Hospice of Santa Barbara’s (HSB) 11th Annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon paid tribute to three honorees for 2023 including the Santa Barbara Foundation – Philanthropy Award; Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Patient Care Services Team – Staff Award; and a Lifetime Hero Award for longtime HSB supporter and champion Charlie Zimmer.

Charlie Zimmer, center, received a a Lifetime Hero Award for his dedication to Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Charlie Zimmer, center, received a a Lifetime Hero Award for his dedication to Hospice of Santa Barbara. Credit: Courtesy photo

The recent event, held at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, raised a record-breaking $215,000 in funds that will support HSB’s work to bring free programs and services to adults, children and seniors who are struggling with grief or life-threatening illness. 

The luncheon’s theme focused on Celebrating Those We Love and their ongoing impact in our lives, and honored the people and organizations that bring compassion and care, at all levels, to those in need in and near the Santa Barbara community.

HSB reports that demand for its services continues to grow, and fundraisers like Heroes of Hospice allow the organization to reach more community members.

For more about HSB, visit hospiceofsb.org.