FARMINGTON — On Sunday, May 4, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice will hold its third Hospice House 5K & Remembrance Walk in Farmington. This is the first of two Hospice House 5K & Remembrance Walks being held in May. The other one will be held on May 18 at Central Maine Community College in Auburn.

Kelley Cullenberg and Sharon Cullenberg are once again spearheading the planning in Farmington. Both have experienced the care and support provided at the Hospice House. “It is such an important effort. Our first two years hosting the event was well attended, and we heard wonderful comments from participants,” said Sharon. “This year more teams are participating. We are looking forward to a great day.”

New this year are recognition opportunities for both family and company teams reaching specific fundraising levels including team name on a plaque, team name on a paver lining the Reflection Trail and recognition on an outdoor bench. All will be located at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s Hospice House in Auburn.

The Memory Wreath will also be continued at this year’s event. Each participant will be able to tie a ribbon with their loved one’s name on it. The wreath will travel to both event locations and following the final event in Auburn will be on display at the Hospice House. This year, teams will also be able to compete in the best T-shirt contest as well as cash prizes presented to the top runners in the event.

Check-in and registration will open at 7:30 in the parking lot of the Franklin County Courthouse. The race and walk begin at 9 a.m. at Meeting House Park.

Registration is $20 per person ($25 on event day) for ages 13 and over. There is no fee for participants 12 and under. Registration and all event details can be found online at www.ahch.org.

Proceeds from the event are dedicated to supporting care for patients served at the Hospice House who do not have health insurance coverage.

“I joined the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Committee, wanting to give back to such a wonderful organization,” said Beckie Bowering. “In September of 2012, my daughter’s father passed away, unexpectedly. Our lives were changed forever in that split second that we learned of her father’s death. I had no idea where to turn for information on how children grieve. That is until someone referred us to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s Grieving Children’s and Teens Program. They have been a godsend to us.”

In the past six years, more than 140 Franklin County residents and their families received care and support at the Hospice House. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to providing specialized end-of-life care to residents in this area.

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