Formerly Optimal Hospice Foundation
About the Foundation
Since 1979 the Optimal Hospice Foundation has been committed to our Mission to ensure hospice care and other compassionate programs are available for families facing a life-limiting illness. Programs include outreach & education, hospice care funding for the uninsured and bereavement support including an annual Kids Camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. To fulfill this Mission the Foundation has partnered with Optimal Hospice Care. In 2018, Optimal Hospice Care was purchased by Bristol Hospice and in October of this year all Optimal locations changed their name to Bristol Hospice.
To reflect our continued partnership we are excited to announce that on January 1, 2021 the Optimal Hospice Foundation changed its name to Bristol Hospice Foundation of CA. We will continue to fulfill our Mission, programs, services and events with same team of staff and volunteers. This change allows us to grow and serve more families as we will partner with all California Bristol locations, growing from 8 community office locations to 19.
Memorial and General Donations
Donate through our website or download our charitable contribution form and mail with a check. For Light Up A Life please used the name submission/donation form under the events tab.
Kids Camp
Learn more about our summer program for children who have expeience the loss of a loved one.
Newsletters
Read through our archive of past newsletters to learn more about our foundation.
Light Up A Life 2023
Light Up A Life ceremonies will be in person this year. Ceremony dates, times and locations are listed below.
Kern County
Wednesday, December 6th at Bakersfield KOA Journey RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 6pm
Fresno/Madera Counties
Thursday, December 7th at the Campus Point Shopping Center, 5050 North Chestnut Avenue, in Fresno, 6pm
Tulare/Kings Counties
Monday, December 4th at Porterville Elks Lodge, 386 North Main Street, 6pm
Tuesday, December 5th at Cafe 210, 210 Center Avenue in Visalia, 6pm
For name submission and donation please click the Donation & Name Submission Form button below. Please do not use the general donation button.
