LAKEPORT, Calif. – Hospice Services of Lake County is launching Hike for Hospice, a fundraising event, on Saturday, June 20.

People who want to participate in the hike are encouraged to preregister at the Web site www.lakecountyhospice.org prior to the event.

Once registered, a hiker’s packet that includes sponsorship forms and “sponsor me” buttons will be mailed to the hiker along with details of the event.

Hikers, or teams of hikers, are asked to have family and friends sponsor their hike by making a donation to Hospice Services of Lake County.

The hiker collects the donations in an envelope provided in the hiker’s packet, and delivers the donations on the event date as they check in to hike.

The hike will take place from 9 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. at Highland Springs Park.

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at the picnic area near the reservoir. Hikers may choose one of three predefined hiking trails through the park that are one, two or three miles long.

When all the hikers have returned, awards will be given for most money raised by an individual, most money raised by a team, most creatively dressed individual and most creatively dressed team. creative apparel is highly encouraged.

The event is expected to finish by 11:30 a.m.

Highland Springs Park is located at 3600 E. Highland Springs Road in Lakeport, off of Highway 29 past the Lampson Field Airport.

Donations from this event help provide medical care and support services to residents of Lake County in their last months of life.

All donations are fully tax-deductible.

For more information, to register to hike or sponsor a hiker, go to www.lakecountyhospice.org or call 707-263-6222.