Hospice of Anchorage is organizing its first “Embrace the Journey” walk. The event is Aug. 1 at Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park, 1824 W. 15th Ave. in Anchorage.
The event follows a 1-mile route, making it accessible to strollers, wheelchairs and participants of all ages. You can also choose your start time: 10 a.m., 10:30 or 11 a.m.
The 1-mile walk will feature several family-friendly aspects to uplift and foster connection. One is a bubble lane, another is an affirmation card pull, where you choose a message you need for your journey. In one segment, you are encouraged to do your silliest walk.
“It’s a fundraiser to support our mission at Hospice of Anchorage,” said Angie Frank, the administrative and communicators coordinator for the nonprofit. “A lot of the community doesn’t necessarily know about us. We want to offer a broad community event that is accessible and family-friendly. It’s celebrating life in every season that we have it.”
Hospice of Anchorage supports individuals and families in all stages of dying and bereavement. It offers a range of programs, from group grief sessions to medical equipment and supplies, that are for individuals who have a terminal illness, their families, or for people grieving the loss of a loved one.
Registration for the “Embrace the Journey” event costs $20 for adults, $5 for children and those under 5 have free entry.
