Hoffmann Hospice

Events

Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY 2026

Bakersfield Grief Symposium

Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. He serves as Director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition and is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine. He is known around the world for his compassionate messages of hope and healing as well as his companioning philosophy of grief care. Dr. Wolfelt speaks on grief-related topics, offers trainings for caregivers, and has written many bestselling books and other resources on grief for both caregivers and grieving people.

APRIL 2026

2025 Voices of Inspiration Deion Sanders

Voices of Inspiration

Hoffmann Hospice is honored to welcome legendary coach and cultural icon Deion Sanders as our Keynote speaker for the 29th annual Voices of Inspiration event on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Voices of Inspiration is the Hoffmann Hospice flagship fundraiser to support programs and services. Expect an evening of inspiration as we welcome Deion Sanders to Bakersfield.

MAY 2026

Pickleball Palooza

More information coming soon.

DECEMBER 2026

Light Up A Life

More information coming soon.