Pathways’ raises $100K for pediatric hospice services

FORT COLLINS — Pathways, a Northern Colorado nonprofit that provides hospice care, palliative care and grief and loss support, raised more than $100,000 at its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 20. Net proceeds will go toward the expansion of its pediatric programs and services.

“Death at any age brings sorrow to loved ones left behind, but many would agree that there is nothing more devastating than the death of a child,” Nate Lamkin, president of Pathways, said in a written statement. “The generous support of attendees will pay for extensive pediatric training for Pathways’ clinical staff, outreach to Children’s Hospital and area pediatric practices, pediatric medical equipment and supplies, child-friendly furnishings that can be placed in a room at our Care Center for when we admit a child for inpatient care, expanded grief and loss offerings, and more.”

The event gathered 300 community members. In addition to raising money for pediatric hospice care, the event also honored five individuals who have contributed to the past 40 years of Pathways: Mary Dellenbach, Carole Egger, Christy and Tom French, and Earl Sethre.

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Support groups and events, as well as creative therapies and professional counseling, are all ways in which Pathways supports individuals dealing with grief and loss.

The expansion of pediatric hospice services aligns with the completion of its Children’s Healing Garden, a garden with the purpose of providing a space where grieving and ill children can experience therapeutic learning opportunities through nature. Hospice will host a grand opening of the garden on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pathways.