronic worry, anxiety, stress, and depression. Many are experiencing social isolation as they cannot go out for lunch with colleagues or contribute to potlucks or go out for dinner with family or friends. And the same impacts affect children, not being able to invite friends over, as the cupboards are bare. York Region Food Network is a community organization that offers vital programs and to support food security. We also educate and advocate for actions to reduce food insecurity. Our Vision: Food for health, Food for All. Whether it’s at a drop-in meal in our community gardens or in community kitchens across the Region, York Region Food Network connects residents to good food in spaces that are welcoming, inclusive, and respectful. The programs/services we provide are: Weekly Community Breakfast: We provide a complimentary, healthy breakfast every Tuesday, and provide a welcoming place where anyone can enjoy a freshly made delicious meal, connect with others and access information on community resources. Affordable Fresh Food Market: Offering fresh fruits and vegetables at a fraction of the retail cost. York Region Food Network works with local farmers and suppliers to provide Affordable Fresh Food Markets twice a month. Kitchen Programs: Cooking classes and workshops including Community Cooks and Kids in the Kitchen Urban Agriculture/Community Gardens: York Region Food Network operates 7 collective gardens. These gardens are designed to bring the community together by sharing the work and sharing the harvest. Participants have an opportunity to share their skills and learn from others. These gardens are open to all York Region residents. York Region Youth Food Committee: The Youth Food Committee (YFC) offers a platform for youth to connect with one another and insert their voices into food system issues. Through the YFC, youth pursue topics, projects and events that catch their interest, with support from York Region Food Network. Seed Library: York Region Food Network’s Seed Library aims to make seeds accessible to everybody in our community. Community members are encouraged to use seeds to create their own healthy produce, exchange and share with other community members. Page 7 of 26 Our funding request is for $5,000 for our Community Breakfast program. Food insecurity negatively impacts one’s physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. These impacts manifest themselves through greater vulnerability of: infectious diseases heart disease hypertension chronic conditions like depression and anxiety disorders low confidence loneliness social isolation This project addresses the mental and social health impacts associated with food insecurity by offering a weekly community meal where participants have the opportunity to: Build friendships and social networks Connect with community resources Access a healthy meal Build confidence and resiliency Learn about volunteer, training and other opportunities in the community This project will target people who are living with food insecurity. This includes people living on low-income, seniors, newcomers and refugees, people living with disabilities, Black and Indigenous community members. Through this project, we will educate participants on services that are available in the community (e.g. mental health supports) and connect participants to these supports through means that are non-stigmatizing. We will also educate about food and nutrition, positive body image and food justice. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about other programs offered by York Region Food Network, including our community gardens and community kitchens. Funds from the Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament would be used for part-time staff hours and food. The part-time staff hours will be used to coordinate volunteers to execute 52 weekly community meals and to organize bi-monthly presentations from community partners. Resources will also be used to support the ingredient cost of preparing these meals. In this project, we will serve more than 7,500 meals and support over 1,000 community members. As a result of this initiative, we expect participants’ mental and social health will benefit. Outcomes we expect to see are: Participants feel less socially isolated Participants have stronger social networks Participants have increased awareness about community services available to them Participants have a sense of belonging Participants have regular access to a healthy meal Page 8 of 26 To determine our success in achieving the above-desired outcomes, we