FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2025
Vaughan, ON —A thousand lives, a thousand stories of love, courage, and dignity. Hospice Vaughan reached a powerful milestone: welcoming its 1,000th resident since opening the Mario & Nick Cortellucci Hospice Palliative Care Centre of Excellence almost five years ago.
This milestone is not only a celebration of lives touched but also a reflection of a vision made possible through the transformational generosity of the Cortellucci family. Their extraordinary $4.3 million gift was the cornerstone of a $12 million capital campaign that turned a dream into reality, creating Vaughan’s first and only hospice residence.
To honour this legacy and embrace the future, Hospice Vaughan will now proudly be known as Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan (CHV). A refreshed logo and updated signage will be unveiled during a special community celebration on October 1, 2025.
For more than 30 years, Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan has provided compassionate, person-centred palliative and bereavement care completely free of charge. With the Cortellucci family’s leadership and the continued support of donors and the community, CHV has grown from a volunteer-led initiative into a vital healthcare provider, touching more than 10,000 lives through residential and community programs.
“The Cortellucci family’s generosity helped make our vision a reality,” said Teresa Marando, Chair of the Board. “Their legacy lives on in every life we touch. Reaching our 1,000th resident is not just a number — it is proof of the enduring impact of their gift and the ongoing commitment of our staff, volunteers, donors and friends in our shared community.”
“Our Nonna Maria taught us that generosity isn’t measured only in dollars, but in love, time, and presence,” said Pietro Cortellucci. “Her lesson guides us still. Our family is humbled to see how this hospice has become a sanctuary of care, love, and dignity. We hope others will be inspired to give in their own way, so CHV remains a place of comfort and compassion for generations to come.”
CHV’s work has never been more important. As demand for palliative care grows, community support is essential to ensure that every individual and family has access to care that honours life, even in its final chapter. To support the next era of residents and families, consider making a donation to Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan. Your generosity will help sustain compassionate, dignified care for our community today and into the future.
For more information about CHV and its services, please visit: www.hospicevaughan.com
Media Contact:
Teresa Marando, Chair, Board of Directors
teresa@marandopainting.com
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About Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan:
As a not for profit 12 bed residential hospice, Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan provides compassionate care and therapeutic services to those affected by life-limiting illness, helping families and clients navigate the end-of-life and grief journey while ensuring comfort, dignity, and support during life’s most
challenging moments.