Our annual Hike for Carpenter Hospice is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6, 2026, and join us for a meaningful day. Register now to honour loved ones, celebrate community, and support our mission.
In the lead-up, we’ve been sharing powerful reflections through our “What Is Your Legacy?” video series on social media, highlighting the impact of hospice care through the voices of those who have experienced it firsthand.
The series was beautifully kicked off by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, whose introduction set the tone for the meaningful conversations to come. “As we look ahead to this year’s hike for Carpenter Hospice, I’ve been reflecting on a simple yet powerful question: ‘What is Carpenter Hospice’s Legacy?’ And it is so vast. Here in Burlington, Carpenter Hospice has been part of our community for 25 years, a place of dignity, comfort and compassion for individuals and their families.”
Since then, we’ve heard touching reflections from Siobhan about her sister Shanna and from Giselle’s family as they honoured her father, Vincent.
“When people ask, ‘What is your legacy?’, for us, the answer is Shanna. To the world, legacy is often what you leave behind, but for our family, it is how we carry her forward.” –Siobhan
“My father Vincent spent the last two weeks of his life here at Carpenter Hospice. The level of care and dignity he was provided was beyond what words could describe. He was truly at peace when he completed his life journey,” – Giselle
These stories remind us that legacy is created through care and community—by lifting others up and honouring their journeys. This year’s Hike for Carpenter Hospice invites you to share in that legacy and support our mission so that all who need us receive dignity and comfort.
See their stories below.
Giselle: Instagram
Siobhan: Instagram
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward: Instagram