• Set up your fundraising page with a clear, simple message. The people visiting your page are already proud of your commitment! Let them know why you're walking and how their donation helps make a real impact for hospice care in our community.
• Add a photo to personalize your page. A picture of yourself helps people feel more connected, but if that’s not your style, consider using an image that’s meaningful to you, like a peaceful landscape or a favorite place.
• Part of a team? Consider setting up a team page to maximize your giving potential!
• Set a fundraising goal that challenges you. A clear goal not only motivates you but also shows your supporters the impact their donations can make. Every contribution adds up, and together with fellow walkers and generous sponsors, you are helping to provide compassionate hospice care for families across Aroostook County.
• Share a short message about what you are doing, why it matters to you, and how much you appreciate the support. A few simple, personal sentences can make a big difference.
• You are not asking for money for yourself. You are inviting others to support the Aroostook House of Comfort and the compassionate care it provides each day.
• Post on your social media to help spread the word. Friends and family will want to support your efforts. You can connect your runsignup.com fundraising page directly to your Facebook page!
• Reach out directly with a quick phone call or personal text message. A personal ask is often the most effective.
• Some employers match donations made by employees. Encourage your friends to check with their HR department to see if their gift can go even further.
• Ask your friends and family to give. You do not have to ask in person. Share your fundraising page on Facebook, use the email tool, or send the link directly. People want to help. You just need to ask.

Here are some helpful talking points about the Aroostook House of Comfort:

• The Aroostook House of Comfort provides compassionate, end-of-life care in a home-like setting for patients and families across Aroostook County in partnership with Northern Light Home Care & Hospice.
• Care is provided regardless of a patient's ability to pay, thanks to the generosity of our community and events like the Walk for Hospice.
• The facility offers a peaceful, supportive environment where individuals can spend their final days with dignity, comfort, and respect.
• Hospice care focuses on quality of life, helping patients manage pain and symptoms while offering emotional and spiritual support to families.
• Since opening in 2018, the Aroostook House of Comfort has served over 1,000 patients alongside their families, providing a vital resource in a time of great need.
• The Aroostook House of Comfort is the only inpatient hospice home north of Augusta. They operate in clinical partnership with Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, a Medicare-certified hospice entity.
• Community support makes this care possible. Every dollar raised goes directly toward sustaining services and keeping care accessible for all.
• The Walk for Hospice is more than just a fundraiser; it's a meaningful experience. It is a way to honor loved ones, raise awareness, and help others experience the same comfort and peace.
• Donations help cover the cost of facility operations, provide financial assistance for families, and support the long-term sustainability of the Aroostook House of Comfort.
• Your support helps ensure no one in our region faces the end of life alone or without the care they deserve.

While we strongly encourage fundraising online, some of your donors may wish to contribute using cash or checks. If you collect these, please download, print, and complete the form.