Northumberland County residents and visitors can enjoy a pint for a purpose for a limited time.
The Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation is teaming up with the Ganaraska Brewing Company, The Thirsty Goose, and The Beamish House, all located in Port Hope, for “Hops for Hospice,” a fundraiser that supports hospice care through the purchase of a speciality beer.
When patrons raise a glass of Ganaraska Brewing’s “Port Hop” west coast pilsner, $1 from every pint sold and 50 cents from the purchase of each can will benefit the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation.
Joel Scott, director of donor relations and communications for Community Care Northumberland and the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, said the organization is grateful for the Hops for Hospice fundraiser, which is being spearheaded by David Dines from Ganaraska Brewing Company.
“When David came to us with the idea, his passion for creating a community beer with Ganaraska Brewing Company, The Thirsty Goose, and The Beamish House, really excited us,” Scott told kawarthaNOW. “This is their third year running the fundraiser, and we are honoured to be this year’s recipients.”
“We’re incredibly grateful to David, the teams at Ganaraska Brewing Company, The Thirsty Goose, and The Beamish House, and our community for coming together to support Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre,” Scott added.
The Port Hop brew is described as a clean, crisp, and easy-drinking beverage.
Purchasing Port Hop helps the Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation continue to provide compassionate care for individuals and families in need, ensuring comfort and support during challenging times, a media release noted.
This year is significant for Ed’s House, as the care centre recently completed its expansion from a six-suite hospice facility to a 10-suite facility, fulfilling the original goal established by its visionary build team.
“This allows Ed’s House to provide even more compassionate care than ever,” the organization noted.
“This is a perfect way to wrap up the summer and kick off fall by enjoying a quality pint with friends and family,” said Trish Baird, CEO of CCN, in the release. “We’re grateful for the support from Ganaraska Brewing Company, The Thirsty Goose, and The Beamish House.”
“Plus, it’s a great opportunity to support local businesses in Port Hope that have been affected by the construction,” Baird added, referring to the rebuilding of Walton Street downtown.
The “Hops for Hospice” fundraiser will run until the Port Hop brew is no longer available, so Ed’s House invites residents and visitors to stop by the participating venues soon to support the cause.
The three participating businesses are located in Port Hope, with Ganaraska Brewing Company at 33 Mill Street South, The Thirsty Goose at 63 Walton Street, and The Beamish House at 27 John Street.
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre is a hospice centre in Hamilton Township that opened in the fall of 2020. The centre provides a comfortable setting to receive palliative support from early family engagement and beyond at no cost to hospice clients and their families.
An integral service of CCN, Ed’s House acts as a centralized hub for CCN’s interdisciplinary hospice services team by providing caregiver support, palliative outreach and education, health system navigation, grief and bereavement support, in addition to resident hospice care.
