FERGUS FALLS — Lakeland Hospice Foundation is teaming up with the Harmon Killebrew Family, the Minnesota Twins and KLN Family Brands to create Harmon Killebrew Hospice Day at Target Field on Aug. 17.

People remember Killebrew as a man with a gentle heart and a powerful swing that earned him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

What many people don’t know about Killebrew was his dedication and love for hospice care, according to a media advisory from the Lakeland Hospice Foundation. After two near-death experiences, Harmon found his calling by becoming a hospice volunteer and advocate. After Harmon’s passing in 2011, his wife, Nita, continues her husband’s legacy and love of hospice by sharing their story.

“I’m very stunned by how little people know about the incredible services and comfort hospice provides,” she said.

On Harmon Killebrew Hospice Day, a caravan of business-sponsored buses and fan buses will travel down to the game to show support for hospice care, the media advisory states. There is also an opportunity for motorcycle riders to join in on Harmon’s Ride for Hospice that will also take place that day.

A one-of-a-kind Harmon Killebrew 2013 Road King Harley motorcycle will be raffled off at a pregame ceremony at the Aug. 17 game at Target Field.

Former World Series Twins player, Dan Gladden, will ride the Killebrew Harley onto the field, where Nita Killebrew will draw the winning ticket. Raffle tickets are available for $20 each ,and participants do not have to be present to win.

For more information about Harmon Killebrew Hospice Day, the raffle or motorcycle ride please visit www.hospicekillebrew.org.