Mayor Bevilacqua to make an important announcement about Hospice Vaughan

Generous Vaughan family steps forward with transformational donation pledge to build city’s first residential hospice
 
WHEN:           
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Media arrival time: 11:30 a.m.
Event start time: 11:45 a.m.
 
WHERE:        
Vaughan City Hall - Atrium
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. W, Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
 
WHAT:
Media availability: Hospice Vaughan and Capital Campaign Honourary Chair, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, are hosting a special ceremony announcement to unveil Hospice Vaughan’s naming donor for the new Centre of Excellence 10-bed residential hospice facility. Mayor Bevilacqua first highlighted this upcoming announcement during the 2018 Mayor’s Gala.  
 
NOTE:            
Parking is available onsite at City Hall.         
Light refreshments will be served.
 
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ABOUT VAUGHAN: The City of Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities with a population of more than 335,000. Incorporated in 1991, Vaughan includes the communities of Concord, Kleinburg, Maple, Thornhill and Woodbridge. This culturally diverse municipality is located in the heart of York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
 
ABOUT HOSPICE VAUGHAN: Since 1995, Hospice Vaughan, a not-for-profit organization, has been providing compassionate support to individuals facing a life-limiting illness or the loss of a loved one. They provide in-home visiting volunteers, a day program and grief and bereavement support. Services extend out to caregivers, family members and friends who also need support in their time of need and grief. All of their programs and services are free of charge for individuals of all ages. hospicevaughan.com
 
MEDIA CONTACTS: 
City of Vaughan:
Jill Priest, Corporate and Strategic Communications
T. 905-832-2281, ext. 8077    
M. 416-524-2326
 
Hospice Vaughan:
Cathy Diamond, Director of Communications, Hospice Vaughan                
T: 905-850-6266, ext. 202     
M: 416-559-6743