Campus of Care Partners & City of Abbotsford Make Lease of Land Official

On August 12th, 2010 Campus of Care partners Abbotsford Hospice Society, Matthew's House, and Canuck Place Children's Hospice joined Deputy Mayor Patricia Ross to officially sign the 99 year lease for City of Abbotsford owned land located at 32766 Marshall Road.

"We are so grateful to Mayor Peary and his Council colleagues for recognizing the value of this project and supporting us in such a meaningful way," remarked Filomena Nalewajek, CEO, Canuck Place Children's Hospice. "On behalf of the many children and families throughout the province that will benefit from the Campus of Care, I offer our heartfelt thanks."

Three facilities will be constructed on the 2 acre city owned property:  Abbotsford Hospice Society will build an adult hospice and support centre; Matthew's House will build a long term respite home for children with severe chronic conditions; and Canuck Place will build a children's hospice.

"The City is pleased to be able to partner with the Abbotsford Hospice Society, Matthew's House, and Canuck Place Children's Hospice in this initiative that will bring important health and support services to our residents," said Mayor George W. Peary. "This kind of service is greatly needed and appreciated by children and families facing significant challenges and providing this very important health initiative is something that I am personally extremely proud to stand behind."

For more information on the Abbotsford project visit:  http://www.canuckplace.org/abbotsford