(L-R) Wyoming Lions Club President Jeff Hackett, Lions District Governor A1 Keith Ryan, St Joseph’s Hospice Special Events Coordinator Tammy Witcher, Hospice Director of Fund Development Maria Muscedere, Lions International MDA Treasurer Eric Dolansky (L-R) Wyoming Lions Club President Jeff Hackett, Lions District Governor A1 Keith Ryan, St Joseph’s Hospice Special Events Coordinator Tammy Witcher, Hospice Director of Fund Development Maria Muscedere, Lions International MDA Treasurer Eric Dolansky
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Over $60K raised for St. Joseph's Hospice

Recent fundraisers in Wyoming had a big pay out for St. Joseph's Hospice.

The Wyoming Lions Club raised $38,604 for the facility during a golf tournament in June.

The Lions Club International Foundation also contributed an award of $22,043.83 for a combined total of $60,647.83.

A formal cheque presentation was recently held at the Lions Club.

The hospice's 10-bed residence, located at 475 Christina Street North, opened its doors in 2009.

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