Upcoming Events

See upcoming events that Hospice Foundation is hosting, as well as any third-party events that are taking place.

• Apr
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    2026 Vera Z. Dwyer Fellow Reception April 14, 2026
    
    Please join us for a special evening as we celebrate Dr. Erin Boente, the 2025-26 Vera Z. Dwyer Fellow in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
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    2026 Spring Coffee Cruise-in for a Cause April 26, 2026
    
    One of our steadily growing events, Coffee Cruise In for a Cause is an event for car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts to show off their vehicles and admire those of others while enjoying each other's company over some coffee and donuts. General admission for the event is free, but there is a $10 minimum donation to display a vehicle. Judges will determine the awards for Best Car, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle. Best of Show will be determined by votes from attendees. Each vote is $1 – and we definitely encourage ballot stuffing! Register your vehicle at foundationforhospice.org/coffeecruisein/. Check-in and registration will begin at 7:30am with staging continuing until 9:30am. This is a rain or shine event
• May
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    41st Helping Hands Award Dinner May 6, 2026
    
    The 41st Helping Hands Award Dinner will take place on Wednesday, May 6th at the Hilton Garden Inn's Gillespie Center. This year's honorees are Drs. Holly and Jim Harris, two physicians who have woven their lives and careers into the fabric of the healthcare industry and philanthropy in the area. Professionally, Holly and Jim have not only been tireless advocates for their patients, but have directed over 300 clinical research trials at the South Bend Clinic for new medications, many of which have come to market and are now helping people in our community and across the world. Philanthropically, both have served on boards and chaired fundraising events, as well as establishing foundations and creating new pathways for individuals interested in medical careers. Learn more
• Oct
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    2026 Fall Coffee Cruise-in for a Cause October 4, 2026
    
    One of our steadily growing events, Coffee Cruise In for a Cause is an event for car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts to show off their vehicles and admire those of others while enjoying each other's company over some coffee and donuts. General admission for the event is free, but there is a $10 minimum donation to display a vehicle. Judges will determine the awards for Best Car, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle. Best of Show will be determined by votes from attendees. Each vote is $1 – and we definitely encourage ballot stuffing! Check-in and registration will begin at 7:30am with staging continuing until 9:30am. This is a rain or shine event
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    2026 Veterans Tribute Ceremony October 13, 2026
    
    Join us at the Captain Robert J. Hiler, Jr. Veterans Memorial on the grounds of Center for Hospice Care's Mishawaka Campus as we dedicate items donated in honor or memory of those who have served in the military.