This year Hospice South Canterbury needs to raise over $700,000 from the local community to meet the shortfall between the government funding provided through our local district health board and what is required to ensure hospice care services throughout the region.  Unlike many other charitable organisations hospice specialist nursing care is are available around the clock.ie; 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, your donations are essential to maintain this service.