Since 1989, we have been hosting a yearly appreciation luncheon for the caregivers in our community. We began this event in order to recognize, encourage and express appreciation for the outstanding work of community caregivers with the dying, their families and the bereaved.
So often, these caregivers are less visible than other professionals, and yet they play such an integral role in caring for those in need. The Caregivers Luncheon provides an opportunity for us to express our appreciation to these hard-working individuals, and offer them an experience that will hopefully uplift, motivate and inspire them to continue the great work they do for all of us in our community.
In addition to providing lunch and a special presentation by a guest speaker, we have also awarded countless bursaries to non-profit organizations in the community, for the purpose of Caregiver professional development and Caregiver support initiatives.