Unity Hospice Receives $20,000 from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer

Green Bay, Wis. –

For the tenth consecutive year, Unity Hospice has been chosen as a recipient of funds from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer. These contributions help Unity provide compassionate hospice, palliative, and grief care to individuals and families across Northeast Wisconsin.

The Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, presented checks totaling $185,000 to eleven local cancer support organizations at Vandervest Harley-Davidson. Since its inception 21 years, ago, Cruise for Cancer has donated $3 million to local cancer organizations.

“We at Unity are grateful to Jerry Parins, Vandervest Harley-Davidson, the Packerland Harley Owners Group and the Green Bay Police and Fire Departments, as well as all event participants, for raising money to support families with cancer. Funding such as this from the 2025 Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer helps ensure patients and families who are underinsured or lack financial resources can receive the dignified, holistic care they deserve” says Unity Development Director Jenifer Allen.

To help support Unity’s CommUnity Care program which helps provide end-of-life care to all regardless of ability to pay, call Development Director Jenifer Allen at 920.338.1111.

Unity Development Director Jenifer Allen with Jerry Parins and Vandervest Harley-Davidson organizers

Recipients of funds from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer.

About Unity

Unity is Northeast Wisconsin’s pioneering not-for-profit healthcare provider that offers a full complement of care solutions including nonmedical home care, palliative care, hospice care, and grief support. With a commitment to seamlessly adapt care to the everchanging needs of each patient and family, Unity works tirelessly to enhance quality of life through innovative services and unique programs ensuring the wishes and goals of patients and families are always met. As the only locally owned and operated advanced illness provider in the region, Unity partners with area skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, and pharmacies, ensuring seamless care in all settings.

Unity is the sole organization offering inpatient hospice at seven area hospitals and is a collaboration between Emplify Health by Bellin, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. Established as the third hospice program in the nation, Unity launched Wisconsin’s first palliative care program in 2002, the area’s first hospice residence in 2007, the region’s only Grief and Education Center in 2021, and the area’s first pediatric hospice program in 2024. Learn more at https://unityhospice.org/palliative-care or call (920) 338-1111.