About Hospice Cup
Hospice Cup is a charity sailing regatta, raising funds for hospice programs throughout Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Participating hospices use funds raised through Hospice Cup to continue to offer quality, end-of-life care to patients, their families and friends.
The focus of hospice relies on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity, and that our loved ones will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so.
Our Mission
Hospice Cup's mission is to raise funds for and awareness of hospice care
We do this by seeking corporate sponsors and individuals interested in donating funds and services to the Hospice Cup. Funds raised through Hospice Cup help participating hospices continue to offer quality, end-of-life care to all who seek it. We also work to educate the general public about what hospice care is and how it works. We have a facebook page, a Twitter page and offer informative interviews on U-Tube.
Working with local media outlets we strive to spread awareness to a broad area of our region.
However you choose to participate, your participation and contributions help realize our mission of raising funds and awareness for hospice care.
The History
FROM A SMALL START TO BIG FINISHES
America's largest charity regatta in numbers and dollars, Hospice Cup began in 1982 as an informal race among a small group of people interested in sailing and hospice care.
Netting almost $28,000, the first Cup was amazingly successful...and fun! About 35 sailboats raced from Annapolis to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. A few private power yachts carried sponsors and guests as spectators. All celebrated the occasion at a post-race party at a waterfront home, where trophies were awarded.
Hospice Cup, Inc. is a proud member of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance.
For more information, visit www.hospiceregattas.org
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