Hike for Hospice

Description

Good Samaritan Hospice’s second annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice is scheduled for Sunday, September 11th, from 12:30pm – 3:30pm at Explore Park, located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

The day begins with participants choosing from two different routes along the Salem Turnpike trail, a 0.3 mile walk or a 1 mile hike, and then setting off on their own personal trek to the main event area. 

Once at the main event area participants will enjoy a catered lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers, live bluegrass music, exhibitors and games will be available as hikers arrive throughout the day. 

Group hikes, guided by Walkabout Outfitters experienced trail guides as well as Roanoke County Park interpreters and Society of American Foresters guides, will be available from the main event site and will depart every 30-45 minutes. 

The day will conclude with a dove-release facilitated by Good Samaritan Hospice's chaplain and flag ceremony lead by local marines, honoring loved ones.

Funds raised from the second annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice will support and enhance Good Sam’s bereavement program, serving Roanoke Valley residents who are coping with loss and grief. 

Participants can register online by visiting Good Samaritan Hospice’s website, www.goodsamhospice.org, and clicking the “Hike for Hospice” tab. 

Online registration will be open until Wednesday, September 7th. Day of registration will also be available from 12:30pm until 3:00pm. *Please note that dogs are not permitted at Roanoke County Events

Registration fees: 
In Advanced - Adult, $25 and Student, $20
Day of - Adult, $30 and Student, $25

The second annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice is sponsored by Grand Home Furnishings, Oakey’s Funeral Services, Generation Solutions, John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Neathawk Dubuque & Packett , Walkabout Outfitters, Source 4, Wheeler Broadcasting, Roanoke County Parks and Recreation, and Vinton McDonald's.

For more information on the second annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice, please visit www.goodsamhospice.org and click on the “Hike for Hospice” tab or call 540-776-0198.