Autumn and Peter Phillips named patrons of the West Island Palliative Care Residence

The West Island Palliative Care Residence (WIPCR) has announced that Queen Elizabeth’s eldest grandchild, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn Phillips, have agreed to become patrons of the facility.

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The couple first became acquainted with the west island residence last February when they toured the home and attended the Valentine’s Day Ball.

Autumn, a native of Pointe-Claire, told the crowd gathered at the Valentine’s Ball that she grew up on the West Island playing soccer, baseball and ringuette.

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This week, they met with the founder of the residence, Teresa Dellar, and agreed to offer their patronage to the organization.

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The West Island Palliative Care Residence is the largest freestanding palliative care facility in Canada.