will measure: % of participants who report increased social connections % of participants who feel less socially isolated % of participants who are more aware of resources available in the community # of people accessing meals # of meals served These outcomes will be measured through pre and post initiative surveys, feedback forms and testimonials, staff observation, data collection during the weekly meal and interviews/conversations with the participants. This program will target people living with food insecurity. Based on peer-reviewed research that is available, people who are the most vulnerable to food insecurity are people living on low-income, people living with a disability, seniors, newcomers and refugees, and Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. York Region Food Network will work actively with community partners to ensure that we are promoting this program to our target audience and to ensure that the appropriate wrap-around supports (e.g. transportation, translation) are available to participants. York Region Food Network offers a three-pillar approach to food insecurity: 1. We offer services (such as meal programs, Community Breakfast, Affordable Fresh Food Market, Good Food Box and gleaning) that provide access to fresh foods to ensure people have access to food right now. 2. We offer programs (such as community gardens and cooking classes) to build skills, confidence and reduce social isolation. 3. We work with hundreds of stakeholders in the community to educate and advocate on food insecurity, and to build a more coordinated food system. York Region Food Network works in all nine municipalities of York Region. Our program design is evidence-based, and our work has proven results of: Improving mental health Increasing fresh food access Reducing social isolation Building community connections and friendships Building environmental education and awareness Thank you for considering our request for support. If you have any questions, please contact: JJoanne Witt Joanne Witt, Director of Fund Development York Region Food Network joannew@yrfn.ca 905-841-3101 x202 Page 9 of 26 -RKQ:HVW:D\ $XURUD2QWDULR /*- DXURUDFD $SSOLFDWLRQWR5HFLHYH)XQGV 7KH$XURUD0D\RU¶V&KDULW\*ROI&ODVVLFKDVUDLVHGRYHUPLOOLRQWRGDWHDQGKDVILQDQFLDOO\DVVLVWHGVHYHUDOFRPPXQLW\ RUJDQL]DWLRQVWRSURYLGHPXFKQHHGHGVHUYLFHVWRUHVLGHQWVOLYLQJLQWKH7RZQRI$XURUD5HFLSLHQWVHOHFWLRQLVFRQGXFWHG DQQXDOO\E\WKHDSSOLFDWLRQUHYLHZDQGGLVEXUVHPHQWFRPPLWWHHRIWKH7RZQRI$XURUD0D\RU¶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age 10 of 26 3URYLQFH 2QWDULR 3RVWDO&RGH /*6 &RQWDFW,QIRUPDWLRQ (PDLO$GGUHVV DXURUDOLRQV#JPDLOFRP 3KRQH1XPEHU 2QDVHSDUDWHGRFXPHQWSOHDVHRXWOLQH\RXULQLWLDWLYHDQGDQ\VXSSRUWLQJGRFXPHQWDWLRQ\RXKDYH7KH LQIRUPDWLRQEHLQJSURYLGHGVKRXOGDOLJQZLWKWKHIXQGLQJFULWHULDJXLGHOLQHVIRXQGDERYH3OHDVHDWWDFK\RXU GRFXPHQWDWLRQZLWKWKLVWKLVIRUP Page 11 of 26 April 23/2024 Selection Committee Re: Request for Funding from the Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament The Aurora Lions Club is requesting funding in the amount of $5,000 to assist with the purchase of new BBQs and a trailer. We use these BBQs for community events to help raise money and give back to our community where it is most needed. Years ago, we had a Food Truck that served this purpose, but repairs brought it to the point where we were spending more than we were generating. We then purchased commercial style BBQs, but these have been used for more than 10 years and now need to be replaced. In order to move them around and store these and other event properties, a trailer is the best option. The funds that we generate from the BBQs for local schools, businesses and special events help us to give to the following; Seniors without families at Christmas Time Christmas Basket program which supports our local food bank and families in need Local Hospices (Margaret Bahen, Hope House and Doane House) South Lake Pediatric Cancer Unit Childrens Camps (Camp Dorset for Dialysis Patients and their families, Diabetes Canada Camp Huronda, CNIB Camp Lake Joseph and Camp Kirk for children with learning disabilities) Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Vision Screening for our local Senior Kindergarten students Polo for Heart supporting the Heart and Stroke Unit at Southlake Local Charities (Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peel/York, Rose of Sharon, Blue Door) Lions answer the call where there is a need, whether it be an individual or an organization. We serve our community and funds to help us continue to do that, would be much