Marigold Hospice Care officially opened its doors to the public on Friday October 17 at its 1785 Cobbledick Road premises in Newcastle, in the Municipality of Clarington.
This ceremony marks a significant milestone in providing compassionate end-of-life care to the community.
“This is a great day for Clarington. After years of hard work, our very first residential hospice is open, giving folks a warm and caring place when it matters most. It’s such a relief to know our community has this home to support and comfort those needing end-of-life care and their families,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.
Clarington’s been proud to contribute – donating the land, offsetting fees, and providing $1.25 million to get construction started, the mayor said.
He presented the Clarington Mayor’s Challenge Coin to Melodie Zarzeczny, Board Chair and a driving force behind Marigold Hospice Care. “This recognition reflects not only the significance of today but also Melodie’s outstanding leadership throughout the ten years it took to reach this achievement,” he said.
Mayor’s Challenge Coin recipients are residents from all walks of life – volunteers, fundraisers, organizers, educators, and advocates – each making a positive impact on Clarington.
