" I had made a promise to my father to accompany him at the end of his life. We had not imagined that it would happen in the hospital, between a pediatric care room and an intensive care unit. None of us were equipped for this end-of-life journey. A palliative care home would have allowed us to better live these intense and precious moments. I deeply believe in this project. – Sophie Breton, Montreal (from Carleton-sur-Mer)

"Having accompanied two people in palliative care, I know that they need calm and tranquility. In hospitals and CHSLDs, there is always ambient noise from doorbells and people walking around. Patients and families need a warm and welcoming place like home. I hope that a house adapted to this end of life will see the light of day, so I get involved as a volunteer for its realization. – Margaret-Ann Cooke, Cascapédia–Saint-Jules

“My daughter Julie lived 8 months in the hospital before leaving us at the age of 28. Even if the staff brought us so much human warmth, in a palliative care home, Julie could have decorated her room to her liking. She could have lived her last days in a calm environment that would have allowed her to enjoy the presence of her little dog that she adored. – Jacinthe Babin, Bonaventure

“For us and our loved ones, let’s act now to create a peaceful, warmhearted, quiet and serene place. It will allow us to enjoy precious, unforgettable and brighter end-of-life moments with our loved ones with the appropriate support. A living environment conducive to smoothing out pitfalls and moving forward at the person's pace before leaving is a matter of respect, compassion and dignity. – Tony Labillois, Gatineau (from New-Richmond)

“A place where the word END will not be predominant. Just great waves of stillness, empathy, love and caring. There are people who, with professionalism, know how to accompany in the last stretch of life. The house that I imagined looks like this in our beautiful Baie-des-Chaleurs. – Gaetane Cyr Bujold, New Richmond