Signature Events
Each year Hospice of the Chesapeake hosts three signature fund raising events: The Beacon of Hope Gala, an Annual Golf Tournament and the Hospice Cup Sailing Regatta.
2009 Events:
Hospice Cup XXVIII
The Hospice Cup XXVIII – America's largest charity regatta – will be on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Entering its 28th year of racing on the Chesapeake Bay, to date the Hospice Cup has raised more than $7 million to support Hospice programs in local communities around the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. area. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake, Calvert, Capital, Talbot and Montgomery Hospices.
Become a proud sponsor of Hospice Cup XXVIII and enjoy a great day on the Chesapeake Bay from the comfort of the luxurious spectator boat and enjoy watching over 100 of the best sailboat racers compete. Event day tickets for sale, $250 for the full day event which includes both spectator boat and shore party; and $150 for just the Shore Party which includes open bar, live auction, and music by The Rovers. Join us for the post-race awards presentation and the all-new 2009 Junior Sailing Regatta, taking place on the Severn River in front of Atria Manresa at 4 p.m. The spectatory boat, Cabaret II, departs at 11 a.m. Post-race Shore Party at Atria Manresa on the Severn, runs from 3-8 p.m.
For more information please visit http://www.hospicecup.org/.
To View the first video in the 2009 series featuring Honorary Chairman Erwin Abrams as he discusses hospice care and Hospice Cup as an important part of our communities, please click here.
7th Annual Golf Tournament
The 7th Annual Hospice of the Chesapeake Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Chartwell Golf & Country Club in Severna Park.
Thanks to our corporate sponsors:
And our many other sponsors:
Pebble Beach level
Bausum & Duckett Electric Company, Inc.
Augusta level
St. Andrews level
Sandy Spring Bank
Calvert Utilities, Inc.
EEI Communications
M&T Bank (Provident Bank)
Ashby Point Capital
Streib Development Facilitators Inc.
For more information, contact Chris Wilson 443.837.1530 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Beacon of Hope Gala
Hospice of the Chesapeake's 13th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala, Celebrating 30 Years of Care, was held Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. This year’s white-tie event honored founders Martha and Dr. Hilary O’Herlihy and helped to raise funds to ensure the future of hospice care for your family and friends in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.
Click here to view the 2009 Beacon of Hope Gala Sponsors
2008 Events:
Hospice Cup XXVII
The 27th Annual Hospice Cup sailing regatta, Hospice Cup XXVII, was held Saturday, September 27, 2008, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. For information, please contact Chris Wilson at 443.837.1530 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click here to view the 2008 Hospice Cup XXVII sponsors.
Golf Tournament
Hospice of the Chesapeake hosted its 6th Annual Golf Tournament October 15, 2008, at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course located in Queenstown, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. For information, please contact Chris Wilson at 443.837.1530 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click here to view the 2008 Golf Tournament Sponsors.
Beacon of Hope Gala
Local Hospice of the Chesapeake supporters enjoyed A Night In Old Havana during the 12th Annual Beacon of Hope Gala that was held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The Harborside Ballroom was transformed into an elegant club from Old Havana with sweeping palms and casino gaming. The evening included fine cuisine, an auction, gambling and dancing to the big band and Latin sounds of Horizon. A Night In Old Havana honored the DeStefano Family and paid tribute to their continued commitment to Hospice of the Chesapeake. The Honorary Chair and Presenting Sponsor, for the 2008 Beacon of Hope Gala was Jay Baldwin of Reliable Contracting.
Click here to view the 2008 Beacon of Hope Gala Sponsors
