Hike along Fox River in support of Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice

The Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice's third annual Hike for Hospice, a 5K walk along the Fox River to remember, honor and celebrate loved ones, will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Ave. in Batavia.

The 3-mile loop takes the scenic north path along the river and crosses over at Fabyan Parkway, then heads south to end back in Batavia.

Walkers are encouraged to form teams with family and friends in memory of a loved one. Each team member will get a badge honoring their loved one, and can also sponsor a portion of the hike course in their memory. All registered walkers will receive a T-shirt, and there will be face painting, massages, refreshments and prizes for the top prize-getters.

It is an event for the entire family. Registration fees are $25 for those 13 and older, $15 for those ages 7 to 12, and free for children 6 and younger.

Proceeds enable the hospice to continue to provide hospice and bereavement care to the community free of charge. It is a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with life-threatening illnesses and those who have lost loved ones.

In addition to one-on-one support, the agency also offers medical equipment loans, adult and children's grief support groups, community education on end-of-life care and grief, and a community lending library. Spanish interpretation for all programs is available.

All services are provided free of charge. The agency serves all of Kane and Kendall counties, and parts of DuPage, Cook and McHenry counties.

There are three ways to register, online at www.fvvh.org; call the office at (630) 232-2233; or e-mail info@fvvh.org.