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The Record features Over The Edge

July 7, 2016

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If you’re adventurous enough — or certifiable enough — to rappel off the 12-story Medico-Dental Building, the folks at Ten Space and Community Hospice have just the event for you.

The two are partnering for an “exhilarating” fundraiser on Oct. 28 and 29. For $1,000 apiece, 90 people can descend the sheer side of Stockton’s iconic high-rise by rope.

“Sure, this is crazy, but a lot of people told us trying to develop downtown Stockton was crazy, too,” said David Garcia, the Director of Community Development for Ten Space, an urban building firm.

Read the full article on recordnet.com.

Community Hospice Foundation Annual Gala

July 5, 2016

In support of the Community Hospice mission, over 600 community members gathered on May 21, 2016, at the home of Tom and Julia Haidlen in Oakdale, to raise funds for patients and their families living with advanced illness in the Central Valley. The very successful event honored longtime supporters; Wilmar and Judy Jessen, Ross W. Lee and John Renner for their leadership and contributions to Community Hospice.

Modesto Bee Features Over The Edge

June 29, 2016

Fundraiser for Modesto’s Community Hospice Foundation will give the brave a 12-story story to tell

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Community Hospice Foundation hopes people will go to great heights to support its cause – and then go back down, by rappelling the side of a 12-story building.

The Modesto-based nonprofit has opened registration for Over the Edge, an Oct. 28-29 event with a goal of raising $150,000 for Community Hospice.

Individuals and teams – “edgers,” as organizers are calling them – are asked to raise a minimum amount of money in exchange for the opportunity to rappel the Medico Dental Tower on Sutter Avenue near the Stockton waterfront.

Read more on modbee.com

Truckin’ for Hospice

June 25, 2016

Over 500 motorcycles rode through the Sierra foothills on a 100-mile charity ride to benefit Central Valley hospice services in the 15th annual Truckin’ for Hospice June 25, 2016. Organized by the California Trucking Association San Joaquin Unit, this year the event started at Delta Truck Center in French Camp and ended at Rocha Enterprises in Oakdale, CA. At the final stop, participants enjoyed a BBQ meal, truck show, live music, raffle and silent auction. A special thank you to all the riders, sponsors, volunteers and committee members for making this year’s ride a success!