appreciated. Page 12 of 26 -RKQ:HVW:D\ $XURUD2QWDULR /*- DXURUDFD $SSOLFDWLRQWR5HFLHYH)XQGV 7KH$XURUD0D\RU¶V&KDULW\*ROI&ODVVLFKDVUDLVHGRYHUPLOOLRQWRGDWHDQGKDVILQDQFLDOO\DVVLVWHGVHYHUDOFRPPXQLW\ RUJDQL]DWLRQVWRSURYLGHPXFKQHHGHGVHUYLFHVWRUHVLGHQWVOLYLQJLQWKH7RZQRI$XURUD5HFLSLHQWVHOHFWLRQLVFRQGXFWHG DQQXDOO\E\WKHDSSOLFDWLRQUHYLHZDQGGLVEXUVHPHQWFRPPLWWHHRIWKH7RZQRI$XURUD0D\RU¶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age 13 of 26 3URYLQFH 2QWDULR 3RVWDO&RGH /*9 &RQWDFW,QIRUPDWLRQ (PDLO$GGUHVV UIODQDJDQ#KRSHKRXVHKRVSLFHFRP 3KRQH1XPEHU 2QDVHSDUDWHGRFXPHQWSOHDVHRXWOLQH\RXULQLWLDWLYHDQGDQ\VXSSRUWLQJGRFXPHQWDWLRQ\RXKDYH7KH LQIRUPDWLRQEHLQJSURYLGHGVKRXOGDOLJQZLWKWKHIXQGLQJFULWHULDJXLGHOLQHVIRXQGDERYH3OHDVHDWWDFK\RXU GRFXPHQWDWLRQZLWKWKLVWKLVIRUP Page 14 of 26 About Us: Hope House Community Hospice (formerly Hospice Aurora-King-Richmond Hill) Spearheaded from our head office located in Aurora, Hope House is a volunteer-driven community agency offering specialized services and support to those diagnosed with life- threatening illness, their family and caregivers, and those who are bereaved. Hope House has been an important service organization for those residing in Aurora for 41 years. The generous support of our donors and community partners allows us to offer all of our programs free of charge to participants. And we could not do this without your help. The support that Hope House Community Hospice offers means that people do not have to face their journey through grief or critical illness alone – that they can have the supports and services of a team that are experts in providing hospice care, so that we can make that journey just a little bit easier, a little bit more supported and a little less scary – and that’s what we do. Hope House supports everyone of all ages - children, teens and adults. We provide professionally trained and compassionate visiting volunteers to clients in their homes, children’s grief camps, caregiver and bereavement support – both 1-to-1 counselling and group, education and wellness programs. At Hope House the focus is on quality of life and support of the whole person. Our Request: Hike for Hope is part of a unique national fundraising initiative Hike for Hospice which raises funds and awareness in communities across Canada to support hos pice care services. Hope House Hospice’s annual Hike for Hope brings together hundreds o f participants - volunteers, clients, caregivers, friends and families - as they walk to in memory of someone special, or in support of our hospice programs in their communities. This year’s hike is taking place on June 1st, 2024 at Lambert Willson Park in Aurora, with a start time of 11 a.m. With limited government funding, Hope House must fundraise 65% of our budget to maintain the important services provided to our growing community. Like many charities, fundraising has been extremely challenging and funds raised though our Hike for Hope allow us to continue offering the programs needed by our residents. Page 15 of 26 Our request to the Aurora Mayor Golf Classic is for $2,500 in f unding towards support of our Hike For Hope. Your support will contribute greatly towards helping us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 for the Hike in 2024. To reach our goal, we will secure additional support through sponsorship and peer-to-peer fundraising for the event. This year, the funds raised will go towards Hope House’s “Picking Up the Pieces” (PUP) program, a 9-week group program unique to Hope House that provides specialized support to those who are coping with life after finishing cancer treatment, free of charge for all participants. PUP provides participants with an opportunity to meet with others that have face a similar diagnosis to share stories, feelings and concerns. Under the guidance of an experienced professional, clients find support and information in a safe and welcoming environment. This program is unique to Hope House, and unique in our community. For many Aurora residents Hope House provides access, close to home, to specialized and unique hospice programs and supports. You can see how your funding will help support some of our community’s most vulnerable people and we want to thank you for that. