All I can say is WOW! GPPCS started our Virtual Pen Pal Program on Mar 17th, in hopes to support palliative clients for 2 weeks while attempting to flatten the Covid-19 curve. Well, 42 weeks later we are still in isolation & our Volunteer Pen Pal Program is going...
2020 Memory Tree HELP US FILL OUR 2020 Memory Tree WITH LOVE AND MEMORIES! Here’s how to participate: Post in comments below or email hope@gpcare with your memory to add to the tree! Volunteers will copy your memories onto cards & hang them on the tree Watch...
What if…On December 1st, we all teamed up to ensure our community has access to FREE individualized grief supports in our area. Together, we can! On December 1st, we are asking you to give a few dollars in support of our $5000 goal. You can help launch this new...
Learn more about Palliative Care in the North! GPPCS will be hosting its 2020 Annual General Meeting virtually this year and we invite you to join us on Monday, October 19, 2020, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm MT.Contact executive@gpcare.ca to join the virtual Annual...
Please join us at the GP Public Library tonight via Zoom for the Death Cafe. The Death Cafe is a save place to openly discuss topics about death, dying, loss, grief and so much more. For more information or to register please contact Jill @ 780-357-7473...
Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there near and far, but always close to our hearts. We wish you a very special Father’s Day 2020! #compassionatecommunities
“You matter because you are, you matter until the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully but also to live until you die.” -Dr. Cicely Saunders
At Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society, our mission is to establish and maintain expert end-of-life care for community members with a terminal illness and to provide support for their families.