There has been overwhelming response in support of frontline health-care workers and COVID-19 patients during the pandemic. Last week, the Surrey Hospital Foundation set up a COVID-19 Response Fund,and since then it has received more than $70,000 in cash and even more in donations.
The money gathered so far will be put to use beginning Thursday, according to Surrey Hospital Foundation president and CEO Jane Adams. “We’re bringing about 850 of 900 meals to the site and every employee in our critical care is going to receive a free meal,” said Adams.
This includes several sites in the city, including Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Clinic and Surgery Centre, among others.