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This was the s scene oat the Stirling Curling Club fa years: ago as the second annual Handbags For ae fundraiser was about to get underway. COVID-19 pandemic had i ponement and texts. With the added pressure ‘ith tk de ic, they the 2020 ‘live’ on Canada Day and runs oe ten days. of Hastings ge We ee forced to make the need us more than ever.” The respect and dignity provid to cancel Hand- fees i Hospice fundraiser a month ago,” explained Laurie din: members during end-of-life is all about love and care. The grief and bereavement care team ensures support continues for the family after their loved one is gone. But these all-important programs re- quire funding. re, coordina- tor at Heart of Hastings Hospice. “We were concerned that we had lost one of our most significant sources of revenue. But now we are excited to let people know that we have found a way to stage the Handbags For Hospice event found a way tc online. There will be 50 beauti- fulhandbags ‘up for bids andsome starts on Canada Day. It’s import- ant to thank all our 2020 Hand- COVI ages - plus a few more surprises for all who choose to participate. “We are so thankful to have found a way to keep this all-im- portant fundraiser on our calen- dar. The online auction is open to the public so please share the ily. Ev- erybody’s welcome. And the fun sponsors who will be featured in th THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 49 initially caused post- They are thrilled to announce that the “Mini Handbags For Hospice” goes land runs until noon Friday, July 10 - with all proces to support much- needed Heart of Hastings, d services. especially our Diamond Sponsor Melissa Holowaty Medicine in larmora.” Osborne went on to explain the virtual event will be billed as “Mini Handbags For Hospice” and goes ‘live’ 10 a.m. Wednesday, July The online auction site can be found at: For further details please vis- it the Heart of Hastings Hospice ‘website, Facebook page or call 613 473-1880. Postmedia Staff