Hike for Hospice

KUSA - This is a chance to enjoy the beauty of summer in the foothills of Colorado and support the programs of Porter Hospice and St. Anthony Hospice.

On Sunday, June 28, the fourth annual Hike for Hospice will begin at 8 a.m. at the base of Olinger Mount Lindo, which is home to the illuminated cross.

Hikers climb 7,600 feet to the top of Olinger Mount Lindo, in an effort to raise money for the hospice programs of Centura Health at Home. For more than 20 years, these programs have helped thousands of people through their end-of-life journey, giving them comfort and peace at a time when they need it most.

All funds raised from Hike for Hospice go into hospice programs to provide assistance for patients and their families including: chaplain and bereavement support, integrative therapies, services at the 18-bed residential Porter Hospice at The Johnson Center; and palliative care for children through the Butterfly Program.

Hikers can release a dove at the summit in honor or memory of a loved one while overlooking downtown Denver and the foothills. Leashed dogs are also welcome to hike.

To learn more go to www.hikeforhospice.org. You can also call 303-715-7612.