The Heart of our 42nd Annual Festival of Trees

The evening was truly magical. The moment you stepped inside the Expo Center, everything changed. With the overhead lights dimmed, the soft, dazzling glow of dozens of beautifully decorated holiday trees filled the room. Once again, Central Oregon showed up – descending on Redmond with overwhelming kindness and boundless generosity. We are still glowing with the warmth and excitement that filled the Deschutes County Expo Center during our 42nd Annual Festival of Trees just a week ago. 

A New Chapter for a New Year

For many, Festival of Trees is the start of their holiday season. For us, it is the culmination of a year of extensive planning and hard work. This year’s Festival marked the beginning of an exciting era. We were honored that you, our most loyal supporters, were among the first to join us as we officially introduced our new name and brand, ClearPath Healthcare. We also announced our in-home primary care program for Central Oregonians, scheduled to begin in March 2026.

The decision to change our name and add in-home primary care to our service offerings was years in the making. While we will always cherish our roots as Hospice of Redmond, our commitment to compassionate care remains unchanged. Our new name reflects our expanded mission to guide our community along their healthcare path with dignity and excellence. Festival was the perfect moment to celebrate this milestone together and step into the new year with a refreshed identity and an expanded purpose. In case you didn’t see it, here is a link to a video we created that explains the rationale behind our new name. 

“We see firsthand how limited mobility and lack of transportation prevent seniors from getting the care they need to stay healthy at home. By launching In-Home Primary Care, we’re extending our mission — bringing high-quality, person-centered care directly to those who benefit from it most,” said Jane McGuire, Executive Director at ClearPath Healthcare.

Preliminary numbers show we raised over $220,000!

This is an incredible testament to the incredible community support we are blessed to have. Your support is the heartbeat of our mission. Every dollar raised at Festival of Trees stays right here in Central Oregon, funding the programs that serve your friends and neighbors every day. 

Where Your Generosity Goes in 2026

The estimated $220,000 raised during Festival of Trees ensures that, as ClearPath Healthcare, we can continue to offer vital services throughout the year. Your support directly funds:

  • Hospice Care: Your support enables us to provide high-quality, dignified care to uninsured or underinsured patients, ensuring no one who needs care is turned away. Learn more about our hospice services here.
  • Community Bereavement: Your support sustains our free community grief support groups, which provide healing space for those navigating loss. Learn more about our bereavement support program here. 
  • Camp Sunrise: Your support funds our highly respected, longest-running (in Oregon) three-day overnight grief camp for children, as well as our day-long teen grief camp. Learn more about Camp Sunrise here.
  • Transitions Program: Your support enhances the lives of clients facing serious, life-limiting illnesses through free case management and support. Learn more about Transitions here.
  • We Honor Veterans Program: Your support allows us to provide comprehensive support services to Central Oregon veterans. As a level 5 We Honor Veterans partner, we provide support to veterans and their families, including connections to VA benefits, flag ceremonies, and support for survivors. Learn more about the We Honor Veterans program here. 
  • Specialized Programs: Your support enables us to offer programs such as Pet Peace of Mind and spiritual care. 

Thank You for Believing in Us

Festival of Trees is more than an event; it reflects our core values: Compassion, Dignity, Inclusivity, and Excellence. It’s the culmination of generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and a community that shows up to help one another. It is such a beautiful thing to witness, and we are so very blessed to have you in our corner!

On behalf of all of us at ClearPath Healthcare, thank you for making this event possible. Your belief in our work fuels our commitment to providing the highest quality compassionate care. We look forward to walking through this new year with you!