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Rhonda Rhonda Flanagan (she/her) Director of Development formerly Hospice King-Aurora-Richmond Hill Office: 905-727-6815 x224 Main Office: 350 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora L4G 3V7 Second Location: 212-10909 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill L4C 3E3 www.hopehousehospice.com Page 16 of 26 Page 17 of 26 350 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora ON L4G 3V7 www.hopehousehospice.com Charitable # 13451 7820 RR0001 #Hike4Hope Hope House Community Hospice (Hope House) provides support to people diagnosed with a life- threatening illness, their loved ones and those who are coping with the death of a loved one. Hike for Ho pe 2024 SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2024 Lambert Willson Park, 115-135 Industrial Pkwy North, Aurora GOAL: $25,000 100+ hikers expected to participate 63216256+,3 3$&.$*( Saturday June 1, 2024 6XSSRUW+RSH+RXVH &RPPXQLW\+RVSLFHDQG KRVSLFHFDUHLQ$XURUD.LQJ DQG5LFKPRQG+LOODQGKHOSXV UHDFKRXUJRDORI 6SRQVRUVKDYHWKHFKRLFHWR VHOHFWIURPYDULRXVOHYHOVRI H[SRVXUHDQGEHQHILWVIRUWKLV \HDU·VHYHQWLQFOXGLQJ FRPSOLPHQWDU\UHJLVWUDWLRQ Page 18 of 26 SPONSORSHIPηHikeforHope 6DWXUGD\-XQH Support Hope House Community Hospice and hospice care in Aurora, King and Richmond Hill and help us reach our goal of $25,000! Sponsors have the choice to select from various levels of exposure and benefits for this year’s event, including complimentary registration! SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Hike for Hope Sponsorship Benefits Summit Hiker $5,000 Scrambler $2,500 Backpacker $1,000 Day Hiker $500 Hitchhiker $250 Featured logo placement on all marketing materials & website ¥ Logo featured prominently on Hike website ¥ ¥ Name on Hike website ¥ ¥ ¥ B&W Logo on Hike Participant T-shirts *If sponsor commitment prior to April 15 ¥ Name on Hike Participant T-shirts *If sponsor commitment prior to April 15 ¥ ¥ ¥ Logo on pre/post Hike eblasts ¥ ¥ Name on pre/post Hike eblasts ¥ ¥ ¥ Recognition in Annual Report ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Multiple Social Media Mentions ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ We look forward to working with you. To customize sponsorship levels and benefits, please contact Rhonda Flanagan at 905-727-6815 x224 or email r.flanagan@hopehousehospice.com Saturday June 1, 2024 Page 19 of 26 #Hike4Hope 63216256+,3Saturday June 1, 2024 350 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora ON L4G 3V7 www.hopehousehospice.com/hike Charitable # 13451 7820 RR0001 ABOUT HOPE HOUSE COMMUNITY HOSPICE Hope House is a volunteer-driven community organization offering specialized services and support to those diagnosed with life-threatening illness, their family and caregivers, and those who are bereaved. The generous support of our donors and community partners allow us to offer all programs at no cost. Hope House relies on ongoing donations to help with expenses not covered by government funding. Approximately 60% of our operating budget is covered by donations. Your support makes a big difference for our clients and families. You help provides meals to clients and caregivers, Grief Buster Summer Camps for children and youth, wellness programs for those diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, support for those coping with the death of a loved one and you help cover other operating costs. . 4 Page 20 of 26 SPONSORSHIP+LNHIRU+RSH 6DWXUGD\-XQH ϯϱϬ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůWĂƌŬǁĂǇ^ŽƵƚŚ͕ƵƌŽƌĂKE>ϰ'ϯsϳ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽƉĞŚŽƵƐĞŚŽƐƉŝĐĞ͘ĐŽŵ ŚĂƌŝƚĂďůĞηϭϯϰϱϭϳϴϮϬZZϬϬϬϭ COMMITMENT FORM Please email completed form along with company logo and/or preferred recognition name to r.flanagan@hopehousehospice.com (or visit our website for online sponsorship form and credit card payment– www.hopehousehospice.com/hike IRUKRSH) Company/Name: Contact: Phone #: Email: Mailing Address: City/Postal Code: PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL ഼ Summit Hiker $5,000 ഼ Day Hiker $500 ഼ Scrambler $2,500 ഼ Hitchhiker $250 ഼ Backpacker $1,000 ഼ Other Contact r.flanagan@hopehousehospice.com to inquire about customizing sponsor levels. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR METHOD OF PAYMENT ഼ Cheque payable to Hope House Community Hospice mail to 350 Industrial Pkwy South Aurora, ON L4G 3V7 ഼ Invoice ഼ Credit Card (Visa or MC) can be paid online www.hopehousehospice.com/hike Page 21 of 26 #Hike4Hope 63216256+,3Saturday June 1, 2024 350 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora ON L4G 3V7 www.hopehousehospice.com Charitable # 13451 7820 RR0001 SOCIAL MEDIA - FOLLOW US Use #Hike4Hope and tell us why you are hiking! FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN @hhchospice Have Questions? WE’RE HERE TO HELP! 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