Niagara Hospice’s Special Events Department plans and coordinates several fundraising and community remembrance events throughout the year. See below for more details about our special event fundraisers. Click “Learn More” on any event to get event details, including registration and opportunities to help!
Mighty Niagara Half Marathon & Hospice Dash 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Choose from two meaningful races: The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon begins at Artpark in Lewiston and finishes at Porter on the Lake in Youngstown. Or, honor a loved one by walking or running the Hospice Dash 5K, which both starts and ends at Porter on the Lake. Celebrate your accomplishment with a great after-party waiting at the finish.
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Cocktails & Cash
Friday, November 13, 2026
Our longest running fundraiser, complete with a fun theme, great music, food, drinks, silent auction, raffles and a chance to win $7,500! The event is held at Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company in Sanborn.
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Light-a-Life
Thursday, December 3, 2026
A family-friendly community remembrance event featuring a special program, tree lighting and various holiday activities. The event takes place in the Dominic Lariccia Family Pavilion on the Niagara Hospice campus.
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Host-it-for-Hospice
Give back to Niagara Hospice by organizing your own fundraiser! We are so grateful for the individuals, businesses and community groups who host fundraisers throughout the year benefitting Niagara Hospice.
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Past Events
Hospice Gran Fondo Bike Ride
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Take part in a bike ride that honors the memory of your loved one. With 15, 33, and 62-mile routes to choose from, the ride starts and ends at the Niagara Hospice campus. The day concludes with a post-ride gathering featuring food, drinks, and live music.
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Jack Beatty Memorial Cruise & Clambake
Friday, July 10, 2026
Join us at the Youngstown Yacht Club for a one-of-a-kind experience on land and water. Enjoy a scenic afternoon cruise along the Niagara River, then return to YYC for a fun-filled evening featuring a clambake dinner, live music, and more.
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Wings of Hope
Saturday, June 13, 2026
A family-friendly community remembrance event that takes place in the Memorial Gardens of Niagara Hospice. Following a brief remembrance program, activities include: butterfly crafts, rock painting, duck pond, face painting & more.
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Spring Bouquet Sale
Monday, March 9-Saturday, March 14, 2026
Held annually in March, the Spring Bouquet Sale enlists the help of churches, businesses, schools and organizations throughout Niagara County to help sell beautiful, fresh bouquets of flowers. This event relies heavily on volunteers and our community partners to be successful.
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A Unique Fundraising Opportunity-Mighty Niagara Discount Card
The Mighty Niagara Discount Card was originally established as a reward to participants of the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K.
The cards are now available to area schools and youth groups to use as a fundraising tool. For each card sold, $10 is donated to Niagara Hospice and $10 goes toward the fundraising organization. The program drives customers to our business sponsors creating a WIN-WIN-WIN program! Click here for more information and a list of businesses: https://www.racemanagementsolutions.com/mighty-niagara-discounts/
Thanks for your support and enjoy the many great discounts offered throughout the year. For more information on the Mighty Niagara Discount Card and how to start your own fundraiser, please contact our Special Events Department at 716-280-0766.
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