Reflect. Share. Create a lasting gift.
Hospice Orillia, in collaboration with our compassionate volunteers, is honoured to offer Legacy Activities to individuals living with a progressive, life-limiting illness. This free program provides an opportunity to reflect on cherished memories, meaningful experiences, and significant life events—capturing them in creative ways to share with loved ones now and in the future.
“I feel that this is a very good project. Kids these days don’t understand family heritage. That’s what makes this project great. When people ask about great-grandma, I can just give them the project. It’s all right there. I wish I had one for my father. This is one of the best things.” ~ Footprints Client
Our trained volunteers will visit individuals in their place of residence—whether that be a private home, long-term care facility, or retirement residence—to assist with legacy projects. These can be deeply meaningful for both the individual and their family.
Legacy activities may include:
✉️ Letter and card writing
📚 Life story books
📸 Memory or scrapbook creation
All supplies are provided, and this program is offered at no cost.
For more information or to request support:
📧 Contact Sidney Grocott, Community Social Worker
📞 Call 705-325-0505 ext. 211
📄 Or complete our online referral form at https://hospiceorillia.ca/footprints/
Let us help you create something that lasts—a legacy to be cherished for generations.
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Hospice Orillia offers practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in our community coping with advanced illness, death and bereavement. Our volunteers and staff serve clients and their loved ones of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and respect while honouring their choices and supporting them through their life journey. We provide ongoing support from the time of someone’s diagnosis, including providing bereavement support after a death.
Hospice Orillia provides services to individuals living in Orillia and the surrounding areas. The 800 km2 region includes communities such as Coldwater, Brechin, Gamebridge, Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Moonstone, Oro-Medonte, Horseshoe Valley, Washago, Severn Bridge, and Cumberland Beach.
Anyone can refer to, or request support from, Hospice Orillia either by utilizing the online forms (https://hospiceorillia.ca) or by calling (705) 325-0505.
Referrals can be made by the individual with a progressive life-limiting illness or those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, their family members/friends/caregivers, or anyone on their care team (ex. nurses, doctors). Please note that those referring on behalf of another individual will be required to provide some basic information to complete the referral, and must do so with consent from the individual.
