About 2023 Women Swimmin' for Hospicare
Registration opens May 9th, 2023!
Once again, we have lots of different options for you to participate. Swim the lake, be a boater, volunteer, donate, or go the distance! YOU choose which is the best fit for you!
- Lake Swimmer - Swim the lake on Saturday, August 12th! Our swimmin' women are invited to join us for a 1.2 mile swim across Cayuga Lake to the Yacht Club.
- Go the Distance - Set an activity or service goal in support of Hospicare. Between May 9 and August 12, anyone can participate by doing any activity in support of Hospicare. Whether you are walkin’, swimmin' laps, knittin’, bikin’, pickin’ up trash, or simply being an awesome fundraiser, we are grateful for your support!
- Support Boater - Sign up to assist our swimmers across the lake.
- Volunteer - Help out our participants and attendees before, during, or after the event.
Our Mission Statement
Go the Distance and Women Swimmin' for Hospicare is a fundraising event that supports the holistic care which Hospicare & Palliative Care Services brings to patients and their loved ones at any stage of a life-limiting illness and/or following a death. This event raises funds and provides information and education about the agency and its mission in a manner that is inclusive, fun, and consistent with Hospicare’s ideal of respect for all people.
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How Your Support Makes a Difference
Where Does The Money Go?
Thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors who cover event expenses, 100% of funds raised are used to help care for patients and support their loved ones.
What About Insurance or Medicare/Medicaid?
About 83% of Hospicare’s services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurances. Funds raised bridge the gap and ensure that everyone in our community has access to high-quality and compassionate end-of-life care, regardless of insurance status or the ability to pay.
What Is Hospicare?
Hospicare & Palliative Care Services is a 501c(3) non-profit hospice that serves Cortland and Tompkins counties in NY. We provide medical expertise and compassionate, respectful care to anyone in our community who is facing a life-limiting illness, and we support their loved ones through the illness and their grief.
