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Hospice Buffalo breaks record in fundraising drive

Posted at 8:47 PM, Mar 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-20 20:47:07-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Hospice Buffalo is thanking Western New York for its support after a record Spring Bouquet Sale fundraiser.

More than 30,000 bouquets and 45,000 Paula's Donuts were purchased throughout the fundraising drive, which ran March 4-9.

In total, Hospice Buffalo raised $560,000 - the most money of any single event in 33 years.

Hospice Buffalo is one of the largest non-profit hospice and palliative care organizations in the nation, serving nearly 1,000 patients daily.

According to officials, 100% of proceeds benefit Hospice Buffalo patients and their families.