The California Trucking Association – San Joaquin Unit will host its 15th annual Truckin’ for Hospice fundraiser on Saturday, June 25 to raise money for two local nonprofit hospice organizations, Community Hospice and Hospice of San Joaquin.
Riders enjoy a one-of-a-kind motorcycle poker run through the Sierra foothills with unique stop locations providing appetizing food, refreshing beverages and great raffle prizes as well as a Grand Raffle Prize. This year’s Grand Raffle Prize is a 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna, only 300 tickets will be sold and are now available.
Even if you are not a rider, everyone is encouraged to participate; you can also drive your car or truck or join all the riders at the final stop for a BBQ, Truck Show and Raffle.
Rider and Truck Show registration is available online at www.truckinforhospice.org.
Truckin’ for Hospice was established in 2002 when members of the trucking industry joined forces to raise money for the two local nonprofit hospice organizations. In the past 14 years more than 7,390 participants have raised over $646,000 to support the patients, families and programs of Community Hospice and Hospice of San Joaquin.
Many Truckin’ for Hospice sponsors and riders have had first-hand experience with hospice while receiving care for their ill family members and know the importance of supporting these hospice organizations. Community Hospice and Hospice of San Joaquin provide support and resources for terminally ill patients and their families at their homes, in residential living and nursing facilities, as well as the Community Hospice Alexander Cohen Hospice House and Hospice of San Joaquin’s Hospice House. Support extends beyond hospice services including grief and bereavement support to anyone in the community that has experienced a loss.
While Truckin’ for Hospice is presented on behalf of the California Trucking Association – San Joaquin Unit, Hospice officials said sponsors of this popular event represent a wide range of businesses affiliated with many industries throughout the community. Transportation companies, parts and tire suppliers, truck dealers and equipment manufacturers, Harley Davidson Dealers, custom bike shops and many others have been great supporters of this event.
To register as a rider for the 15th Annual Truckin’ for Hospice, visit www.truckinforhospice.org or call Glenn Richardson at 209-649-7407 or Steve Blanchard at 209-649-9252.
Community Hospice is a nonprofit, community based hospice agency, serving the Central Valley since 1979. Community Hospice provides compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of the ability to pay. Care extends to over 250 patients every day in private homes, hospital, skilled nursing facilities and at the 16-room Community Hospice Alexander Cohen Hospice House. Community Hospice also provides bereavement and grief support to anyone in the community. For more information call 209-578-6300 or visit www.hospiceheart.org.
Hospice of San Joaquin is a nonprofit, community based organization serving San Joaquin County. Hospice of San Joaquin provides comprehensive and compassionate medical care, counseling and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay, and educates and collaborates with health care providers and the public in promoting quality end-of-life care. They serve over 170 patients daily in their home, hospital, skilled nursing facilities and at the Hospice House. Bereavement and grief support are provided to families and are open to the community at large. For more information call 209-957-3888 or visit www.hospicesj.org.
