We are very excited to begin the planning for our 2025 Dancing Under the Stars Gala. This years Gala is set to take place on Saturday November 1st, 2025 in the atrium at DeGroot’s Nurseries in Sarnia, Ontario.

The Dancing Under the Stars Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year which enables St. Joseph’s Hospice to offer programs and services at no cost to anyone in our community.  The 2024 Gala was a tremendous success! It began with tickets selling out on the very day they went on sale. The Wine Raffle was a sell out, the silent auction featured an amazing array of items, and the live auction set a new record for funds raised. The success continued through the gala and with your support we were able to raise an incredible $231,000 in net proceeds—our largest total to date. Through sponsorship, silent and live auction donations, attendees and all the volunteers who give so much of their time it was a grand success. Our team of 130 volunteers worked tirelessly to transform a greenhouse into a breathtakingly beautiful ballroom. Their creativity, enthusiasm, and sheer determination brought our vision to life and created an unforgettable experience for the 800 guests, who enjoyed a decadent chocolate table, a delicious dinner and experienced fabulous entertainment, making the evening truly unforgettable.

It is at this time, we are once again seeking your support for our 2025 Dancing Under the Stars Gala. By contributing to the Gala, you will allow for continued growth of client programs and hospice services, as well as help ensure this year’s Gala is once again a wonderful evening to remember.

St. Joseph’s Hospice opened its doors in 2005 as a Resource Centre. Today, almost 20 years later we have grown and offer grief and bereavement programs for adults and children who are grieving the loss of a loved one or are ill themselves. In addition, St. Joseph’s Hospice provides a 10 bed hospice residence for individuals who are facing the end of their life. Since the residence opened in 2009 we have cared for more than 2450 residents.

Signature events are an essential component of St. Joseph’s Hospice annual fundraising plan. They allow us to raise money as well as tell the Hospice story. This year St. Joseph's Hospice is required to fundraise $2.5 million dollars. St. Joseph’s Hospice is not fully funded and only receives government funding for a portion of the direct nursing and PSW costs in our Hospice Residence. The remaining costs are borne by the organization.

We would like to thank you in advance for considering our request and look forward to hearing from you.