National Hospice Palliative Care Week 2021

The first full week of May marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. National Hospice Palliative Care Week is a time to celebrate and share achievements of hospice palliative care throughout the nation, but it also provides a platform to look at shortcomings and create bridges for these gaps. In 2021, CHPCA took a moment to memorialize those who have passed, as well as appreciate those who have made this hard year a little brighter by shining a light on those who matter to us most with the Light of My Life campaign.

May 2–8, 2021

Let’s shine a light on the people and issues that matter most!

May 2nd to 8th, 2021 marks Hospice Palliative Care Week. It is time to celebrate and share the achievements of Hospice Palliative Care throughout the nation. This year, CHPCA will be taking a moment to memorialize those who have passed, as well as appreciate those who have made this hard year a little brighter by shining a light on those who matter to us most.

CHPCA has created a downloadable poster to encourage Canadians to shine a light on those who matter most. In addition, CHPCA is bringing hospice palliative care issues to light with the help of their 2019–2022 Strategic Plan. CHPCA has created a downloadable poster and a letter writing toolkit for all Canadians to join them in writing a letter to a Member of Parliament in order to bring hospice palliative care issues to light.

To continue the conversation online, social media users are invited to join together virtually on May 7th from 7–8 PM to shine a light on those who matter most and share with CHPCA’s community over Facebook (CanadianHospicePalliativeCare) and Twitter (@CanadianHPCAssn).

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Downloadable resources for Hospice Palliative Care Week 2021

Campaign poster

This downloadable PDF is inviting Canadians to share the light of their life.

Letter to an MP poster

This downloadable PDF is bringing hospice palliative care issues to light.

Template Letter

Use this letter template to send to an MP or as a guide to create your own personal letter to advocate for issues surrounding hospice palliative care in Canada.

Letter Writing Toolkit

This toolkit will help you craft a personal letter to your MP about issues surrounding hospice palliative care in Canada.

Resources for your organization

Press release template

Use this press release template to send to your local media or as a guide to create your own custom release.

Social media posts

Social media template posts. Copy and paste messages on your social media.

Fact Sheet 2021

This document is a collection of current statistics and knowledge of hospice palliative care in Canada.

Other Activities

Submit articles online to ehospice.
Volunteer with a community organization such as a walking or gardening group, your local hospice or long-term care facility, schools, community centers and other groups that provide essential services in your neighbourhood.
Participate in your local ‘Hike for Hospice Palliative Care‘
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