Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander accepts donation from (starting top left) Heather Robertson, Registered Nurse, Chief Chris Plain, and Princess Lily. (Photo courtesy of BWHF via Facebook)Foundation Executive Director Kathy Alexander accepts donation from (starting top left) Heather Robertson, Registered Nurse, Chief Chris Plain, and Princess Lily. (Photo courtesy of BWHF via Facebook)
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Aamjiwnaang, Muslim association donate to Bluewater Health fund

By Stephanie Chaves
May 14, 2020 - 3:38pm

Local community groups continue to donate money to Bluewater Health to help fight COVID-19.

Aamjiwnaang First Nation presented a $5,000 cheque Wednesday to the hospital foundation's COVID-19 Fund, as a thank you to all front-line workers for their hard work and selflessness during the pandemic.

The Sarnia Muslim Association also contributed $3,000 to the emergency fund, established to support healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

To date, over $250,000 has been raised.

Those wishing to donate can do so through the foundation's website.

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