The start of construction for a Whitby hospice

Mayor Elizabeth Roy Today marks a significant milestone for Whitby with the announcement that construction is set to start on a project close to my heart and vital for our community—a much-needed hospice. Hospice Whitby - Roger Anderson House will allow those in our community with a palliative diagnosis to die with comfort, care, compassion, dignity, and privacy. Our region currently has one 10-bed hospice located in north Durham, while data shows 37 hospice beds are needed to support the needs of our growing community. As someone who worked in healthcare for more than 30 years, I believe deeply in the importance of end-of-life care. I have been involved with the Hospice Whitby project for many years and I am profoundly grateful to the many residents, businesses, corporations, and community organizations that have stepped up to support the capital campaign. I also want to acknowledge the Hospice Whitby board of directors, VON Durham Region Community Corporation as the owner and builder of the hospice, the Town of Whitby, which donated the land for the hospice, and the group of 16 developers that donated $2 million towards the capital campaign. Hospice Whitby represents the power of community and our collective desire to ensure everyone has access to compassionate end-of-life care.