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 2020 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 18.
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 use the name submission/donation form under the events tab.
Kids Camp
Learn more about our summer program for children who have experience the loss of a loved one.
Newsletters
Read through our archive of past newsletters to learn more about our foundation.
Kids Camp Dates & Locations
Bristol Hospice Foundation is excited to announce our 2025 Kids Camp dates.
Bakersfield
One Day Session Saturday, July 19 at Madison Grove Park for ages 6-9
Overnight Session I Sunday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 22 @ Gergen Ranch for ages 9-12
Overnight Session II Wednesday, July 23 – Friday, July 25 @ Gergen Ranch for ages 12-16
Fresno
One Day Session
Saturday, June 28th @ Railroad Park in Clovis for ages 6-9
Overnight Session Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13 @ Camp Oakhurst for ages 9-16
NORCAL
Overnight Session Friday, August 8 – Sunday, August 10 @ Camp Arroyo in Livermore for ages 9-16 Hosted by The Taylor Family Foundation
Upcoming Foundation Events
Golf in the Sun & Under the Stars Tournament
Friday, September 12th at Stockdale Country Club
Bristol Cares Halloween Car Show
Saturday, October 25th at KOA Journey RV Resort/Crest Grill (Formerly Bakersfield RV Resort)
Light Up A Life
First week of December – Various Locations
Bristol Hospice Foundation of CA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID#95-3334909