The “Toss for Hosspice” cornhole group presented a cheque for $10,000 at The Hospice Erie Shores Campus on Wednesday, November 26, representing the proceeds from four events held in 2025 across the county.
Organizers Len Bickford and Cathy Mastronardi were on hand to meet with Erie Shores Health Foundation and Hospice officials, where they talked about the four events that took place this year.
Cornhole tournaments at Essex Legion, Brenko’s House of Pizza, Leamington Roma Club (during Hogs for Hospice weekend) and the Harrow Portuguese Club provided fun for all and benefited a great cause.
According to Bickford, the turnout to the events was great and they expect to grow in 2026.
“What started out as a dream has come true,” he said. “The Toss for Hosspice team has had a very successful year throwing cornhole at four different tournaments to raise money for Hospice in memory of our loved ones: Colleen Bickford, Peter Mastronardi and Jody Farough. Thank you to Power House Boilers and TGG Mastronardi — our sponsors.”
Bickford was also grateful to all players who came out and competed in the tournaments.
“Thanks to all our players who came out for a day of fun and made generous donations,” he added. “We are already working on next year.”
Erie Shores Health Foundation Executive Director Penny Bellhouse was thrilled at the amount raised at the cornhole events.
“That’s an awesome amount to be raised at a third-party event,” she said. “It’s so appreciated. This helps with our growth as the Hospice gets ready to open its 12th bed.”
