By John Dean

On Saturday, September 29, 2012, Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties will hold their First Annual 5K Run & Walk for Hospice at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K begins at 10:00 a.m. Door prizes and Team Awards are presented immediately following the event. All proceeds will benefit patients and families served by Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.

This fundraising event will draw hundreds of participants, who may register as individuals or as teams. Adult registration is $25, and youth (7 & under) is $15. Teams are determined by the number of participants:

Ruby Team (5 Walkers)                    

Sapphire Team (15 Walkers)            

Diamond Team (25 Walkers)            

Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties will hold the First Annual Bowl for Hospice on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Strike Zone Lanes, part of JD Legends Entertainment Complex in Franklin, Ohio. Bowling begins at 1:00 p.m., and each bowler receives an event T-shirt, two hours of bowling, shoe rental, and complimentary pizza and soda with their $50 registration. Event highlights include a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and much more.

 “Our volunteer leadership is very excited about these two inaugural events,” said Associate Director of Development, John Dean. “For us, it is about having fun while supporting an important work in our community."

Both events are family friendly and open to participants of all ages. Every dollar raised makes a positive difference in the lives of families facing difficult end-of-life issues.  Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties honors the lives of patients by preserving quality of life and respecting patient wishes.  As a non-profit organization, we serve the needs of the community by providing superior care and superior services to the patients and families we are privileged to serve through a comprehensive range of care in every setting – homes, extended care or assisted living facilities, hospitals, and our own Lorelei’s Place Hospice House, which provides short-term patient care in a warm and homelike atmosphere.

To register for either of the upcoming events, or for more details, contact John Dean at 513-422-0300.