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Sharon Carstairs’s promotion of access to palliative care for all Canadians has garnered international attention.  Her extraordinary work serves as an example throughout the world, and demonstrates how the vision and dedication of one individual can lead to dramatic and effective change. The Sharon Carstairs Caring Community Award is the first of its kind to… Continue reading Sharon Carstairs Caring Community Award

Program currently on hold – Crochet Pattern Now Available! In response to an overwhelming request for a crochet version of the Warm Memories Scarf, Palliative Manitoba has answered the call! Thank you to all the crocheters out there who want to participate in this initiative. The pattern is available right here on our website! CLICK… Continue reading CROCHET PATTERN AVAILABLE!

Program currently on hold. Calling All Knitters! In partnership with Canadian Virtual Hospice, Palliative Manitoba is looking for volunteers to knit Warm Memories Scarves for children and teens attending the KidsGrieve2 and TeensGrieve2 programs as well Camp Bridges and Camp Stepping Stone. Giving a grieving child a Warm Memories Scarf is a compassionate way to… Continue reading ON HOLD – CALLING ALL KNITTERS!

Call For Abstracts We are now accepting abstracts for the 28th Annual Provincial Palliative Care Conference to be held September 12 and 13, 2019 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The theme for the 2019 Provincial Palliative Care Conference is ‘Integrating a Palliative Approach Across All Health Care’.   Presented by… Continue reading Call For Abstracts

Couldn’t make the Palliative Care Conference?  Visit our Facebook page for photos.  Photo credit to Joanie Peters.

Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd annual Food and Wine Pairing Fundraising Event.  Cost is $25 with full tax receipt.  Call 204-889-8525 or visit https://bit.ly/2NS4Il8 to reserve your tickets today!

Congratulations to Gay Wiley – winner of a gourmet dinner for 8 draw at the #2018PallCareConf compliments of Riverwood Square Retirement Community!

Congratulations to Joan Abaniel – winner of one round trip flight for two anywhere WestJet flies!  

It’s not too soon to be thinking about Giving Tuesday – the global day of giving.  Mark your calendars to donate to Palliative Manitoba on November 27th, 2018.  Be part of the movement!  

In 2012, the United Nations declared September 5th as the International Day of Charity. This is a day of awareness for those around the world helping others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. THANK YOU to all our volunteers & donors – your contribution is making a huge impact in the lives of those living with… Continue reading International Day of Charity