Outdoor patio area with a gazebo, wicker furniture with cushions, potted plants, hanging flower basket, trees, and a fence in a backyard.

Our Story

Our Story

The Penticton & District Hospice Society was formed in June of 1981. Dr. Jack Chritchley was instrumental in pioneering the palliative care program and was the founding chair of the Society. The vision, by its first Board of Directors, was to raise funds to build a hospice in Penticton, BC.

Located in the heart of the South Okanagan, Moog & Friends Hospice is the region's first free-standing hospice, and the second of its kind in British Columbia. The Andy Moog & Friends Celebrity Charity Golf Classic was instrumental in raising the funds needed to build this facility, which was consequently named Moog & Friends Hospice.

With community support, their dream of expanding the palliative care program became a reality with the opening of a 12-bed facility, designed by architect Nick Bevanda, to provide comfort and dignity at the end of life. Designed to feel like a home rather than a hospital, Moog & Friends Hospice has since welcomed individuals and their families with compassionate care, peace, and comfort during life's final chapter.

Living room with a beige armchair, a black leather chair, a small wooden side table with flowers, a potted plant, a floor lamp, and a window with stained glass artwork of a hummingbird and flowers.
A cozy living and dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden tables with flower arrangements, and a kitchen in the background with modern appliances.
A backyard patio featuring a gazebo with hanging flower baskets, outdoor seating with cushioned chairs, and potted plants, all surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A Community-Rooted Legacy

The foundation of Hospice House is deeply rooted in the Penticton community, beginning with the first hospice volunteer workshop in 1982. What started as home visits and hospital support by a small group of trained volunteers has grown into a comprehensive care network. Today, more than 70 active volunteers contribute over 3,000 hours annually, offering companionship, massage therapy, errands, and even home-baked treats. The Penticton & District Hospice Society continues to raise funds to enhance resident care and supporting renovations like the 2018 kitchen upgrade. Hospice House remains a symbol of what a compassionate, community-led approach to end-of-life care can achieve.

Indoor scene of a kitchen or cafe area with a marble countertop, flowers, framed pictures, and lighting fixtures.