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As an independent foundation, OutCare can respond quickly to the needs of palliative care providers in Eastern Ontario. We meet regularly with the hospice community to assess and provide support where and when it’s needed most. In our last newsletter, we shared why medical equipment lending cupboards are critical in supporting palliative patients who wish…

Choosing Where to Spend Your Final Days. By Dr. Ian Warrack Caring for someone at home during their final days of life is not for all of us. It can be emotionally (and financially) draining, difficult work. So why do so many of us prefer to spend our last days at home, surrounded by the…

Join us in welcoming Andy Lonie to the OutCare Board of Directors. Andy is a self-employed insurance and wealth advisor and member of Palladium Insurance Financial Group. A life-long volunteer with a strong record in fundraising, Andy balances out-of-the-box problem solving with a keen sense of humour. We are excited to have him on our…

When the OutCare Foundation recognized an unmet need for end-of-life palliative care in 2005, we refocused our efforts to provide financial support for community palliative care programs, primarily in hospices. Funding Innovation & Education Thanks to your support, in the past 15 years OutCare has funded a broad range of initiatives for palliative care providers…

With Thanks Ian Rathwell, Long-time Board Member & Treasurer, Moves On Since joining the Board of OutCare Foundation in 2006, Ian Rathwell, a former Partner at Deloitte & Touche, LLP, has played a major role, offering financial guidance, crafting governance and fundraising expertise. In his role as treasurer, Ian’s direction helped OutCare to protect its…

“In late March, a week after our world changed due to COVID-19, one of our clients called,” says Sue Walker, Executive Director, Beth Donovan Hospice. “She had borrowed mobility equipment from our free lending service.” “When the husband of our client passed away, the pandemic rules did not allow for a funeral. They only had…