Hike for Hospice celebrates 10 years with Battery Boy as title sponsor.

Registration is open for the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice on May 3, 2026, along Mud Creek Trail, with Battery Boy as the title sponsor and a $160,000 fundraising goal to support local hospice care.

Registration has opened for the 10th Annual Hike for Hospice, with Battery Boy as the title sponsor. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, along the Mud Creek Trail in Chatham. This year marks 10 years of Chatham-Kent Hospice providing residential end-of-life care at no cost to local families. Organizers present the anniversary as an occasion to remember loved ones and support future hospice services. Key details: - Date and schedule: Official event day is Sunday, May 3, 2026; event activities begin at noon and the hike departs at 2:00 p.m. - Sponsorship and goal: Battery Boy is the title sponsor and the Hospice Foundation has set a fundraising goal of $160,000, with funds staying in Chatham-Kent to support local care. - Participation and registration: Registration is free; participants may collect pledges using an online system or paper forms. - Flexible participation and memorials: While the official hike is May 3, participants may complete their walk between Monday, April 27 and Saturday, May 2; memorial signs featuring a name and photo will be displayed along the Mud Creek Trail beginning April 27. - Event features: The afternoon includes live music, memorial activities, lawn games, children's programming, commemorative T-shirts, and family-friendly elements. Summary: The 10th Annual Hike for Hospice marks a decade of local, no-cost residential hospice care and is presented this year with Battery Boy as title sponsor. Organizers aim to raise $160,000 to support services in Chatham-Kent; the official event day is May 3, with memorial signs displayed starting April 27 and flexible participation available during the week beforehand.