COVID-19 pandemic, but on Giving Tuesday — a day celebrating the hard work of organizations giving back to their local communities — staff and volunteers at those organizations continue to work hard, despite the extra challenges of 2020.Lys Hugessen of Giving Tuesday Canada told Global News 2020 is the eighth year the event — which is celebrated in 70 countries — has taken place in Canada.“The pandemic has been devastating for charities — cancelled events, reduced revenues for all kinds of reasons and at the same time increased need,” said Hugessen.“At the same time, we’re seeing people responding with unprecedented generosity — since the start of the pandemic acts of kindness… and also donations.