50 Mission hits the stage in support of Stedman Hospice

By Kimberly De Jong Local Journalism Initiative The local Tragically Hip tribute band is gearing up to return to the stage for its Hip for Hospice event, held in support of the Stedman Community Hospice, on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The hospice, which serves residents living in Brantford, the County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Norfolk and Haldimand counties,  provides-end-of-life patient care through its ten bed in-residence program, community outreach, and grief and bereavement support programs. Julie Powell, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation (the official fundraising organization for Stedman), explained that because the government only provides 50 per cent of funding for the hospice, the team there depends on the community to help cover the other 50 per…

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