The Nipissing Serenity Hospice has received a big boost in their fundraising efforts.

North Bay Toyota which is celebrating its 40th anniversary has pledged to support the hospice with $40,000.

The funds will come from the entire North Bay Toyota organization which includes North Bay Toyota, North Bay Mitsubishi and two North Bay Rona Locations.

Construction of the hospice is set to start in the spring.

(photo is of North Bay Toyota founder Aldo Canorino and wife Amelia)