Making the Road Less Lonely
​​​​What is the 2025 Quesnel Hike for Hospice about?
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The May 31, 2025 Hike for hospice is an opportunity to take action to:
1) help us raise awareness and funds for hospice and palliative care in Quesnel
2) to honour those who work in this sector,
3) to remember the lives of those we lost yet are very much part of our hearts and daily walk.
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Join us, alone, with family, coworkers, friends or pets! ​ You can do a 1 Km or a 5 Km loop.
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Help us advertise
Follow us on Facebook and share the event with others
Download, print and post this poster.
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No advance registration or fee are needed
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The day of the hike Saturday May 31, 2025:
1) Just show up at LeBourdais Park 10 am on May 31, 2025.
2) Look for our tent by the Baseball Diamond on the grass side where there are picnic tables
3) Sign-in at the table
4) Collect:
-Your map to do the 1km loop or the 5Km loop.
-A sign you can wear to name if your hiking in memory of someone special or with a team.
5) Come back to the table once you are finished to collect a few tokens to remind you and to celebrate this time.​
6) Hang out and mingle with people and nature.
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Virtual Walk Ideas:
Here are a few ideas for your virtual hike. You can use some ideas in the list below or, get creative and come up with your own ideas! Be sure to share your photos, video or stories of your hike with the hashtag
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Hike 1,312 stairs in your home and earn 1 km towards your goal
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Jump on your treadmill, stationary bike, cross-trainer or rowing machine and record your distance
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Kayak or canoe
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Don't forget to walk your pet! Will it be your dog, cat, cow, or perhaps your horse?
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Are you in Long Term Care or have mobility challenges? No problem! Do something active that day, whatever that looks like for you. Think of the legacy that those who you lost left you and speak gratitude.
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Team Challenge Ideas:
Challenge your family members, friends and co-workers to Hike with you. Set a fundraising goal together and organize fun challenges to reach your goal. Don't forget to name your team, choose your team theme and most importantly share your memories.
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Walk 8 km collectively. That's just 10,000 steps!
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Challenge other teams to see who can complete their goal first. Post your bragging rights using our hashtag #QDHPCAHikeForHospice2025
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Host an on-line yoga or exercise (step or workout) class on a chosen date and time. Educate others while working up a sweat for Hospice Palliative Care.
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Don't forget to include your pets. After all, every team needs a mascot!​​