Meet the Team Monday: Introducing Meghan DunlopThis week, we’re proud to introduce Meghan Dunlop, a dedicated Footprints Project and Visiting Volunteer with Hospice Orillia.Meghan brings compassion, empathy, and a quiet strength to her role, supporting individuals and families through meaningful moments along their journey. Through the Footprints Project, she helps create lasting memories and legacy pieces, while her visiting volunteer work offers companionship, comfort, and a caring presence when it’s needed most.You will often see Meghan out in the community as well—she’s a familiar face at our annual Hike for Hospice, showing her ongoing commitment to supporting hospice care beyond her volunteer role.Her dedication reflects the heart of hospice care—walking alongside others with dignity, kindness, and respect.We are so grateful to have Meghan as part of our volunteer team. Her contributions make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.Interested in becoming a volunteer like Meghan? Learn more about how you can get involved: hospiceorillia.ca/volunteer ... See MoreSee Less

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Father’s Day can be a meaningful and joyful time for many—but for others, it can also bring a quiet ache.For those who are missing their dad, grieving a complicated or strained relationship, longing to have children or a family of their own, or mourning the loss of a child, this day can feel especially heavy. Grief shows up in many forms, and days like today can bring those feelings to the surface in unexpected ways.There is no right or wrong way to experience Father’s Day. Whether you choose to celebrate, reflect, distract yourself, or simply get through the day, your feelings are valid.We are holding space for all of it—the love, the memories, the longing, and the grief that often walks alongside them. If today is difficult for you, you are not alone.We invite you to read and share this reflection: hospiceorillia.ca/honouring-fathers-day-a-celebration-with-room-for-grief/ Take care of yourself today, in whatever way you need. ... See MoreSee Less

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